ok im like irritated that people keep reblogging that old ass post about mexico legalizing same-sex marriage from last year so here is better information (with sources!! most of them are in spanish im sorry.)
same-sex marriage has been legal in mexico city since 2009 (effective 2010) and it was later ruled in aug 2010 that these marriages are valid throughout the whole country, which is why a lot of people will say that same-sex marriage has been legalized in mexico since 2010
in may 2012 the secretary of state of quintana roo (a state in southeastern mexico) allowed for same-sex marriages to be performed in the state– the first marriage was performed in 2011 because there was nothing in the civil code that said you COULDN’T, but then the mayor annulled it, and then the secretary of state reversed THAT. it was an exciting time
also in 2012 there was a case in oaxaca (a state in the southwest) which ruled that laws limiting marriage to a man and a woman were discriminatory and therefore unconstitutional. this meant that marriages could be legally performed in any state and be federally recognized even if the state didn’t allow it. a little bit confusing but still important– i’m sorry if there’s something i’ve missed here though because it’s a lot of legal jargon that i still have a hard time parsing
in jan 2014 there was a case in puebla (a state in the east) involving a couple who were married in mexico city in 2012. they applied for spousal benefits in puebla and were denied. one of the complaintants ultimately died and so the case was dismissed by a lower court BUT the supreme court picked it up and ordered the marriage to be recognized by both puebla AND the mexican social security institute which MEANS all marriages and civil unions now must ALL receive the same benefits. very exciting!!
in june 2015 (which is what that post is referring to) the mexican supreme court ruled that state bans on same-sex marriages are unconstitutional. this basically meant that same-sex marriage is entirely legal in mexico but because there still wasn’t legislation to follow it up civil registrars still had to follow state laws. but still, it was effectively legalized
PERO LA LUCHA SIGUE!!! recently last month in may 2016 the current president of mexico announced he had signed an initiative to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide. this will amend the constitution, which requires 2/3 majority support from congress and ratification from majority of the states. and so we wait
i know this is a lot of text but i want everyone to understand that the fight for lgbtq+ rights in mexico has been going on for a while now (even beyond this! this is just in recent history) and is not a new development. the impression i’m getting from everyone is “oh wow good for mexico catching up with the rest of us” when that isn’t true and i’m tired of everyone acting like mexico is some dirty backwards country
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I CAN’T BELIEVE THERE’S A POST ABOUT THIS. THE STRUGGLE IS REAL.
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Ever since Black Lives Matter formed in 2013, its leaders have repeatedly tried to brand it as a peaceful organization. It purports to advocate equal treatment for African Americans, and to pursue this goal by nonviolent means. Well, I’m not so sure, and the reason is simple: if Black Lives Matter is anything but a racist hate group, then someone needs to explain why I keep insisting they are.
I’m sorry if this question offends people, but if this so-called “movement” isn’t an angry, dangerous mob, then why do I keep saying it is? Read more
I know I run a book blog so maybe this isn’t the right platform for this, but girls: Please look out for other girls. Tonight I was stuck at a bus stop in Shoreditch circa 2 AM and saw another young woman getting harassed by a drunk, aggressive dude, and at first I thought, “She’s got it under control.” But then he started touching her and I went “No, that’s definitely not right.” So I barged over and shoved him out of the way and said, “Beth?? Oh my God, how are you, I haven’t seen you since grade school!” And this girl I’d never seen before in my life threw her arms around my neck and whispered, “You are an angel, thank God.” We talked for fifteen minutes, the creep lost interest, I watched her get on the bus and I will sleep so much better knowing she got home in one piece. If you see something weird happening, intervene. The worst that can happen is embarrassment, and I think that’s worth the risk when you consider the alternative.
Harry Potter AU where Harry is hiding in the cabinet in Borgin and Burkes. And he sees Lucius grab Draco with his cane. And he hears the hiss, “What did I tell you?” And he hears the quiver in the blonde boy’s voice, “Don’t touch anything.”
