Marriage equality or same-sex marriage? Why the language matters
This is why The Advocate uses "marriage equality" over "same-sex marriage" or "gay marriage."
April 16 2025 6:00 AM
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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.
Out gay Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs law repealing marriage equality ban
The new law ensures that even if the Supreme Court reverses Obergefell, marriage equality will still be legal in Colorado.
April 11 2025 3:11 PM
These are the 38 countries that have legalized marriage equality (in order)
To date, only 38 nations allow same-sex couples to marry, and none of them did before 2001.
March 19 2025 6:00 AM
Can marriage equality be overturned? It's unlikely, but that won't stop Republicans from trying
Unlikely, but not impossible.
March 18 2025 9:54 AM
North Dakota Senate rejects resolution seeking to overturn marriage equality
The resolution failed to pass the state Senate in a 16-31 vote after only ten minutes of debate.
March 14 2025 1:16 PM
Kim Davis's latest legal loss: The infamous Kentucky homophobe loses in court again
An appeals court ruled that she has to pay up.
March 07 2025 11:30 AM
Montana's effort to reject marriage equality isn't moving forward ... for now
Montana legislators tabled a resolution against marriage equality with the help of Republicans.
March 04 2025 1:56 PM
What states are the most dangerous for LGBTQ+ people? Here are the worst 15
A lot of states are passing laws that target the LGBTQ+ community — but these 15 are the absolute worst.
March 04 2025 10:14 AM
The troubling anti-LGBTQ+ history of a conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate
LGBTQ+ advocates warn that Brad Schimel threatens hard-won rights, including marriage equality.
March 03 2025 6:00 AM
Michigan Republican lawmaker to introduce resolution asking SCOTUS to overturn marriage equality
State Rep. Josh Schriver announced that he will be introducing a measure on Tuesday urging the court to reverse Obergefell v. Hodges.
February 25 2025 1:55 PM
American satisfaction with state of LGBTQ+ rights reaches lowest point in over a decade
Just over half of Americans said they are satisfied with the nation's acceptance of gay and lesbian people, the lowest rate since 2013.
February 05 2025 2:05 PM
Idaho Republicans' resolution to repeal marriage equality is 'foreshadowing' for the U.S.
Idaho's leading LGBTQ+ groups tell The Advocate that the state GOP's effort to overturn marriage equality does not "address any of the many issues facing Idahoans today."
January 27 2025 9:30 AM
Virginia lawmakers pass marriage equality, abortion & voting protections
Democrats are hopeful they can amend the state’s constitution to protect hard-fought rights.
January 15 2025 5:17 PM
Idaho Republicans file resolution to repeal marriage equality
They want to return to a so-called “natural definition” of marriage as between one man and one woman.
January 08 2025 5:06 PM
Biden honors LGBTQ+ trailblazers for marriage equality contributions at Presidential Citizens Medal ceremony
Evan Wolfson and Mary Bonauto joined other remarkable Americans at a White House ceremony to honor their excellence.
January 03 2025 12:17 PM
A New York judge refused to marry a lesbian couple. The community wants her to resign
Felicia Pitts-Davis is being investigated by the state Commission of Judicial Conduct for refusing to marry a lesbian couple despite marrying a straight couple moments before.
December 06 2024 11:39 AM
Michigan Republican calls for making marriage equality 'illegal again'
State Rep. Josh Schriver unleashed a firestorm of controversy on social media.
December 03 2024 4:45 PM
What states are voting on marriage equality on Tuesday?
Marriage equality may be settled law, but some states still have discriminatory amendments in their constitutions.
November 04 2024 5:53 PM
A royal love story: India's first out gay prince and his American husband
Discover the powerful love story of Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil and Prince DeAndre Richardson, who are breaking barriers and fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in India.
November 04 2024 4:20 PM
Michigan church fires beloved music director of 34 years over same-sex marriage
Many of the parishioners are outraged.
November 02 2024 12:37 PM