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RantCrush Top 5: June 30, 2017

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Germany Votes to Allow Same-Sex Marriage!

In the midst of Pride month, Germany’s parliament has voted to legalize same-sex marriage, joining many of its European neighbors. Although Chancellor Angela Merkel has long been opposed to the idea of gay marriage, she officially opened up the possibility of a vote on the matter in an on-stage interview just a few days ago. She said that she had noticed that most other parties are supportive of gay marriage, so she would allow a free vote on it. What changed her mind was having dinner with a lesbian couple that had eight foster children; she called it a “life-changing experience.”

After Merkel’s interview, supporters of gay marriage pushed for a vote, and this morning, a majority in parliament voted in favor of gay marriage. Even though Merkel personally voted no–likely a political move given that she has a general election later this year–people are jubilant. Even though the country is largely Catholic, 83 percent of Germans do support gay marriage according to a recent survey.

Emma Von Zeipel
Emma Von Zeipel
Emma Von Zeipel is a staff writer at Law Street Media. She is originally from one of the islands of Stockholm, Sweden. After working for Democratic Voice of Burma in Thailand, she ended up in New York City. She has a BA in journalism from Stockholm University and is passionate about human rights, good books, horses, and European chocolate. Contact Emma at EVonZeipel@LawStreetMedia.com.

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