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more about #latinamerica Rosaxé: Hold up, I thought gay marriage was already legal in Mexico City. Maybe it was civil unions...?? more » FurrierAndIves: Felicitaciones! I had no idea this issue was under consideration in what is an extremely traditional and Catholic nation. Way to go, Mexico! more » doingtheunstuck: Why is it so suprising that a city in Mexico could be more progressive? Mexico gets such a horrible rep in the U.S. more » casi nadie: Actually, Mexico City is pretty far left, and has been for years. But since coverage of Latin America in US media is horrible and relies on stereotype... more » Remedios Varo can't see no huevos.: Fuck yeah! It's the places you never expect ... more » Michelle13: "The Free Uniting of Two People" What a beautiful phrase! more » sarasasa: Felicidades Mexico! Ojalá nuestros legisladores sigan su ejemplo y la ley de matrimonio no quede estancada. more » EKane: So, when is the EEUU going to catch up?! more » Pizza!Pizza!Pizza!: Amazing and encouraging! If the US has to be shamed into keeping up with the rest of the world, so be it. more » JanaNye: How exciting. Imagine all the happiness this change will bring to many lives. more » dialing_footnoterphone: I have tears, y'all. Maybe since they're near Texas, some of that open mindedness and general awesomeness will rub off. more » cityofglass: This brought tears to my eyes. Congratulations, Mexico City! more » TakeADeepBreath: Felicidadeds Mexico City! more » Tchotchke: This is very exciting! Although, I am surprised that Mexico City re-defined their marriage legislation in spite of how much influence the Catholic Chu... more » Casquivana: Not only that, but the civil code was amended too to allow same-sex couples to adopt. more » ronniedobbs: This is my favorite part: The bill calls for changing the definition of marriage in the city's civil code. Marriage is currently defined as the union... more » Triana Orpheus: Yo quiero iguale los derechos. U.S., le toca a usted. more » angelheadedhipster: w00t! We here in DC are just waiting out the congressional review period! more » madeofawesome: Things like this make me believe there's still some goodness in the world, hidden underneath so much hate and tragedy. more » Little Time Bomb: This makes me so happy for the people of Mexico and so sad and angry for my own country. more » -
#ritesrights
Mexico City Legalizes Gay Marriage
It turns out Mexico City is more progressive than most U.S. states: Yesterday marriage was redefined in the city's civil code as "the free uniting of two people," making it the first Latin American city to legalize gay marriage. [Telegraph] -
#notkidstuff
The Anti-Bono: Shakira's Crusade For Early Childhood Development
Most people know Shakira as a worldwide pop sensation, but she's also starting a political and philanthropic movement to promote early childhood development in Latin America. Sounds familiar — but her brand of activism seems different from, say, Bono's. More »
