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.
DECEMBER 8, 2024
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The Love Story Before The High Court
Jim Obergefell sued his home state of Ohio to be recognized as the widower of his late partner of 21 years, John Arthur, and today, his case is before the Supreme Court.
APRIL 28, 2015
Jim Obergefell: Edie Windsor Made the World Better
The plaintiff who helped bring marriage equality to the U.S. reflects on the woman who brought down DOMA.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
Jim Obergefell: I'm Worried About the Future of Marriage Equality
With a conservative majority on the Supreme Court, all it would take is the right case for marriage equality to be overturned, the historic plaintiff says.
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Jim Obergefell Challenges Republican Candidates on Marriage Equality
Ahead of tonight's debate, the lead plaintiff in the Supreme Court marriage equality case notes the lack of support in the GOP presidential field.
AUGUST 6, 2015
Clinton Cites Marriage and Obergefell in Campaign Speech
The Democratic front-runner hails the Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage as a key ruling that voters will want upheld as she campaigns in advance of next week's Wisconsin primary.
MARCH 28, 2016
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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
LGBTQ+ Rights Icon Jim Obergefell Loses Election
The marriage equality activist came up short in his bid to get elected to Ohio's legislature.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Jim Obergefell's Gracious Tweet on Antonin Scalia's Death
The marriage equality plaintiff sends condolences to the family of the marriage equality opponent.
FEBRUARY 14, 2016
Obergefell to Kim Davis: You're Not Above the Law
The named plaintiff in the Supreme Court marriage equality case wrote an open letter telling Davis to do her job, and invites all readers to add their names.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
WATCH: Jim Obergefell's Heartfelt Reaction on the Court Steps
The lead plaintiff of the historic marriage equality case speaks out for the first time on the steps of the Supreme Court.
JUNE 26, 2015
Andreja Pejic: Trans People 'Can Change Public Opinion'
Jim Obergefell, a leading advocate for marriage equality, and the world's most famous trans model talk about the adversities faced by transgender people.
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
Jim Obergefell: Amy Coney Barrett Would Narrow LGBTQ+ Americans' Lives
LGBTQ+ people would face something Barrett herself cautioned against: "a shallow and unfulfilling life," says the marriage equality plaintiff.
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Samuel Alito is afraid of being called a bigot? Jim Obergefell has heard far worse (exclusive)
Samual Alito referenced Jim Obergefell's case when lamenting on homophobia not being acceptable. Well, Obergefell has some words for Alito.
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Kamala Harris Makes Historic Visit to Stonewall Inn, Vows to Fight Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate
As one of Harris’s many firsts, she is now the first sitting Vice President of the United States to visit the famed queer space.
JUNE 27, 2023
Marriage Icon Jim Obergefell 'Devastated' by Kennedy Retirement
Obergefell -- who helped legalize nationwide marriage equality -- expresses his worries over the future of LGBT rights.
JUNE 28, 2018
Jim Obergefell: John Was There With Me Last Night
From his vantage point one row behind First Lady Michelle Obama, the man whose lawsuit changed marriage in America offers his view of 'the speech.'
JANUARY 13, 2016
Jim Obergefell, Marriage Equality Plaintiff, Runs for Ohio House
"I don't mind being the underdog, and I'm not afraid to take on any issue when it's the right thing to do," Obergefell says in a Twitter video.
JANUARY 18, 2022
Jim Obergefell Takes on 'Religious Liberty' Bill in Congressional Hearing
The First Amendment Defense Act would make second-class citizens of LGBT people and others, the marriage equality plaintiff tells a House committee.
JULY 13, 2016
Jim Obergefell: We Still Don't Enjoy True Marriage Equality
Six years after the historic Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, there's still a lot of work to do.
MARCH 16, 2021