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20 Years Ago Today Massachusetts Made History by Ruling in Favor of Marriage Equality

The ruling from the state's Supreme Judicial Court made Massachusetts the first in the nation with equal marriage rights.

Texas Judge Refuses to Marry Same-Sex Couples, Cites Supreme Court Decision

She claims that the decision that allowed a Colorado web designer not to be forced to create a site contrary to her beliefs extends to her view that only heterosexual couples should be married.

One-Fifth of United Methodist U.S. Congregations Leaving Over LGBTQ+ Issues

Most of those leaving are conservative, as it's expected the church will soon adopt more LGBTQ-affirming policies.

PHOTOS: Montana Marriages

Same-sex couples won the right to marry starting Wednesday in Big Sky Country.

Same-Sex Marriages Halted in Indiana

An appeals court has granted a stay of the Wednesday ruling that struck down the state's marriage ban.

Same-Sex Marriage Begins in Uruguay

Rodrigo Borda and Sergio Mirando, partners of 14 years, became the first gay couple to register for marriage in the South American country.

Clinton criticized on same-sex marriage

Although many gays and lesbians consider New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton an ally, the executive director of that state's leading gay rights group says she isn't supportive enough when it comes to same-sex marriage.

Italy grapples with same-sex marriage

A top Italian cardinal was set to address Italian bishops Monday amid a debate in this overwhelmingly Catholic country over whether the government should grant unmarried couples--likely including gay couples--some form of legal recognition.

Defining the movement for same-sex marriage

Many LGBT African-Americans are resisting the urge to equate the struggle for gay equality with the struggle for racial equality. It's not too late for everyone to find a common ground.

Jobs Report Finally Recognizes Same-Sex Marriages as Marriages

The January report marks the first time same-sex couples were classified with other married couples.

Nepal Registers First Same-Sex Marriage

In a groundbreaking move, a couple in Nepal becomes the first to have their marriage legally recognized.

Politician: Same-Sex Marriage Is Cause of COVID

Scottish parliamentary candidate Peter Tait says he wants to represent "things that God would want me to represent."

Cuba Prepares to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

It's a huge change from the beginning of the Castro era.

German Lawmakers to Vote on Same-Sex Marriage

Chancellor Angela Merkel said she would love to see parliament move towards a "vote of conscience."

Australians Should Not Vote on Same-Sex Marriage

Here's why a bill that would let citizens vote on marriage equality is a bad idea.

Trump: Same-Sex Marriage Is a Dead Issue

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Donald Trump weighed in on marriage equality and Caitlyn Jenner.