2014 in LGBTQ rights

none September 2020 2014 LGBTQ rights This is a list of notable events in the history of LGBTQ rights that took place in the year 2014. Events January 13https://www.voanews.com/a/nigerian-activists-wave-of-homophobia-forces-gay-people-from-homes-jobs/1861288.html Nigerian Activists Fear New Wave of Homophobia Heather Murdock 28 February 2014 1 December 2016 – Nigeria passes a law that makes same-sex marriage illegal, along with public displays of same-sex relationships and belonging to homosexual groups. The law enshrined punishments for those that violate it. This includes those in a same-sex marriage or civil union being sentenced to 14 years in prison and foreign partnerships being "void"; additionally those who register, operate or participate in gay clubs, societies and organizations or who directly or indirectly make public display of affection as part of a same-sex relationship would be punished with up to 10 years in prison.http://www.aljazeera.com/news/africa/2014/01/nigeria-passes-law-banning-gay-marriage-2014113151626685617.html Nigeria passes law against gay relationships 1 December 2016 14 – In Bishop v. Oklahoma, U.S. District Court Judge Terence Kern ruled that the Oklahoma's ban on gay marriage violates the equal protection clause of the U.S. constitution for homosexual couples. The decision was immediately stayed, pending an appeal by the government of Oklahoma.https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=262517552 US Judge Strikes Down Okla. Same-Sex Marriage Ban : NPR NPR 3 April 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20140116082653/http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=262517552 16 January 2014 dead 27 – Northern Cyprus repeals Criminal Code provisions which punished consensual sexual acts between adult menhttp://ilga-europe.org/home/news/for_media/media_releases/northern_cyprus_abolishes_the_last_law_in_europe_criminalising_homosexuality ILGA-Europe 1 December 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810074123/http://ilga-europe.org/home/news/for_media/media_releases/northern_cyprus_abolishes_the_last_law_in_europe_criminalising_homosexuality 10 August 2014 dead February 4 – The Scottish Parliament approves same-sex marriage bill.http://in.reuters.com/article/britain-scotland-gay-marriage-idINDEEA130EW20140204 https://web.archive.org/web/20160306172424/http://in.reuters.com/article/britain-scotland-gay-marriage-idINDEEA130EW20140204 dead 6 March 2016 Scotland becomes 17th country to approve same-sex marriages Belinda Goldsmith Reuters 4 February 2014 1 December 2016 12 – In Bourke v. Beshear, U.S. District Judge John G. Heyburn ruled that Kentucky's ban on recognizing same-sex marriages performed in other states violates equal protection clause under the 14th Amendment. This ruling does not require the state to perform same-sex marriages.Judge says state must recognize gay marriages performed in other states https://www.politico.com/story/2014/02/kentucky-gay-marriage-103479.html AP 12 February 2014 13 – In Bostic v. Rainey, U.S. District Judge Arenda Wright Allen ruled that Virginia's ban on same-sex marriage violates the equal protection clause under the 14th Amendment for gay and lesbian couples.Barnes Robert Federal judge strikes down Va. ban on gay marriage https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/federal-judge-strikes-down-va-ban-on-gay-marriage/2014/02/13/c65b7674-9528-11e3-83b9-1f024193bb84_story.html The Washington Post 13 February 2014 25 – Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signs the Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law that criminalises consensual same-sex relations. 26 – In De Leon v. Perry, U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia ruled that Texas's ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. The ruling has been stayed pending an appeal.Federal judge strikes down Texas gay marriage ban https://www.politico.com/story/2014/02/texas-gay-marriage-ban-103994.html AP 26 February 2014 March 21 – In DeBoer v. Snyder, U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman ruled that Michigan's ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional.Judge strikes down Michigan's ban on gay marriage http://www.buffalonews.com/article/20140321/AP/303219492 AP 21 March 2014 29 – In England and Wales, same-sex marriages start under the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013. April 