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53 years ago, Jack Baker and Michael McConnell became the first same-sex couple to wed

Their story is about a lifetime of love, commitment, and staying in the fight to prove that their marriage was legit.

Baker Jack Phillips Fined for Again Refusing Cake to LGBTQ+ Customer

A Denver judge says Phillips violated Colorado's antidiscrimination law by refusing to make a cake celebrating Autumn Scardina's transition.

50 Years, 50 Heroes: Honoring Jack Baker and Michael McConnell

LGBT activists Jeff Zarrillo and Paul Katami honor another pioneering gay couple.

Baker Jack Phillips Loses Appeal in Trans Woman's Discrimination Suit

The conservative Christian baker argued that creating a cake celebrating Autumn Scardina's transition went against his religion and violated his free speech rights.

Masterpiece Cakeshop Being Harassed, Attorneys Argue in Court

Attorneys for anti-LGBTQ baker Jack Phillips contend the state of Colorado is unfairly targeting him by enforcing its antidiscrimination law.

Left, Right, and Center Pick Apart Cakeshop Case

SCOTUS will decide if Christian baker Jack Phillips had a right to discriminate against a male couple in 2012, but pundits have already weighed in.

Don't Let Them Eat Cake, Baker Begs CO Supreme Court

After three lower courts ruled he discriminated against a gay couple, Colorado baker Jack Phillips is hoping the fourth time's the charm, taking his case to the state's highest court. 

Tony Perkins Is Furious CrossFit Canned Its Antigay Employee

The president of the Family Research Council stand up for a man who described LGBT people as "sinful" and "intolerant."

Celebrity Chefs Support Gay Rights in Supreme Court Wedding Cake Case

Jose Andres, Elizabeth Falkner, and Carla Hall believe no other chef has the right to deny service to a same-sex couple.

Supreme Court Takes Case Involving Refusal to Serve Same-Sex Couples

A Colorado web designer says she will not provide wedding website creation services to same-sex couples.

Jack Phillips Appeals Ruling for Discrimination Against Trans Woman

Phillips, who won a qualified victory at the Supreme Court in another case, says it would violate his free speech rights to make a cake celebrating a gender transition.

Masterpiece Cakeshop Back in Court for Refusing Service to Trans Woman

The case may very well be a game changer for LGBTQ equality, which is why cakeshop owner Jack Phillips wants it dismissed. 

Conservatives Rejoice Over Supreme Court Ruling Against Gay Couple

Are they cheering for religious freedom or discrimination?

Denver Church Responds to Wedding Cake Case With Inclusive Message

A church not far from the bakery where the proprietor refused service to a gay couple is trolling the anti-LGBT baker with a positive message. 

Colorado Baker Discriminated Against Gay Couple, Ginsburg Writes in Dissent

"What matters is that [the baker] would not provide a good or service to a same-sex couple that he would provide to a heterosexual couple," Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote. 

Supreme Court Will Decide Whether Bakers Must Serve Same-Sex Couples

A Colorado baker says the Constitution gives him the right to deny service to a same-sex couple getting married.

While SCOTUS Decides 'Cakeshop' Case, Canadians Bake 'Gayest Cake Ever'

A gay couple in Canada celebrating an anniversary asked for the "gayest cake ever," and an Ontario bakery delivered!

'No Gays Allowed' Proprietor Celebrates Supreme Court Decision for Baker

Jeff Amyx, who says "Christianity is under attack," has had a "No Gays Allowed" sign on the front door of his hardware store since marriage equality was enacted in 2015.

Equality Groups Sound Alarm on Cakeshop Discrimination Case

A new campaign, Open to All, shows the harm that could come from legalizing discrimination.

Kamala Harris Stumps Brett Kavanaugh with Marriage Equality Question

Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick couldn't answer the Harris's question about his personal opinion on marriage equality.

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