Aug 11, 2010
Costa Rica Court Rejects Vote on Same-Sex Civil Unions
Costa Rica's constitutional court has blocked a referendum that would have let voters decide if same-sex civil unions should be allowed in the Central American country.

Read more at: Costa Rica Court Rejects Vote on Same-Sex Civil Unions

Aug 04, 2010
Prop 8 Overturned, Unconstitutional
Judge Vaughn Walker today overturned Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage in California, calling it unconstitutional. "Plaintiffs have demonstrated by overwhelming evidence that Proposition 8 violates their due process and equal protection rights and that they will continue to suffer these constitutional violations until state officials cease enforcement of Proposition 8," Walker wrote in his ruling. "California is able to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, as it has already issued 18,000 marriage licenses to same-sex couples and has not suffered any demonstrated harm as a result."

Read more at: LAist

Jul 16, 2010
Argentina Passes Gay Marriage Bill
In a debate that lasted well into the early hours of Thursday morning, Argentina's senate voted 33-27 to make theirs the first country in South America to legalize same-sex marriage.

Read more at: The Advocate