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2013 Supreme Court Decision

Op-ed: In the Wake of Windsor

A year after Edie Windsor's case helped ring in federal recognition of same-sex relationships, full equality is only becoming more tangible.

WATCH: Lesbian High School Sweethearts Receive Marriage License

Cindy Meneghin and Maureen Kilian have finally won the right to marry in their home state of New Jersey after 40 years together and more than a decade in court battling for marriage equality.

WATCH: Pentagon Pressured to Curb Rogue National Guard Units Denying Gay Spousal Benefits

State National Guards in Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Oklahoma must extend benefits to married gay and lesbian service members, say two leading congressional Democrats.

WATCH: Gay Military Couple Lauds New Spousal Benefits in Pentagon Video

The Department of Defense profiled a married gay military couple to help illuminate the benefits that are now available to gay and lesbian service members.

Judge: Denial of Equal Veterans' Benefits Unconstitutional

A California judge rules in the case of a lesbian veteran whose marriage was not recognized by the VA; it may lead to equal benefits for all same-sex couples.

Scalia: Supreme Court Shouldn't 'Invent New Minorites'

'It's not up to the courts to invent new minorities that get special protections,' Scalia said before a crowd of more than 300 people Monday.

Prop. 8 Proponents Fail to Halt Marriage -- Again

One more attempt to stop gay and lesbians from marrying in California.

Op-ed: Life and Love On The Border

Even with the Supreme Court striking down part of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act, there are thousands of LGBT immigrants who want to be Americans.

PHOTOS: An Enduring Love

Lorevic Rivera and Steve Disselhorst had a traditional wedding ceremony in 2011, but made their union legal -- with their daughter at their sides -- last month after the Supreme Court returned marriage equality to California.

A Thousand Times No! Calif. High Court Rejects Prop. 8 Backers

For the second time this month, opponents of marriage equality have failed to stall the implementation of marriage equality in the Golden State.

Op-ed: The DoD Is Exploiting Gay Couples -- Finally

The weird perk of being made a political football.

California Supreme Court Won't Stop Gay Weddings

Official proponents of California's Proposition 8 had filed an emergency petition asking the state's highest court to halt the issuing of marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The court denied that request Monday afternoon.

Man Proposes to Boyfriend on Change.org Petition

Following the repeal of Proposition 8, a California man proposed to his boyfriend through the online petition website.

Prop. 8 Backers Try Again to Block Wedding Licenses

In its latest effort to prevent same-sex marriage in California, ProtectMarriage has asked the state's Supreme Court to deny wedding licenses.

Op-ed: Was Scalia... Right?

Well, sort of, according to A.W. Strouse.

WATCH: S.F. Gay Men's Chorus Celebrates Prop. 8's Death

The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus performed an a cappella rendition of 'San Francisco' just moments after Prop. 8 plaintiffs Kris Perry and Sandy Stier were married.

Post-Prop. 8: L.A.'s Spike in Wedding Applications

Los Angeles gay and lesbian couples are rushing to wed now that Proposition 8 is dead.

Op-ed: Our Veterans Are Still Waiting for Their Rights

Even with the a key part of the Defense of Marriage Act deemed unconstitutional, our nation's bravest citizens still wait for equality.

Op-ed: The State of Celebration

Legal pioneer Mary L. Bonauto says parts of the DOMA ruling are like music to her ears.

Op-ed: DOMA, the First Battle in the Immigration War

What's next on the horizon for immigration and LGBT people?