In May, 2015 Ireland became the first country in the world to vote on same-sex marriage in a national referendum. But as Ireland moves towards greater equality, many other countries are moving in the opposite direction. Here is a snapshot of gay rights around the globe.

A young man's dream to marry his heartthrob materializes as gay marriage becomes legal. A marriage-equality themed parody to the lyrics of Finland's Eurovision Song Contest entry, "Marry me" by Krista Siegfrids

This is my marriage proposal video to the love of my life. I cant imagine anyone telling us we cannot get married!

Actress Julianna Margulies and her husband Keith Lieberthal support marriage equality. Do you?

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Spurring onlookers' cheers, the Minnesota Senate voted Monday to make gay marriage legal, putting the state on the brink of becoming the 12th to allow same-sex couples to marry. Gov. Mark Dayton immediately announced he would sign the legislation Tuesday.

U.S. District Judge Michael McShane threw out the voter-approved ban Monday.

President Obama 's first reaction to the Supreme Court decision requiring states to recognize same-sex marriage came, of course, in a tweet. President Barack Obama declared Friday that the Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide is "a victory for America."From the White House R...

We've got lots of good news this week, from an op-ed by President Clinton to progress on Colorado's civil unions. Plus a slew of favorable polls shows momentum for equality.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama shares his thoughts on same sex marriage and homosexuality.

On May 22nd, 2015 Ireland will vote on the Marriage Equality referendum, deciding whether or not same-sex couples can get legally married. In Ireland, and particularly here in Trinity, students and young people are the most likely to vote yes in the referendum. But we typically have the lowest voter...