State Department Finds Its Fight for Gay Rights Abroad Resonates at Home

Because of visa rules, roughly half of the department’s positions abroad are effectively off-limits to officers who want to move with their same-sex spouses. [Source]

Origin: nytimes.com

Category: Diplomatic Service, Embassies and Consulates

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