Although same-sex marriage legislation has not yet passed in Brazil’s Congress, all notary publics must now register same-sex civil unions as marriages if the couple requests it.
Brazilian Court Rules Same-Sex Civil Unions Must Be Registered As Marriages
May 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In Vitro Now Legal for Same-Sex Couples in Brazil
May 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Brazil’s high court is guaranteeing homosexual couples right to access assisted fertilization.
Brazil State Unveils New Crack Rehabilitation Initiative
May 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A recent study from the Federal University of Sao Paulo shows that “Brazil is now the world’s largest consumer of both cocaine and its crack derivative.”
Nightclub Fire in Brazil the Worst in Over a Decade
January 27, 2013 by 1 Comment
Many of the victims inhaled toxic fumes or were trampled in the ensuing panic.
São Paulo Brazil to Begin Involuntary Commitment of Adult Crack Addicts
January 7, 2013 by 2 Comments
A recent report states that at least 6 million adults in Brazil have used cocaine in some form.
It’s Time the Paralympics Loses its Prefix.
September 20, 2012 by 1 Comment
Kenny Bodanis covered the Paralympic Games, and sees in them a manifestation of the Olympic spirit well beyond the “normal” Olympics.
Where’s My Burning Ant-Glove?
July 27, 2012 by 6 Comments
Painful rituals arm us against the panic of real, coming-of-age crisis situations.
Soccer’s Mad Men
June 11, 2012 by 4 Comments
JP Pelosi investigates how handshakes and martinis impact international soccer.
Tourism Black and Blues
August 29, 2011 by 1 Comment
African-American tourists, Ana Paula da Silva writes, need to stop projecting their privilege onto Brazilian culture.
Even a Sports Sexist Can Enjoy Abby Wambach’s Goal
July 12, 2011 by 10 Comments
Abby Wambach’s goal against Brazil was a great sports moment, period.
Pelé: The Essential
February 3, 2011 by 17 Comments
By accepting the game for what it was, Pelé showed us sport at its full, idyllic potential.
An American in Brazil: Anna Elena’s Tongue
January 19, 2011 by 8 Comments
A stormy romance taught Stephen Bloom, a reporter, the Portuguese he never learned in school.
Clowns and Soccer Take Over South American Politics
October 5, 2010 by 1 Comment
American politics might seem a little crazy, but if you take a look down to South America, you’ll realize things aren’t half bad.
“You have reminded me how much I love men!”
These are comments by bobbt, Patty, and Michael Cusden on the post “What Dads Really Want For Father’s Day”.