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10 years of marriage equality - Meet the Advocate editors who were there

On the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling for marriage equality, join the Advocate editors who covered it as they share stories of their professional and personal experiences.

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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.

Former Calif. legislator Evan Low is the new head of LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, which supports queer politicians

Low will succeed Annise Parker, who announced several months ago that she planned to step down.

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.

Why The Advocate endorses Kamala Harris for president

Harris has brought a long and strong record of LGBTQ+ rights support to the White House, and promises to do even more.

A Prop 8 couple remembers how much of an LGBTQ+ ally Kamala Harris is

Kamala Harris officiated Kris Perry and Sandy Stier's wedding in 2013, just an hour after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the stay on same-sex marriages in California.

HRC's Kelley Robinson to DNC: We fight for LGBTQ+ freedom “without exception”

Robinson delivered a stirring speech on a day that spotlighted LGBTQ+ rights.

Every Supreme Court decision that radically changed LGBTQ+ rights

The court’s LGBTQ+ decisions have given our community cause for celebration as well as cause for despair. Here’s a look back at these rulings.

Months after election, gay House candidate Evan Low will be on November ballot. Here's what happened

Low, currently a member of the California Assembly, is running for a U.S. House seat from Silicon Valley.

Jonathan D. Lewis, Gay Activist Against Prop. 8 and DADT, Dead at 64

Lewis provided funding for GetEQUAL and was on the board of the American Foundation for Equal Rights, among many other activist and philanthropic endeavors.

California Voters to Decide Fate of State's Prop 8 Same-Sex Marriage Ban in 2024

An amendment would remove language from the state constitution that states “only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.”

Prop 8’s Sandy Stier & Kris Perry Mark 10 Years of Marriage

Vice President Kamala Harris paid tribute to Sandy Stier and Kris Perry during a Pride reception at the vice president’s residence.

Kamala Harris: Our One-on-One With the Vice President

As Republicans vehemently attack reproductive and trans rights, the VP sees a linked battle for bodily autonomy.

How the Stain of Prop. 8 May Be Removed From California

It would repeal the anti-marriage equality language of the infamous Proposition 8.