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Marriage Equality
Read the latest news about marriage equality victories and the continuing fight for gays and lesbians to have the right to marry around the world. See the most recent updates on this international, national, regional, and state-by-state issue, which has been hotly contested by conservatives and far-right religious organizations. Learn about the straight allies who have been advocating for same-sex marriage in the spheres of society, entertainment, and politics, as well as the various opponents of marriage equality who seek to impede the progress of the LGBT rights movement.
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.
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A royal love story: India's first out gay prince and his American husband
Discover the powerful love story of Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil and Prince DeAndre Richardson, who are breaking barriers and fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in India.
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Michigan church fires beloved music director of 34 years over same-sex marriage
Many of the parishioners are outraged.
November 02 2024 12:37 PM
Virginia LGBTQ+ advocates and allies come together to celebrate 10 years of marriage equality
Equality Virginia's annual black-tie affair at Richmond’s Main Street Station was extra special as attendees celebrated same-sex couples’ right to get married.
October 09 2024 10:15 AM
Michael Knowles claims LGBTQ+ people have 'pretend' families with queer parents 'not fit to raise a child'
The far-right media flamethrower is attacking the LGBTQ+ community again with comments against queer parents.
September 26 2024 2:06 PM
Jim Obergefell reflects on 9th anniversary of Supreme Court marriage equality ruling
The legendary civil rights activist will attend a White House Pride celebration on the day of the anniversary.
June 26 2024 2:09 PM
Americans still support marriage equality by a vast majority — just not Republicans
More than two in three Americans still believe that marriage equality should be the law of the land, despite a slight dip in support.
June 24 2024 2:01 PM
Most married same-sex couples worried about challenges to marriage equality: study
In the aftermath of recent Supreme Court decisions, same-sex couples are worried about their marriage rights.
June 24 2024 7:00 AM
Thailand will be the first Southeast Asian country with marriage equality
The bill grants LGBTQ+ couples the same legal rights and recognition as heterosexual couples, including inheritance, adoption, and health care decision-making.
June 18 2024 9:26 AM
Barack Obama made history by publicly supporting same-sex marriages 12 years ago today
In the years since, the LGBTQ+ community has seen tremendous strides in the push toward equality, but much work remains to protect the rights of marginalized people.
May 09 2024 12:45 PM
Don Lemon marries long-time partner in fabulous Manhattan wedding
The former CNN anchor pulled out all the stops for his union to Tim Malone.
April 09 2024 8:51 AM
Uganda used the U.S. Supreme Court's anti-abortion ruling to outlaw being LGBTQ+
Uganda's highest court cited the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson ruling in their decision to uphold a law criminalizing same-sex relationships.
April 07 2024 12:11 AM
Gay Godfather David Mixner was both pro-sex and pro-equality
Reflecting on the legacy of the man who brought LGBTQ+ liberation to the White House.
March 12 2024 12:47 PM
Greek Orthodox Church expels pro-marriage lawmakers, but that isn’t stopping LGBTQ+ couples from celebrating
No communion for you, say angry church leaders.
March 08 2024 2:01 PM
Laverne Cox is begging all queer Americans to vote Democrat in the 2024 election
The trans icon is reminding everyone what's at stake this year.
March 03 2024 12:22 PM
Tennessee GOP quietly overturns marriage equality by giving officials the right to refuse
Public officials in Tennessee can now refuse to grant a marriage license to anyone at their own discretion, for any reason.
February 26 2024 2:41 PM
Greece FINALLY legalizes same-sex marriage & the gays are having a kiki
Social media users had a lot to say about Greece welcoming marriage equality.
February 16 2024 11:43 AM
Tennessee Republicans pass bill allowing marriage discrimination toward same-sex couples
Despite marriage equality being the law of the land with significant support, the GOP continues to try to legislate LGBTQ+ people out of society.
February 15 2024 12:03 PM
Kamala Harris marks 20 years since first officiating same-sex marriages and reunites with gay couple she wed
On Valentine’s Day weekend in 2004, the vice president first performed same-sex marriages as San Francisco district attorney. The Advocate spoke exclusively to a gay couple she married.
February 14 2024 12:27 PM