Former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis violated rights of same-sex couples, judge says
Former clerk Kim Davis refused to issue marriage licenses to two same-sex couples in 2015.
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Former clerk Kim Davis refused to issue marriage licenses to two same-sex couples in 2015.
Under a law approved by Congress in December and signed by outgoing President Sebastian Pinera, they can also now adopt children.
Most writers write; Fran Lebowitz talks. The opinionated essayist and raconteur sits down with correspondent Mo Rocca to discuss the reaction of her parents to her outspoken manner; why she still smokes; and her thoughts on gay marriage.
Greece is struck by a deadly earthquake. An erupting volcano continues to devastate the area of La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands. India is hit with a cyclone. Plus Iceland holds an election recount and Switzerland votes to legalize same-sex marriage. Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with more on these world headlines.
The Wyoming Congresswoman admits for the first time her previous stance on the issue was wrong.
The vote — years in the making — is set to bring the traditionally conservative nation into line with many others in western Europe.
Attorney Ted Olson, a star in conservative legal circles, has argued 65 cases before the U.S Supreme Court, on issues ranging from the disputed 2000 election and money in politics, to same-sex marriage and the children of illegal immigrants. But his stance has not always reflected traditional conservative doctrine. Olson talked with correspondent Mo Rocca about overcoming polarization, and about his marriage, which demonstrates that opposites attract.
The conservative attorney has argued 65 cases before the Supreme Court, ranging from the disputed 2000 election and money in politics, to same-sex marriage and "Dreamers," but his stance has not always reflected traditional conservative doctrine.
"If we win, that means 1.2 billion people in the entire world would suddenly live in a country with marriage equality," Parag Mehta told CBS News.
U.S. says latest moves by Hungary's long-time autocratic leader Viktor Orban "have no place in democratic society."
As the sixth anniversary of same-sex marriage legalization approaches, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the Senate could vote on the Equality Act this month. The legislation would extend legal protections for the LGBTQ+ community under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In addition to the Equality Act, Senate Democrats are hoping to push forward with voting rights reform. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Seventy percent of Americans said they support same-sex marriage, which is the largest percentage since the survey's creation in 1996.
One church said they will hang a banner at their entrance that reads: "You love each other? We bless you!"
Unidentified gunmen in Niger have slaughtered dozens of villagers, in the latest atrocity to roil the Sahel region in West Africa. In Myanmar, a powerful Buddhist association is distancing itself from the military, condemning violence against anti-coup protesters. Debora Patta joins CBSN AM host Anne-Marie Green with these and other headlines from around the world.
"This is a relapse into times that we had hoped to be overcome with Pope Francis," the group said.
Japan is the only country in the G7 that doesn't let same-sex couples wed.
The Vatican decreed Monday that the Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions. CBS News' Tina Kraus reports.
Question 2's passage also establishes that religious organizations and clergy members have the right to refuse to perform a marriage.
The 20-second video clip didn't just raise eyebrows. It also raised suspicions.
In a major departure from his predecessors, Pope Francis is now signaling that he endorses same-sex civil unions. Seth Doane has more on the pontiff's comments that were made in a documentary.
In a historic move, Pope Francis is supporting civil unions for same-sex couples. The pontiff's remarks break from the traditional position of the Roman Catholic Church, but fall in line with his more tolerant stance towards the LGBTQ+ community. Patrick Hornbeck, a professor of theology at Fordham University, joined CBSN to discuss the pope's comments.
Justice Clarence Thomas issued a separate statement calling Davis "one of the first victims of this Court's cavalier treatment of religion in its Obergefell decision."
Patriarch Fliaret, leader of one of the biggest Christian Orthodox denominations in Ukraine, said the "evil" of same-sex marriage was behind the pandemic.
The U.S. launched "defensive" strikes against the Taliban in Afghanistan, just days after signing a peace accord; the International Olympic Committee insists the Tokyo Games are on schedule despite coronavirus concerns; and Russian President Vladimir Putin is proposing a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. CBS News' Rylee Carlson rounds up world headlines from London.
The family feud burst into public view after Liz Cheney was asked about gay marriage Sunday and her sister Mary, who is married to a woman, fired back. Dick Cheney has supported same-sex marriage for nearly a decade, but in a statement Monday, he and his wife also voiced support for Liz's position. Nancy Cordes reports.