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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.

Gay weddings have boosted state and local economies by $6 billion since marriage equality

It's not just a legal right — marriage equality is simply good for the economy.

Southern Baptists seek to ban porn, women pastors, and marriage equality

The largest Protestant denomination in the U.S. will consider a measure this week in support of banning marriage equality.

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.

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.

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.

Texas AG Ken Paxton's wife files for divorce, citing God and ‘recent discoveries’

The Republican state senator says she can no longer honor God or herself by staying married to the embattled Texas attorney general known for crusading against LGBTQ+ rights.

The road to Obergefell: Looking back on a decade of marriage equality

Ten years ago, the Supreme Court made marriage equality the law of the land. Here’s a look at what led up to that landmark decision.

Poll shows record divide in support for marriage equality

A new Gallup poll finds Democrat support is at a record level, while Republicans are bottoming out at the lowest numbers since the passage of Obergefell v. Hodges affirmed marriage equality.

Kentucky ​Rowan County Clerk of Courts Kim Davis smiles and waves after being released from Carter County Detention Center to crowd surrounded by locals with white crosses
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Kim Davis, who denied same-sex couples marriage licenses, will appeal case to Supreme Court

The Kentucky clerk who denied same-sex couples marriage licenses is trying to get the Supreme Court to overturn marriage equality.

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.

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.

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.

New congressional resolution would make June 26 'Equality Day' celebrating LGBTQ+ victories

A new resolution would designate June 26 as “Equality Day," marking the anniversary of three historic LGBTQ+ Supreme Court victories.

Reflecting on 10 years of marriage equality: Frankie Frankeny on the stories behind the movement

"These aren’t just love stories. They’re blueprints. They’re battle cries. They’re reminders that when we tell the truth about our lives, we change the world," photographer Frankie Frankeny tells The Advocate of her book LOVE: The Heroic Stories of Marriage Equality.

45% of the world doesn't think their country is a good place for gay and lesbian people

Just 39 percent of people from over 120 countries said that their area was a good place for gay and lesbian people.

The Advocate's John Casey reflects on a decade of marriage equality in new book

"LOVE isn’t just a collection of stories. It’s a testament. A reminder. A celebration. A rallying cry."

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."

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.

Kim Davis's latest legal loss: The infamous Kentucky homophobe loses in court again

An appeals court ruled that she has to pay up.