Rob Reiner, filmmaker and marriage equality advocate, and wife Michele dead in apparent homicide
Rob Reiner cofounded the American Foundation for Equal Rights, which led the fight against California's Prop. 8.
December 15, 2025
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Scott Wiener, running to succeed Nancy Pelosi in Congress, endorsed by HRC, Victory Fund, and more
"Scott Wiener will be a champion in Congress,” HRC President Kelley Robinson said.
December 11, 2025
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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June 17, 2025
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.
June 13, 2025
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.
March 4, 2025
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 4, 2024
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.
October 15, 2024
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.
August 24, 2024
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.
August 21, 2024
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.
June 26, 2024
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.
May 15, 2024
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.
July 22, 2023
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.”
July 16, 2023
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.
June 30, 2023
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.
June 21, 2023
How the Stain of Prop. 8 May Be Removed From California
It would repeal the anti-marriage equality language of the infamous Proposition 8.
June 5, 2023