My wife and I were on this ferry on our way from Naples to Ischia, an Italian island just off Capri. We were on one side of ...

But this is no longer true. What was once blurry in terms of identifying radical-Left pathology is now a bright red line. And ...

South African politics often sees a striking disconnect between politicians’ personal lives and their proclaimed policies.

to recognise same-sex marriage after the king gave approval of the marriage equality bill passed by parliament earlier this ...

Public consultations on proposed new marriage laws has kicked off in Gauteng; and its provisions and omissions has already sparked some fierce debate In 2021, the Department of Home Affairs began ...

South Africa is on the brink of significant changes to its marriage laws, with public consultations on the proposed Marriage Bill kicking off in Gauteng. The process has already ignited spirited ...

For years, Zomba-based Maureen Goodson believed she was married after a traditional ceremony. Yet, when her husband divorced ...

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On November 13, the House Privileges and Elections Committee convened to discuss House Joint Resolution 9, a proposed amendment to the Virginia Constitution that seeks to safeguard marriage equality.

The 4B Movement began in South Korea, deriving its name from four Korean terms: bihon (no marriage), bichulsan (no childbirth ...

Rajan Philips A word first used in 17th century England is gaining new currency in 21st century America. Kakistocracy, a ...

China’s domestic crackdowns belie a deep and growing sense of fear among its political elites. This insecurity runs counter ...