On June 26, 2015, Jim Obergefell sat in the U.S. Supreme Court, holding hands with his friends, surrounded by his legal team, waiting to hear the decision that would not only define his life but also reshape the landscape of marriage equality in the United States. When Justice Anthony Kennedy began reading the decision, Jim immediately sensed the weight of the moment. “My first reaction was, ‘We won,’” he recalls. “And then it sunk in—‘Yeah, Jim, we won.’” Keep Reading →
Texas state Rep. Venton Jones proposed to his longtime partner on Tuesday, on the opening day of the state's 89th legislative session and immediately following Jones's swearing-in ceremony on the Texas House floor. Keep Reading →
San Francisco Mayor London Breed renews the vows of John Lewis and Stuart Gafney in a 2024 ceremony at City Hall
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Some same-sex couples are worried about the status of their marriages under a new Donald Trump administration. Legal and financial experts don’t see an immediate threat to marriage equality, but they recommend some safeguards to put in place. Keep Reading →
A Washington restaurant’s decision to turn away a same-sex couple because of the owners’ religious beliefs has sparked outrage and a potential legal battle, throwing a spotlight on LGBTQ+ rights and anti-discrimination laws. A restaurant that has served the local community since April was set to cater the wedding of Ryah Calkins and Lillian Glover, a Seattle-area couple, until the business abruptly canceled — allegedly after realizing they were a same-sex couple. Keep Reading →