The 8 things you should know about today’s Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality
From why it was two decisions not one to how it leaves Australia out in the cold, the Star Observer walks you through today’s momentous ruling.
Posts tagged John Berry
The stars and rainbow stripes
The serving US Ambassador to Australia is a little different to previous appointments. Openly gay, married and with the ear of President Barack Obama, John Berry talks to Benedict Brook about his experiences down under and his hope marriage equality will soon become a reality.
US Ambassador to Australia “hopeful” of marriage equality success
John Berry says US Supreme Court ruling could mean 2015 becoming a turning point for same-sex marriage as national poll says support growing.
Coming out the “single most important thing” gay people can do — US Ambassador
The most senior representative of the US in Canberra says Australia was once the “north star” on LGBTI rights but has now been overtaken.
Premier leads 20th anniversary Pride March as community out in force
Despite a few worries about the weather, Victoria’s LGBTI community turned out in force for the 20th anniversary of Pride March.
US Ambassador politely declines to discuss Aussie marriage laws
US Ambassador to Australia John Berry held his first television interview in the country last week during which the recently-married diplomat discussed his wedding to …
US ambassador marries before coming to Oz
America’s latest ambassador to Australia will be a gay newly-wed after John Berry married his husband Curtis Yee in a ceremony in Washington DC over …
US Consulate engages community on LGBTI youth issues
The US Consulate in Melbourne gathered representatives from Victorian LGBTI organisations for a roundtable discussion on Monday on issues facing LGBTI youth. The consulate presented …
Obama appoints gay ambassador to Australia
US President Barack Obama has nominated openly gay public official John Berry as the next American ambassador to Australia. Berry is one of eight openly …