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After the 2024 election, we can be inspired by these historical LGBTQ+ movements against oppression

Amid the trauma and disappointment of the election results, we take a look at queer resistance over the past century

303 Creative SCOTUS Ruling Is Signal to Keep Fighting, Activists Say

The Supreme Court's ruling is narrow in scope but sets the stage for more chipping away at antidiscrimination law.

The Appalling Judges Who Could Replace Anthony Kennedy

Many potential Trump nominees for the Supreme Court vacancy have shown hostility to the rights of LGBT people, other minorities, and women.

Justice Kennedy Implies Kim Davis Should Resign

In an appearance at Harvard Law School, the author of the Supreme Court's marriage equality decision said public officials must enforce the law — and should resign if they object.

Trump Hopes for a Chance to Replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Supreme Court

Or Anthony Kennedy, sources say, as both LGBT-supportive jurists are in their 80s.

The Supreme Court Justices' Secret Deal on LGBTQ+ Rights and Its Impact Today

A secret deal between Justices John Roberts and Anthony Kennedy still has implications today.

Trevor Noah Gives Pride Month A Hopeful Send-off

The loss of Anthony Kennedy from the high court has LGBT people worried about the future.

Tell Your Neighbor We’ll Get Through This Together

Anthony Kennedy's retirement means Trump's effect lasts longer, so we have to outlast even that.

Filling the Supreme Court Is More Crucial Than You Knew

Anthony Kennedy was with us on marriage, but the next justice may be the truly crucial vote in deciding the  outcome of future LGBT rights cases.

How Joe Biden Helped Win Marriage Equality

Speaking at a Freedom to Marry event, Biden recalls his role as a U.S. senator in keeping Robert Bork off the Supreme Court -- and bringing Anthony Kennedy on.

Supreme Court Puts Idaho Marriages On Hold

Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy granted Idaho's request for a stay on yesterday's order striking down the state's marriage ban, as attorneys for the state's Republican leadership prepare to appeal.

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People of the Year: Anthony & the Supremes

While Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy deserves special notice for his poetic opinion for the majority, it was the entire court’s role in marriage equality that had the greatest impact on LGBT lives in 2015.

Embattled Senator Predicts Justice Kennedy Will Retire; Is It a Ploy?

Nevada Republican Dean Heller says the swing justice will retire soon, but Heller may just be trying to energize voters.

Marriage Icon Jim Obergefell 'Devastated' by Kennedy Retirement

Obergefell -- who helped legalize nationwide marriage equality -- expresses his worries over the future of LGBT rights.

Supreme Court: Marriage Equality Back On in Nevada

Because state officials will not appeal Tuesday's ruling striking down Nevada's ban on same-sex marriage, couples in that state can soon begin to marry, the Supreme Court announced.

Justice Kennedy Shuts Down Prop. 8 Backers

A pro-Prop. 8 group called Alliance Defending Freedom is told to take a hike.

'Ex-Gay' Leader: Justices, Obama Are on the Down Low — Plus They're Nazis

Greg Quinlan makes some contradictory assertions in his fury over recent pro-gay Supreme Court rulings.