SameSex

Syracuse Judge Faces Backlash for Refusing to Marry Same-Sex Couple, Sparking Calls for Resignation and Judicial Review

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In a controversial break from expected judicial conduct, Syracuse City Court Judge Felicia Pitts Davis is facing scrutiny for her refusal to officiate a same-sex wedding, igniting conversations about the role of personal beliefs in the performance of official duties. The rejection occurred when Shawntay Davis and Niccora Davis approached her for a civil marriage ceremony on November 16. Witnesses reported that prior to encountering the same-sex couple, Judge Pitts Davis appeared emotionally moved during a ceremony for an opposite-sex couple. However, upon the arrival of Shawntay and Niccora Davis, she unexpectedly … Read more

Ted Olson, Renowned Litigator and Advocate for Same-Sex Marriage, Passes Away at 84

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ted Olson, a formidable figure in American law who served as U.S. Solicitor General under two Republican administrations and played a pivotal role in significant legal battles including the landmark case for same-sex marriage, has died at the age of 84. The announcement came from Gibson Dunn, his law firm since 1965, though no cause of death was specified. Olson’s legal career was marked by his involvement in some of the most consequential cases of recent times. He represented George W. Bush in the pivotal 2000 Florida presidential election recount, a dispute … Read more

Breaking Barriers: Greek Novelist & Partner Make History as First Same-Sex Couple Married in Athens City Hall

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ATHENS, Greece – In a historic moment for Greece, a Greek novelist and his partner became the first same-sex couple to be married in Athens’ city hall, following the recent legalization of same-sex marriage in Orthodox Christian Greece. The civil wedding ceremony was officiated by Athens’ mayor, Haris Doukas. The couple, Petros Hadjopoulos, who writes under the pen name Auguste Corteau, and lawyer Anastasios Samouilidis, expressed their joy, with Hadjopoulos describing the event as “a dream that we didn’t dare entertain when we were in our teens.” This milestone holds great significance for many individuals … Read more

Kentucky Couple Awarded $100,000 in Lawsuit Against Former County Clerk for Denying Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

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Ashland, Kentucky – A federal jury has awarded a Kentucky couple a sum of $100,000 after they sued former county clerk Kim Davis for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Davis gained international attention in 2015 when she was briefly imprisoned for her refusal, citing her belief that marriage should only be between a man and a woman. The jury, deliberating on Wednesday, awarded David Ermold and David Moore $50,000 each, while another couple, James Yates and Will Smith, received no damages. Davis, previously the Rowan County clerk, was held in contempt of … Read more