14 – In Henry v. Wymyslo, U.S. District Judge Timothy Black ruled that Ohio's ban on recognizing same-sex marriages performed in other states was unconstitutional. This ruling, however, does not require the state to perform same-sex marriages.Loehrke Janet Judge: Ohio must recognize other states' gay marriages https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/04/14/ohio-gay-marriage-court/7691313/ 14 April 2014 USA Today 14 April 2014 The judge partially stayed his ruling on 16 April while the state of Ohio appealed.Metro Weekly 16 April 2014 16 April 2014 Federal judge grants partial stay in Ohio marriage-ban ruling http://www.metroweekly.com/poliglot/2014/04/federal-judge-grants-partial-stay-in-ohio-marriage.html Justin Snow dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140416192845/http://www.metroweekly.com/poliglot/2014/04/federal-judge-grants-partial-stay-in-ohio-marriage.html 16 April 2014 14 – In Malta parliament approves a civil partnership bill.queer.de:Malta führt Eingetragene Partnerschaften ein (german) 15 – India officially recognizes a third gender after a Supreme Court ruling. It paves the way for access to welfare schemes along the lines of other minority groups in the country.http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia/2014/04/indian-transgenders-granted-legal-status-201441571021109759.html Indian transgenders granted legal status 1 December 2016 May 9 – In Wright v. Arkansas, Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Chris Piazza ruled that Arkansas's ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional.Arkansas Judge Strikes Down Ban on Same-Sex Marriage NBC News 9 May 2014 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/arkansas-judge-strikes-down-ban-same-sex-marriage-n101161 9 May 2014 10 – American football defensive end Michael Sam was picked by the St. Louis Rams during the seventh round of the NFL draft, becoming the first openly gay player drafted by an NFL team.St. Louis Rams pick Michael Sam, first openly gay player drafted by NFL team http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2014/05/10/st-louis-rams-pick-michael-sam-first-openly-gay-player-drafted-by-nfl/ AP 10 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140511011338/http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2014/05/10/st-louis-rams-pick-michael-sam-first-openly-gay-player-drafted-by-nfl/ 11 May 2014 dead 12 – In Latta v. Otter, U.S. District Magistrate Judge Candy Dale ruled that Idaho's ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional.Judge strikes down Idaho's same-sex marriage ban http://www.theitem.com/news/ap_news/judge-strikes-down-idaho-s-same-sex-marriage-ban/article_013d43cc-68e7-5682-9427-9ad987d1c840.html AP 12 May 2014 https://archive.today/20140514121555/http://www.theitem.com/news/ap_news/judge-strikes-down-idaho-s-same-sex-marriage-ban/article_013d43cc-68e7-5682-9427-9ad987d1c840.html 14 May 2014 dead 19 – In Geiger v. Kitzhaber, U.S. District Court Judge Michael McShane ruled that the Oregon's ban on same-sex marriage violates the equal protection clause of the U.S. constitution for gay and lesbian couples.Mapes Jeff The Oregonian Oregon gay marriage ban struck down by federal judge; same-sex marriages to begin http://www.oregonlive.com/mapes/index.ssf/2014/05/oregon_gay_marriage_ban_struck.html 19 May 2014 14 May 2014 20 – In Whitewood v. Wolf, U.S. District Court Judge John E. Jones III ruled that the Pennsylvania's ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional.Pearson Michael Federal judge rules same-sex marriage ban in Pennsylvania unconstitutional http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/20/us/pennsylvania-same-sex-marriage/index.html 20 May 2014 CNN 20 May 2014 June 6 – In Wolf v. Walker, U.S. District Court Judge Barbara Crabb ruled that Wisconsin's constitutional and legislative ban on gay marriage violates the due process clause of the U.S. constitution, and discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation, violating the equal protection clause.Wolf v. Walker, 14-cv-64-bbc, (W.D. Michigan 6 June 2014) p 3Richmond Todd Judge strikes down Wisconsin gay marriage ban http://www.katv.com/story/25715220/judge-strikes-down-wisconsin-gay-marriage-ban 6 June 2014 AP 6 June 2014 8 June 2014 https://archive.today/20140608125234/http://www.katv.com/story/25715220/judge-strikes-down-wisconsin-gay-marriage-ban dead 