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Marriage equality or same-sex marriage? Why the language matters

This is why The Advocate uses "marriage equality" over "same-sex marriage" or "gay marriage."

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North Dakota Senate rejects resolution seeking to overturn marriage equality

The resolution failed to pass the state Senate in a 16-31 vote after only ten minutes of debate.

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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.

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The Advocate ranked the 25 most important queer history moments of the century so far

From the good and the bad, from marriage equality, decriminalization of queer sex, and groundbreaking electoral victories to the Pulse massacre and the unfortunate election of Donald Trump to the presidency — twice — here are the biggest queer news events of the first quarter of the 21st century.

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Michigan Republican calls for making marriage equality 'illegal again'

State Rep. Josh Schriver unleashed a firestorm of controversy on social media.

Colorado governor Jared Polis signing SB25-014 entitled Protecting the Freedom to Marry into law

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.

Brian Camenker, director of MassResistance

Who is MassResistance, the far-right group behind anti-marriage equality resolutions?

MassResistance one of the most virulently anti-LGBTQ+ groups out there, and it's looking to end marriage equality.

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Michigan Republican lawmaker to introduce resolution asking SCOTUS to overturn marriage equality

State Rep. Josh Schriver announced that he will be introducing a measure on Tuesday urging the court to reverse Obergefell v. Hodges.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed renews the vows of same sex couple John Lewis Stuart Gafney 2024 ceremony at City Hall

Here's how queer couples can protect their marriage under a new Trump administration

Experts don't see an immediate threat to marriage equality, but they recommend some proactive steps for protection.

Ken Paxton attends Trump signing of executive order to dismantle Department of Education

Anti-LGBTQ+ Texas AG Ken Paxton announces U.S. Senate bid

The very MAGA Paxton will challenge incumbent John Cornyn in the Republican primary next year.

marriage equality demonstrators rally outside the Supreme Court before oral arguments on same sex marriage Washington DC April 2015

Can marriage equality be overturned? It's unlikely, but that won't stop Republicans from trying

Unlikely, but not impossible.

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North Dakota GOP advances resolution calling for end to nationwide marriage equality

The measure, passed in the North Dakota House and pending in the Senate, doesn't have the force of law and merely advises the Supreme Court, but it shows what Republicans are thinking.

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South Carolina venue hosts free LGBTQ+ weddings in show of support and protest

Amid threats to marriage equality and LGBTQ+ rights in general, an art fair hosted the weddings and raised money to benefit transgender people.

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Idaho Republicans' resolution to repeal marriage equality is 'foreshadowing' for the U.S.

Idaho's leading LGBTQ+ groups tell The Advocate that the state GOP's effort to overturn marriage equality does not "address any of the many issues facing Idahoans today."