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marriage equality

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politics + activism

Could the Supreme Court Really Overturn Gay Marriage?

Gay marriage is an unlikely and unpopular issue for Republicans to go after directly.

Gabe Dunn —

Sep 22, 2025

marriage equality

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 13: U.S. President Joe Biden signs the Respect for Marriage Act on the South Lawn of the White House on December 13, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Respect for Marriage Act will codify same-sex and interracial marriages. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

politics + activism

President Biden Signs Respect For Marriage Act Into Law

“We are reaffirming a fundamental truth,” Biden said before signing the bill. “Love is love, and Americans should have the right to marry the person they love.”

Heather Hogan —

Dec 13, 2022

marriage equality

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 01: U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks during her weekly news conference at the U.S. Capitol Building on December 01, 2022 in Washington, DC. During the news conference, Pelosi spoke on the House of Representatives' recent passage of legislation to avert a railway strike. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

politics + activism

Respect for Marriage Act Headed to Biden’s Desk After Passing the House

Loud applause broke out in the chamber when the vote was gaveled to a close.

Heather Hogan —

Dec 8, 2022

marriage equality

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 29: Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) smiles during a news conference after a meeting with Senate Democrats at the U.S. Capitol November 29, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Senate is expected to pass the the Respect for Marriage Act on Tuesday night, which will enshrine marriage equality into federal law. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

politics + activism

Senate Passes Respect for Marriage Act, Here’s What’s Next

The bill will now move to the House, where it is expected to be voted on — and passed — as early as next Tuesday.

Heather Hogan —

Nov 29, 2022

gay marriage

interview

Mary Bonauto addresses reporters on the steps of the Supreme Court.

news

Mary Bonauto, Lead Obergefell Attorney, on What Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation Means for Marriage Equality

RBG’s death and ACB’s confirmation left a lot of LGBT folks reeling, wondering what Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation means for marriage equality. Are folks right to be worried? Yes, admits…

Natalie —

Nov 4, 2020

divorce

gay marriage

breakups

How Does It Feel to Be Young and Gay Divorced?

When we legally and symbolically bind ourselves together, we’re exchanging some of that fluidity for commitment. Once we marry, breaking up is hard — I mean, really hard — to…

Ro White —

Mar 2, 2020

gay marriage

international news

politics + activism

Northern Ireland Makes History, Decriminalizes Both Abortion and Same-Gender Marriage

In a historic first both abortion and same gender marriage were decriminalised on midnight October 21st

Siobhan —

Oct 22, 2019

marriage equality

we won a thing

politics + activism

Taiwan Becomes the First Country in Asia to Legalize Marriage Equality

Once the rain finally stopped, Equal Love Taiwan snapped a photo of the clouds breaking open to reveal a literal rainbow. Gay couples will be able to begin getting married on…

Heather Hogan —

May 17, 2019

Edie Windsor

gentleman jack

lgbt history

Edie Windsor Is This Week’s Modern LGBTQ Trailerblazer #WCW

“Marriage is a magic word. And it is magic throughout the world. It has to do with our dignity as human beings, to be who we are.”

Heather Hogan —

Apr 24, 2019

gay marriage

marriage equality

lesbian weddings

Love That Looks Like Me: Finding My Queer, Non-Binary Place in the Wedding Industry

“And there was Susan and Rachel at the heart of it all, dancing to the band Susan had sworn would play her wedding if she ever got married. As they…

Ainsley —

Nov 2, 2018

gay marriage

marriage equality

politics + activism

Today’s Supreme Court Hearing Reveals Free Speech Debacle Inside a Gay Wedding Cake Trojan Horse

Does baking a cake for a gay person amount to being forced by the state to artistically express your personal support for gay weddings? Bizarrely, that’s kind of what the…

Rachel —

Dec 5, 2017

Australia

gay marriage

politics + activism

Australia Says YES to Marriage Equality

“Marriage is one thing – it’s just the tip of the iceberg of true equality,” says Cake Tin, bringing up trans people, intersex people, Indigenous people, and people of color.…

Creatrix Tiara —

Nov 14, 2017