18 – In Luxembourg parliament approves same-sex marriage bill.queer.de:Luxemburg öffnet Ehe für Schwule und Lesben (german) 19 - The Presbyterian Church (USA) voted to allow same-gender marriages during its 221st General Assembly.CNN: Presbyterians vote to allow same-sex marriage 25 In Baskin v. Bogan, U.S. District Court Judge Richard Young ruled that Indiana's statutory ban on gay marriage violates the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution.Wilson Charles Judge strikes down Indiana's ban on same-sex marriage, allows marriage to immediately start https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2014/06/25/judge-strikes-down-indiana-ban-on-gay-marriage 25 June 2014 AP 25 June 2014 In Kitchen v. Herbert, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit upheld a lower court ruling that struck down Utah's gay marriage ban. The ruling has been stayed, pending an appeal.Federal appeals court says Utah's gay marriage ban is unconstitutional, puts ruling on hold https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2014/06/25/court-utah-gay-marriage-ban-unconstitutional 25 June 2014 AP 25 June 2014 July 1 – In Bourke v. Beshear / Love v. Beshear, U.S. District Judge John G. Heyburn expanded his previous ruling, striking down Kentucky's ban on gay marriage as unconstitutional.Judge rules Kentucky's same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/01/justice/kentucky-same-sex-marriage/ 8 July 2014 CNN 1 July 2014 9 – In a combined case of Brinkman v. Long and McDaniel-Miccio v. Hickenlooper, State District Court Judge C. Scott Crabtree ruled that Colorado's ban on gay marriage violates the equal protection and due process of the U.S. Constitution. However, the ruling was stayed pending the state's appeal.Judge: Colorado gay marriage ban unconstitutional https://news.yahoo.com/judge-colorado-gay-marriage-ban-unconstitutional-215803060.html 9 July 2014 AP 9 July 2014 15 – The Croatian Parliament approves a civil partnership bill.queer.de:Kroatien führt eingetragene Partnerschaften ein (german) 17 – In Huntsman v. Heavilin, Florida District Court Judge Luis M. Garcia ruled that the state's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage violates the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution. The ruling only applies to Monroe County and has since been stayed, pending appeal.Curt Anderson Judge Overturns Gay Marriage Ban in Florida Keys http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/17/florida-gay-marriage-ban_n_5596032.html 22 July 2014 AP 17 July 2014 18 – In Bishop v. Oklahoma, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit upheld a lower court ruling that struck down Oklahoma's gay marriage ban. The ruling has been stayed, pending an appeal.Alan Greenblatt Appeals Court Upholds Ruling To Lift Oklahoma Same-Sex-Marriage Ban https://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/07/18/332579954/appeals-court-upholds-overturning-of-oklahoma-same-sex-marriage-ban 22 July 2014 NPR 18 July 2014 21 – United States President Barack Obama signed an executive order expanding employment protections for federal workers and contractors to include gender identity. This order also bans sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination for companies receiving federal contracts.Gregory Korte Obama signs executive order banning LGBT discrimination https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2014/07/21/obama-executive-order-lgbt-discrimination/12944523/ 22 July 2014 USA Today 21 July 2014 25 – In Pareto v. Ruvin, Florida Circuit Court Judge Sarah Zabel ruled that the state's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage violates the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution. The ruling is similar to the decision made in Huntsman v. Heavilin but only applies to Miami-Dade County, Florida, and has been stayed, pending appeal.Miami Judge Becomes 2nd To Overturn Florida Same-Sex Marriage Ban http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/25/florida-same-sex-marriage-ban_n_5622248.html 25 July 2014 AP 25 July 2014 28 – In Bostic v. Rainey, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upheld a lower court ruling that struck down Virginia's same-sex marriage ban. The ruling has been stayed, pending an appeal.Dale Carpenter Fourth Circuit strikes down Virginia ban on same-sex marriage