Texas Lawmakers Pull Resolution Honoring Historic Gay Couple
Republican lawmakers objected to honoring the couple who challenged the state’s ban on marriage equality.
March 17 2023 12:43 PM
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Marriage Equality
Read the latest news about marriage equality victories and the continuing fight for gays and lesbians to have the right to marry around the world. See the most recent updates on this international, national, regional, and state-by-state issue, which has been hotly contested by conservatives and far-right religious organizations. Learn about the straight allies who have been advocating for same-sex marriage in the spheres of society, entertainment, and politics, as well as the various opponents of marriage equality who seek to impede the progress of the LGBT rights movement.
Irish Drag Queen Panti Bliss Makes History on Dancing With the Stars
How the legendary drag performer became an "accidental activist" and continues to break bounderies in queer representation on mainstream TV.
March 16 2023 11:37 AM
Tennessee May Allow Clerks to Refuse Marriage Licenses to Same-Sex Couples
A bill passed by the House and pending in the Senate would allow anyone to refuse to solemnize a marriage that offends their conscience or religious beliefs.
March 09 2023 7:45 PM
Iowa Republicans Seek to End Marriage Equality in State
Their effort is unlikely to succeed, but that's not keeping them from trying.
March 02 2023 4:20 PM
Out U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas Marries His Boyfriend
“Vann and I are excited to share that we’re married!” Pappas announced on Twitter.
February 22 2023 1:14 PM
Sen. Chuck Schumer's Lesbian Daughter and Her Wife Welcome Son
Alison Schumer and Elizabeth Weiland have a son, Henry.
February 13 2023 3:53 PM
Meet the Marriage Equality Trailblazers Who Joined Jill Biden at SOTU
President Joe Biden's State of the Union event included queer representation with LGBTQ+ people in the first lady's box and inclusive words in the president's speech.
February 08 2023 1:14 PM
Amy Grant Slams Homophobes Criticizing Her for Niece’s Lesbian Wedding
"I love those brides," Grant recently said in an interview.
January 18 2023 4:00 AM
Did the Respect for Marriage Act Displace the Equality Act?
A longtime LGBTQ+ activist contemplates whether perfection really is the enemy of progress.
January 13 2023 4:11 PM
19 Arrested at Same-Sex Wedding in Nigeria
Marriage equality and same-sex sexual relations are illegal in the country.
December 21 2022 1:30 PM
January 6 Panel Seeks Criminal Charges Against Homophobe John Eastman
The U.S. House committee investigating the Capitol riot recommends that Eastman face charges for encouraging Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
December 20 2022 8:45 AM
Vermont's First Trans State Lawmaker Gets Engaged at White House
Taylor Small got a proposal at the signing ceremony for the Respect for Marriage Act.
December 16 2022 7:10 AM
President Biden Gifts Marriage Equality Pen to Vice President Harris
The president thanked Vice President Kamala Harris for her support of the LGBTQ+ community by gifting her the pen with which he signed the landmark Respect for Marriage Act into law.
December 14 2022 4:57 PM
Rights Groups, Elected Officials Applaud Respect for Marriage Act
Many are thrilled with Biden's signing of the marriage equality bill, but they note that more work remains to protect the LGBTQ+ community.
December 13 2022 8:24 PM
Marriage Equality Is Now Federal Law After President Biden Signs Act
The legislation will keep marriage equality the law of the land no matter what the Supreme Court does.
December 13 2022 4:20 PM
Karine Jean-Pierre Reflects on Historic Marriage Act Signing
The White House Press Secretary reflected on the significance of the day as the first out LGBTQ+ person to hold the position.
December 13 2022 3:18 PM
Marriage Bill a Win, But Work Not Done: HRC President Says
The Respect for Marriage Act passed because we changed hearts and minds, but anti-LGBTQ+ attacks will continue, says HRC's Kelley Robinson.
December 13 2022 12:41 PM
President Joe Biden to Sign Marriage Equality Into Law
It comes 10 years after Biden first voiced support for same-sex marriages on Meet the Press.
December 13 2022 10:24 AM
Rep. Vicky Hartzler's Out Nephew on His Aunt's Antigay Weeping
After his spot-on reply to his aunt crying on the House floor, Andrew Hartzler expounds on his relative's dangerous words.
December 10 2022 6:19 PM
Rep. Vicky Hartzler's Gay Nephew to His Aunt: You Have to Coexist
Andrew Hartzler calls out his aunt Vicky Hartzler, the anti-LGBTQ+ congresswoman who cried as she begged her colleagues to vote against marriage equality.
December 09 2022 1:42 PM