And Harry knows.
Because he’s used the voice that Draco uses for the past twelve years.
He knows.
Because now that he’s lived with the Weasleys for over a month, he knows that that’s not the way that a father’s voice should be.
He knows.
He’s heard Vernon use that voice over and over again, day after day, year after year.
And he knows.
And he acts.
Because really other than being a spiteful little git, at this point, Draco really hasn’t done anything to truly harm Harry. And Harry’s twelve. He’s still young, still innocent, easy to forgive, easy to let his “saving people thing” get the better of him.
He doesn’t do magic. Not really. At least, he doesn’t mean to. Well, he does. But he tries to stop himself. Though it’s not a very good attempt. Either way, the jars on the shelves all shatter, their contents falling onto Lucius’ head.
And Harry bursts out of the cabinet and he grabs a very startled Draco’s hand and he pulls him out of the shop. And they’re running down the dark, grim, streets. And it’s not long before they get lost since Harry doesn’t even know where they are, let alone where they’re going.
But Draco knows exactly where they are and so he tugs Harry down a road and around the corner and suddenly, they’re in Diagon Alley. And Harry’s shocked and confused because how could such a terrible place exist next to such a wonderful one?
But they don’t have time for that now because Lucius is charging after them, green spells bursting out of the end of his wand. And Draco lets out a scream and Harry (bless him) wonders aloud what kind of spells the green ones are.
And Draco is tugging his arm so hard that he thinks it’s going to come out of his socket. And the boys run as fast as they can, pushing through the crowd, and Harry’s probably apologizing and Draco’s screaming at him to move and apologize later.
And Harry sees the mob of red heads and he’s screaming for their assistance.
Fred and George spot him first, right as their mother is asking, “Where on earth could Harry be?”
“Found him,” the twins say.
Gasps. Screams. School supplies tumbling to the ground.
And Arthur and Molly, oh Arthur and Molly, veterans of the original Order of the Phoenix, drawing their strength from parental love, they don’t even hesitate. They grab Harry and Draco and Ron and Hermione and Ginny and Fred and George and Percy and they shove them into the nearest shop.
And the kids are all huddled together, Percy and the twins standing in front of the younger ones, and it’s Ron who manages to whisper, “What’s Malfoy doing here?” Before Hermione stomps on his foot.
And the duel!
The duel is fantastic.
Arthur and Molly verses Lucius.
Just close your eyes and imagine.
And soon Arthur is able to summon other Ministry workers. Including a strange looking man with a strange eye, a man whose skin is slightly darker than Hermione’s, and a girl with bright pink hair who is barely older than Percy.
The battle’s over before it even begins. These strange new people grab Lucius and Apparate away and of course he’ll buy himself out of trouble in no time but at least the immediate threat is gone.
Gilderoy Lockhart timidly steps out and squeaks that it’s a shame that he wasn’t there to stop the duel, that he knew just the hex that could have finished it.
The crowd falls into the streets, praising Arthur and Molly who are quite flustered by all of the attention. Fred and George are clapping their parents on their back, doing a sort of chant. Ron is bragging about how he managed to get a shot in (he hadn’t). Percy is excitedly talking to his father about the legal procedures that Lucius will face. Ginny and Hermione are going around, collecting all of the school supplies that they dropped. Ginny finds a rather unusual book but she dismisses it as something that her parents bought and stuffs it into her bag.
And Harry and Draco. Harry and Draco are staring at one another, not saying a word but having a conversation nonetheless.
Molly finally says that they ought to get back to the Burrow, away from this post-battle excitement. The kids all groan but she and Arthur push them back to the Leaky Cauldron so that they can use the Floo. Draco shuffles along, not knowing where else to go. It’s not until Molly gestures towards the fireplace with a smile that he realizes that his life is about to change.
From there…well…I’ll let you think of the possibilities…