https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2014/07/28/fourth-circuit-strikes-down-virginia-ban-on-same-sex-marriage/ 28 July 2014 The Washington Post 30 July 2014 31 – Palau's revised penal code comes into effect, decriminalising male homosexual activity in the process making homosexuality wholly legal in the country. https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/palau-comes-latest-country-to-decriminalise-homosexuality/news-story/bf1d8033ef8669637897392904e42c61 Palau comes latest country to decriminalise homosexuality Karvelas Patricia 15 October 2014 The Australian 2015-03-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20150326151948/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/palau-comes-latest-country-to-decriminalise-homosexuality/story-e6frg6so-1227091264705?nk=5ab201f30950266fa8b44f8cf1c7502d subscription live 20 January 2015 August 1 – The Constitutional Court of Uganda invalidated the Anti-Homosexuality Bill as not enough members of parliament were present to vote on the bill.Uganda court annuls anti-homosexuality law https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-28605400 6 October 2014 BBC News 1 August 2014 21 – In Brenner v. Scott, U.S. District Judge Robert L. Hinkle ruled that Florida's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage violates the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution. The ruling has been stayed, pending appeal.Federal judge strikes down Florida's ban on same-sex marriage https://www.foxnews.com/politics/federal-judge-strikes-down-floridas-ban-on-same-sex-marriage/ 2 September 2014 AP 21 August 2014 September 1 – The Congress in the Mexican state of Coahuila voted to legalize same-sex marriage.Mexican state of Coahuila approves same-sex marriage https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-29028305 2 September 2014 BBC News 1 September 2014 4 – In two cases, Wolf v. Walker and Baskin v. Bogan, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled unanimously that same-sex marriage bans in Wisconsin and Indiana are unconstitutional.Court rules against gay marriage bans in 2 states http://bigstory.ap.org/article/court-rules-against-gay-marriage-bans-2-states 4 September 2014 AP 4 September 2014 5 September 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140905204852/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/court-rules-against-gay-marriage-bans-2-states dead October 6 The Supreme Court of the United States denied appeal requests from five states seeking to prohibit same-sex marriage. With this decision, the appellate court rulings are allowed to stand, effectively legalizing same-sex marriage in Indiana, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Also, same-sex marriage bans in Colorado, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Wyoming are likely to be considered invalidated as these states are under the same appellate court rulings.Supreme Court Rejects Gay Marriage Appeals From 5 States http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/06/supreme-court-gay-marriage_n_5938854.html 6 October 2014 AP 6 October 2014 Missouri will recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states after the state Attorney General Chris Koster decided that he wouldn't appeal a lower court's ruling requiring such recognition.Missouri won't appeal judge's order to recognize gay marriages performed elsewhere Kevin Murphy https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-gaymarriage-missouri-idUSKCN0HW00720141007 9 October 2014 Reuters 6 October 2014 7 Same-sex marriage was legalized in Colorado after the State Supreme Court lifted injunctions against three county clerks. Attorney General John Suthers ordered all 64 county clerks to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.Colorado Supreme Court, Suthers clear way for same-sex licenses Jordan Steffen http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_26679238/colorado-supreme-court-clears-county-clerks-issue-same 7 October 2014 The Denver Post 7 October 2014 In two cases, Latta v. Otter and Sevcik v. Sandoval, The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled unanimously that same-sex marriage bans in Idaho and Nevada are unconstitutional.Idaho, Nevada Gay Marriage Bans Struck Down By Federal Appeals Court http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/07/nevada-idaho-gay-marriage_n_5948056.html 7 October 2014 AP 7 October 2014 9 Estonia became the first former Soviet