Harlan Gardner of Machias, joined by four generations of his family, talks about what marriage means to him and why it matters to the gay and lesbian people in his life.

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.

Ireland wakes up to marriage equality - early counts suggest that there has been a landslide victory for the Yes campaign in the fight for gay marriage. A significant No vote was also mobilised. The gay community was out celebrating the landslide announcement.

Gay rights, including marriage, have become increasingly relevant with countries stepping up to legalize same-sex marriage. So where is same-sex marriage legal?

Opposing views on Marriage Equality between President Barack Obama and the Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

American Idol and current number one Billboard artist Adam Lambert tells us why Jay-Z's gay marriage endorsement means so much.

Texas lawmakers vote this week on whether the state should officially defy the Supreme Court's ruling on marriage. Alabama and Minnesota are debating bills to undermine marriage equality. At least one presidential candidate seems to think that if elected he could veto the Supreme Court. But a new s...

Australian Senator Dean Smith choked up as he introduced the marriage equality bill into parliament, initiating debate on the issue, which this week Australians approved in a nationwide postal vote.

Pennsylvania's ban on gay marriage was overturned Tuesday by a federal judge in a decision that makes same-sex marriage legal throughout the Northeast. (May 20)

Chicago Tribune social media editor Scott Kleinberg explains why people are changing their Facebook photo in support of gay marriage.