Gay rights activists “Jose” (L) and “manuel” (2ndL) and “Ana” (2ndR) and “Maria” (R) stage a wedding ceremony in front of the Portuguese parliament in downtown Lisbon on October 10, 2008. Left-wing parties Bloco de Esquerda and Os Verdes failled today to pass a bill proposing to legalize gay marriage. AFP PHOTO / FRANCISCO LEONG (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images) Original Filename: Par2206745.jpg