country to recognize same-sex partnerships. The law came into effect in 2016.Ex-Soviet nation Estonia OKs gay unions Jari Tanner http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/10/09/4219587/ex-soviet-nation-estonia-oks-gay.html https://archive.today/20141009200536/http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/10/09/4219587/ex-soviet-nation-estonia-oks-gay.html dead 9 October 2014 9 October 2014 AP 9 October 2014 Same-sex marriage was legalized in West Virginia after the State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey decided that he would no longer defend the state's ban on such unions. Governor Earl Ray Tomblin ordered state agencies to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.West Virginia halts same-sex marriage fight; marriage licenses available Jeff Jenkins http://wvmetronews.com/2014/10/09/west-virginia-halts-same-sex-marriage-fight-marriages-could-begin-tuesday/ 9 October 2014 MetroNews 9 October 2014 Same-sex marriage was legalized in Nevada after U.S. District Court Judge James C. Mahan issued an injunction allowing state officials to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.Federal Judge Issues Injunction, Bringing Marriage Equality To Nevada Chris Geidner https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/federal-judge-issues-injunction-bringing-marriage-equality-t 9 October 2014 Buzzfeed 9 October 2014 10 Same-sex married couples in Virginia can now legally adopt.McAuliffe: Gay married couples can now adopt children Bill Sizemore http://hamptonroads.com/2014/10/mcauliffe-gay-married-couples-can-now-adopt-children 10 October 2014 The Virginian-Pilot 10 October 2014 12 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141012062937/http://hamptonroads.com/2014/10/mcauliffe-gay-married-couples-can-now-adopt-children dead Same-sex marriage was legalized in North Carolina.Judge Strikes Down North Carolina Gay Marriage Ban http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/10/north-carolina-gay-marriage_n_5968130.html 10 October 2014 AP 10 October 2014 12 – In Hamby v. Parnell, U.S. District Judge Timothy Burgess ruled that Alaska's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage violated the equal protection clause of the United States Constitution.Federal judge strikes down Alaska's marriage ban http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/ap/federal-judge-strikes-down-alaska-s-marriage-ban/article_71e2ed48-5265-11e4-889f-001a4bcf6878.html 12 October 2014 AP 12 October 2014 https://archive.today/20141013001436/http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/ap/federal-judge-strikes-down-alaska-s-marriage-ban/article_71e2ed48-5265-11e4-889f-001a4bcf6878.html 13 October 2014 dead 15 – Same-sex marriage was legalized in Idaho.OPPOSITION TO EMERGENCY MOTION UNDER CIRCUIT RULE 27-3 FOR STAY PENDING APPEAL October 15, 2014 http://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/general/2014/10/15/14-35856%20-response%20to%20motion%20for%20stay.pdf U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit April 19, 2021 17 – Same-sex marriage was legalized in Arizona after U.S. District Court Judge John Sedwick ruled that state's ban was unconstitutional. The judge refused to grant a stay on his opinion and State Attorney General Tom Horne chose not to appeal.Arizona Same-Sex Marriage Ban Is Unconstitutional, Marriages To Begin "Immediately" BuzzFeed https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/arizona-same-sex-marriage-ban-is-unconstitutional-federal-ju 17 October 2014 17 October 2014In sharp turn, gay couples marry in Arizona Jacques Billeaud http://bigstory.ap.org/article/e7eca40f136546ecb0c0d4978a8e97af/judge-strikes-down-arizonas-ban-gay-marriage 17 October 2014 AP 17 October 2014 17 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141017180332/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/e7eca40f136546ecb0c0d4978a8e97af/judge-strikes-down-arizonas-ban-gay-marriage dead 21 – Same-sex marriage was legalized in Wyoming.Wyoming Becomes Latest to Legalize Gay Marriage Bob Moen https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/wyoming-prepares-legalize-sex-marriage-26336559 21 October 2014 AP 21 October 2014 November 4 – In Marie v. Moser, U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Crabtree ruled that Kansas' ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional.Federal judge rules against Kansas same-sex