Sunday, May 20th, 2012

Minister’s historic gay ‘marriage’ Europe Minister Chris Bryant made history with the first civil partnership ceremony to be held in the Palace of Westminster. Read more on Horncastle Today

14. UK Parliament hosts first same-sex marriage LONDON (AP) – Britain’s Europe Minister Chris Bryant has taken part in Parliament’s first gay marriage, celebrating a civil partnership ceremony at the historic venue. Read more on The Star

Groups to appeal ruling on gay marriage documents Two civil rights groups have notified a federal judge that they intend to appeal his decision requiring them to surrender internal documents from their campaign against California’s same-sex marriage ban. Read more on WRIC 8 News Richmond

Same-sex marriage issue heading back to N.J. Supreme Court Six same-sex couples today will ask the New Jersey Supreme Court to allow gays to marry, their attorney said. “Second-class status isn’t marriage. Read more on The Montclair Times

Same-sex marriage fight back in court Gay couples who unsuccessfully sued New Jersey four years ago for the right to marry returned to court Thursday, claiming the state has not fulfilled a court order to treat them the same as married heterosexual couples. Read more on Courier-Post