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The Supreme Court Justices' Secret Deal on LGBTQ+ Rights and Its Impact Today

A secret deal between Justices John Roberts and Anthony Kennedy still has implications today.

Justice Kennedy Retires, Putting Rights in Jeopardy

Trump will likely nominate a much more conservative justice to succeed swing vote Kennedy.

Where Will Justice Kennedy Stand on the Marriage Cases?

The past writings of the justice considered the swing vote suggest he could side with a sweeping decision in favor of marriage equality.

Embattled Senator Predicts Justice Kennedy Will Retire; Is It a Ploy?

Nevada Republican Dean Heller says the swing justice will retire soon, but Heller may just be trying to energize voters.

Justice Kennedy Shuts Down Prop. 8 Backers

A pro-Prop. 8 group called Alliance Defending Freedom is told to take a hike.

Justice Kennedy Implies Kim Davis Should Resign

In an appearance at Harvard Law School, the author of the Supreme Court's marriage equality decision said public officials must enforce the law — and should resign if they object.

Homophobes Gorsuch, Thomas Wanted the Cake Shop Decision to Go Further

Read Justice Kennedy's ruling in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case and see how Justices Gorsuch and Thomas viewed the decision.

8 Best Quotes From Kennedy's Opinion on DOMA

A few big points that Justice Kennedy made in his opinion on the Windsor case on Wednesday.

3 Reasons This Antigay Lawyer Thinks He'll Win

One of the lawyers representing the anti-LGBT side is set on winning votes from justices Kennedy, Roberts and Breyer. Here's why.

Supreme Court Post-Gaming: What's Kennedy Thinking?

Duke University law and political science professor Neil Siegel was at the Supreme Court hearing. He tells us why he expects Justice Roberts isn't our friend and Justice Kennedy will save the day.

Filling the Supreme Court Is More Crucial Than You Knew

Anthony Kennedy was with us on marriage, but the next justice may be the truly crucial vote in deciding the  outcome of future LGBT rights cases.

Supreme Court Puts Idaho Marriages On Hold

Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy granted Idaho's request for a stay on yesterday's order striking down the state's marriage ban, as attorneys for the state's Republican leadership prepare to appeal.

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People of the Year: Anthony & the Supremes

While Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy deserves special notice for his poetic opinion for the majority, it was the entire court’s role in marriage equality that had the greatest impact on LGBT lives in 2015.

The Specious Legal Argument at the Center of the Cake Case

The antigay baker is framing his argument around freedom of speech, not freedom of religion. Where that will lead, no one knows.

Republicans Are Gloating Over the News of Kennedy's Retirement

Political commentators and senators are salivating at the possibility of an even more conservative Supreme Court.

Marriage Icon Jim Obergefell 'Devastated' by Kennedy Retirement

Obergefell -- who helped legalize nationwide marriage equality -- expresses his worries over the future of LGBT rights.

'Ex-Gay' Leader: Justices, Obama Are on the Down Low — Plus They're Nazis

Greg Quinlan makes some contradictory assertions in his fury over recent pro-gay Supreme Court rulings.

Oregon: NOM Asks Supreme Court to Stop Same-Sex Marriages

The National Organization for Marriage has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to halt marriages in Oregon while it attempts to continue appealing last week's decision.