marriage ban Justin Snow http://www.metroweekly.com/2014/11/federal-judge-rules-against-kansas-same-sex-marriage-ban/ 12 November 2014 4 November 2014 6 The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit upheld state bans on same-sex marriage in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. This decision splits with the decisions from the four other appellate court and will likely setting up for the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the issue.Federal Appeals Court Upholds Four States' Same-Sex Marriage Bans https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/federal-appeals-court-upholds-michigan-same-sex-marriage-ban Chris Geidner BuzzFeed 6 November 2014 18 November 2014 In State of Missouri v. Florida, St. Louis Circuit Judge Rex Burlison ruled that Missouri's ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional.Judge rules that gay marriage ban in Missouri is unconstitutional Doug Moore http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/judge-rules-that-gay-marriage-ban-in-missouri-is-unconstitutional/article_f9e3bd74-d9bf-5337-ba22-88cd5614e59d.html 6 November 2014 St. Louis Post-Dispatch 18 November 2014 The ruling only applies to St. Louis county.Many Missouri Counties Not Granting Gay Marriages David Lieb https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/missouri-counties-granting-gay-marriages-26736974 6 November 2014 AP 18 November 2014 12 – In Bradacs v. Haley, U.S. District Court Judge Richard Mark Gergel ruled that South Carolina's ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional.Federal judge strikes down South Carolina same-sex marriage ban http://www.metroweekly.com/2014/11/federal-judge-strikes-down-south-carolina-same-sex-marriage-ban/ Justin Snow 12 November 2014 18 November 2014 19 – In Rolando v. Fox, U.S. District Judge Brian Morris ruled that Montana's ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. The judge did not issue a stay on his ruling, which allows state officials to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.Montana gay marriage ban struck down, effective immediately http://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-montana-same-sex-marriage-20141119-story.html 19 November 2014 Los Angeles Times Lauren Raab 19 November 2014 25 In Jernigan v. Crane, U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker ruled that Arkansas' ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. The judge stayed her ruling, pending an appeal by the state.Arkansas, Mississippi Gay Marriage Bans Overturned https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/federal-judge-overturns-arkansas-marriage-ban-27179997 25 November 2014 AP 26 November 2014 In Campaign for Southern Equality v. Bryant, U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves ruled that Mississippi's ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. The judge stayed his ruling, pending an appeal by the state. 28 – The Parliament of Finland approved a citizen's initiative to legalize same-sex marriage. The new law is scheduled to take effect sometime in 2016.Finnish Parliament approves same-sex marriage http://yle.fi/uutiset/finnish_parliament_approves_same-sex_marriage/7657759 28 November 2014 28 November 2014Finland votes to legalize same-sex marriage Reuters https://www.reuters.com/article/us-finland-gaymarriage-idUSKCN0JC0YX20141128 28 November 2014 28 November 2014 December 17 – Same-sex marriage became legal in Scotland.Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Scotland http://www.scotsman.com/news/scotland/top-stories/same-sex-marriage-becomes-legal-in-scotland-1-3635305 17 December 2014 22 December 2014 Deaths 4 September – Joan Rivers, United States comedian, LGBT supporter, complications from surgery.Comedian Joan Rivers dead at 81 http://bigstory.ap.org/article/comedian-joan-rivers-dead-81 4 September 2014 AP 4 September 2014 5 September 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140905153644/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/comedian-joan-rivers-dead-81 dead 28 December – Leelah Alcorn, transgender teen, suicide.https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/crime--law/transgender-teen-killed-left-suicide-note/6nignAiinv61k3wHMPEZmO/ Transgender teen killed on I-71 left suicide note Lawrence Budd Staff Writer daytondailynews english 2019-01-31 LGBTQ References External links Category:2010s in LGBTQ rights