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From legitimacy to uncertainty, Advocate readers reflect on 10 years of marriage equality and what comes next

The Advocate asked the community to tell us how the Obergefell ruling impacted them and their relationships. Here's what they said.

After 10 years of marriage equality, the fight continues for LGBTQ+ rights

Opinion: "Today, we are seeing a massive attack on the rights of LGBTQ+ people. Since 2022, an astounding 1,903 bills aimed at restricting the rights of LGBTQ+ people have been introduced – at least one in each of our 50 state legislatures. 220 have become law in 27 states," writes Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings.

Iconic marriage equality activist Evan Wolfson on the future of marriage equality

In an exclusive interview with The Advocate Evan Wolfson talks about the likelihood of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning marriage equality.

Jim Obergefell: 10 years after my Supreme Court win, marriage equality is under attack

Opinion: "When activists fought for the queer community in years past, existing rights were not at risk. Our community had nothing to lose. We could only gain rights that society and laws had long denied us. In 2025, we stand to lose the rights we have achieved," argues Jim Obergefell.

600,000 same-sex couples have tied the knot since Obergefell ruling made marriage equality legal

Some 823,000 married queer couples live in the U.S. today, double the number from before the Supreme Court made marriage equality the law of the land.

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.

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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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.

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.

Pope Leo XIV says marriage is 'between a man and a woman'

The new pope made the statement in a private meeting with the Vatican diplomatic corps.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

Hundreds of couples marry as Thailand legalizes marriage equality (in photos)

Thailand became the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize marriage equality on Thursday.

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.

Here’s why Republicans are poised to dismantle marriage equality

It’s a perfect storm of a conservative court, the Project 2025 ethos running the next administration, and anti-LGBTQ+ congressional leaders, writes John Casey.

Here's how queer couples can protect their marriage under a new Trump administration

Experts don't see an immediate threat to marriage equality, but they recommend some proactive steps for protection.

Ted Olson, the conservative attorney who fought for marriage equality, is dead at 84

Olson took on marriage equality as a principle of conservatism, he said.