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."
APRIL 16, 2025
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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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A queer filmmaker led Kamala Harris’s video team at the White House. Azza Cohen shares what that was like
This queer woman kept her eye and camera trained on the most powerful woman in the world for history.
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Kyrsten Sinema defends filibuster in farewell address to Senate
Sinema, the first out bisexual in Congress, said the rule is necessary to build consensus. Also, as she leaves office, she is being accused of misusing campaign funds for extensive and expensive travel.
DECEMBER 26, 2024
New England wedding vendors offer help to same-sex couples before Trump inauguration
There's fear that the new administration will threaten marriage equality, so vendors in the region are offering free or discounted services to queer couples and noncitizens in a rush to marry.
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Why The Advocate endorses Kamala Harris for president
Harris has brought a long and strong record of LGBTQ+ rights support to the White House, and promises to do even more.
OCTOBER 15, 2024
How pro-LGBTQ+ is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' vice president pick? His record speaks for itself
The Minnesota governor's LGBTQ+ support started long before his time in politics.
AUGUST 7, 2024
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.
APRIL 11, 2025
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.
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
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.
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Pam Bondi promises to 'respect the law' on marriage equality in Senate confirmation hearing
Bondi, nominated to be the next attorney general, made the comment after California Sen. Adam Schiff, a Democrat, asked if she would defend the marriage of LGBTQ+ couples.
JANUARY 15, 2025
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.
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Where do Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on LGBTQ+ rights?
From gay marriage to transgender health care, we break down the presidential candidates' positions.
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Stonewall veteran Miss Major endorses Kamala Harris for president
The Stonewall veteran and activist announced that she is supporting Harris' campaign in light of her long pro-LGBTQ+ record.
JULY 29, 2024
Can marriage equality be overturned? It's unlikely, but that won't stop Republicans from trying
Unlikely, but not impossible.
MARCH 18, 2025
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.
MARCH 14, 2025
Mitch McConnell will leave Senate with egregiously anti-LGBTQ+ record
The Republican, who announced Thursday that he will not run for reelection in 2026, has a record of opposition to LGBTQ+ equality.
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Here are President Joe Biden's 15 queerest accomplishments
Biden leaves office as the most pro-LGBTQ+ president in history.
JANUARY 20, 2025
Idaho Republicans file resolution to repeal marriage equality
They want to return to a so-called “natural definition” of marriage as between one man and one woman.
JANUARY 8, 2025
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.
DECEMBER 23, 2024
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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