Nov 25th, 2008 · Despite wild swings in stereotypes about sex — from the supposedly puritanical days of the Soviet-era to today's designer-clad mistresses and wild parties — Russians' opinions about sex and marriage remain surprisingly traditional.
Nov 20th, 2008 · Tim Rutten, a columnist for the Los Angeles Times, argues that both proponents and opponents of California's controversial same-sex marriage ban are "going too far" in their responses.
Nov 20th, 2008 · Californians voted in favor of a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage earlier this month. Gay rights groups are now challenging the amendment in the California Supreme Court. We discuss what issues the court will consider.
Nov 13th, 2008 · California's Supreme Court may take another crack at the issue of same-sex marriage. Opponents of the recently passed Proposition 8, which bans gay marriage, are trying to have the measure overturned. The justices may rule on the new ban voters approved in the Nov. 4 election.
Nov 12th, 2008 · Across Connecticut, town clerks began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples on Wednesday — just a week after voters in California passed a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage there. Connecticut and Massachusetts are the only states that allow same-sex marriages.
Nov 10th, 2008 · Writer Jasmyne Cannick argues that black voters did not join the fight against California's same-sex marriage ban because, when compared to the major challenges facing African Americans, marriage equality seemed like a "secondary issue."
Nov 7th, 2008 · In California, gay activists angered over the passage of a same-sex marriage ban are taking aim at Mormons who supported the measure. On Thursday, hundreds of protesters gathered at the Mormon Temple in Los Angeles for demonstrations.
Nov 6th, 2008 · At the height of a civil war, Liberia's women banded together to help end the violent reign of dictator Charles Taylor. Gini Reticker's vivid documentary proves "the weaker sex" is anything but. (Recommended)