Paul Feinman, First Openly Gay Judge on N.Y. High Court, Dies at 61
“I hope I add to the diversity of perspectives that the court considers,” he said before being unanimously confirmed to the Court of Appeals in 2017.
Judge Paul Feinman at the State Capitol in Albany after his appointment to the Court of Appeals was confirmed by the New York Senate on June 21, 2017, the last day of the legislative session.Credit.Hans Pennink/Associated Press
April 1, 2021
Judge Paul G. Feinman, the first openly gay jurist to serve on New York State’s highest court, the Court of Appeals, died on Wednesday at a Manhattan hospital. He was 61.
Landmark Ruling Cracks Door Open for Same-Sex Marriage in Japan
A court found that it was unconstitutional for the country not to recognize the unions. But change would come only if Parliament passes legislation.
Supporters of same-sex marriage outside the court in Sapporo, Japan, on Wednesday. The court handed the plaintiffs a victory but denied them damages.Credit.Jiji Press, via Agence France-Presse Getty Images
March 17, 2021
TOKYO A Japanese court on Wednesday ruled that the country’s failure to recognize same-sex marriages was unconstitutional, a landmark decision that could be an important step toward legalizing the unions across the nation.
Vatican Says Priests Canât Bless Same-Sex Unions
The judgment was issued in response to questions from some pastors and parishes that sought to be more welcoming and inclusive of gay couples.
St. Peterâs Square in Vatican City on Sunday. The ruling said that the church should treat gay people âwith respect and sensitivityâ but not endorse their unions.Credit.Fabio Frustaci/EPA, via Shutterstock
March 15, 2021
ROME â The Vatican said on Monday that priests could not bless same-sex unions, calling any such blessing ânot licit.â
The ruling said that the church should be welcoming toward gay people, âwith respect and sensitivity,â but not endorse their unions.
To the Editor:
May I remind your readers that the vast majority of Brits welcomed Meghan to our island with heartfelt warmth? We found it genuinely exciting that she was an American of color and not from a superprivileged white background. We were overwhelmed by the unstuffy address by an American bishop, Michael Curry, at the wedding.
Gradually, our love was eroded by her public actions, such as her inappropriate dress and behavior at Wimbledon, and, during a recession, spending millions of taxpayersâ money on refurbishing a perfectly acceptable home (we all remember that £5,000 copper bathtub).
Andy Palmer
To the Editor: