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Samuel Alito 'not suggesting' marriage equality should be overturned

Samuel Alito said that he doesn't intend to "disturb" marriage equality — but is he trustworthy?

Clarence Thomas says past SCOTUS rulings, like marriage equality, aren't 'the gospel' and can be overturned

Clarence Thomas has said that he would not follow court precedent “if I find it doesn’t make any sense."

Melissa Hortman, assassinated MN lawmaker, was a champion for families and LGBTQ+ rights

Here’s a look at Melissa Hortman’s legislative history and legacy on abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and family aide.

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.

Supreme Court declines to hear case involving Massachusetts school's ban on 'only two genders' t-shirt

The move leaves in place lower court rulings approving a school's ban on the shirt. Justices Thomas and Alito dissented from the decision to decline the case.

SCOTUS rules against nation's first religious charter school

A split decision keeps in place a lower court ruling barring St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School in Oklahoma from accessing funds in the state's charter school program.

Hegseth attacks transgender service members in speech: 'No more dudes in dresses. We're done with that s**t'

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sparks outrage by denigrating transgender military members, saying the armed forces are "leaving wokeness behind."

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.

Trump's DOE orders University of Pennsylvania to erase trans athletes' records

The Department of Education has given UPenn ten days to wipe out any records set by trans people, issue a formal apology, and agree to ban trans athletes going forward.

Ohio Supreme Court hears pivotal LGBTQ+ parental rights case

The court will be asked whether marriage equality rights recognized in the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges decision can be retroactively applied to unmarried couples.

Naples Pride sues city after its security costs 'skyrocketed' amid fears of anti-trans protests

“Before the city, emboldened by anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment, imposed unconstitutional burdens on Pridefest, Naples Pride was able to feature its family-friendly drag performance without issue for years,” said Samantha Past, the ACLU of Florida’s LGBTQ+ rights attorney.

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.

Trump vs. Maine: State refuses anti-trans sports policies as federal agencies push to cut funding

Here's everything you need to know about Trump's spat with Gov. Janet Mills of Maine.

Montana's effort to reject marriage equality isn't moving forward ... for now

Montana legislators tabled a resolution against marriage equality with the help of Republicans.

Biden honors LGBTQ+ trailblazers for marriage equality contributions at Presidential Citizens Medal ceremony

Evan Wolfson and Mary Bonauto joined other remarkable Americans at a White House ceremony to honor their excellence.

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.

Abortion and trans rights need more than a Kamala Harris victory: 'Legalization does not equal access'

While its CEO has a “best case” and “worst case” in mind, there will still be plenty of work for Elevated Access no matter the outcome of the November elections.

Colorado to pay $1.5M to settle anti-marriage equality 303 Creative SCOTUS case

Web designer Lorie Smith claimed anti-discrimination laws violated her First Amendment rights; a conservative U.S. Supreme Court majority agreed.

American Bar Association files brief supporting legal challenge to Tennessee's transgender health care ban

The ban "is inimical to equality and equal dignity before the law," the American Bar Association's brief says.

Michigan's Dana Nessel: Republicans 'can pry this wedding band from my cold, dead, gay hand'

Nessel said that Kamala Harris' actions as Attorney General of California over 13 years ago "meant a lot" to her, as Harris "was fighting for families like mine."