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Hundreds of couples marry as Thailand legalizes marriage equality (in photos)

Thailand became the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize marriage equality on Thursday.

Speaker of Oklahoma house to intervene in same-sex divorce case

The speaker of the Oklahoma house has filed a motion to intervene in a case involving an appeal of a Tulsa County judge's decision to dismiss a same-sex divorce decree, reports the Associated Press.

County in New York recognizes same-sex marriages

Westchester County in New York will recognize same-sex marriages performed in states and countries that allow them.

View From the Hill - Hate Crimes

Washington debates hate crimes and a slew of ads -- bad, good, and campy -- hit the airwaves on both sides of the same-sex marriage issue.

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.

Santa Fe Really Insists That Marriage Equality Is Already Legal

The resolution is not legally binding, but affirms statements made by Santa Fe Mayor David Coss last month that the New Mexico constitution already allows for same-sex marriage.

One Air Force Base Recognizes N.M. Marriages

As a handful of counties recognize same-sex marriage in New Mexico, one Air Force base has made adjustments.

Lesbian Couple Sues for Marriage Equality in Colorado

Dr. Rebecca Brinkman and Margaret Burd have filed suit for the right to wed, arguing that a civil union will deny them key rights and privileges bestowed by marriage equality.

Emma. Star Bill Nighy on a Modern Jane Austen & Crying at Gay Weddings

The veteran actor chats with The Advocate about why the evolution of marriage to include same-gender weddings is overwhelmingly emotional to him. 

Op-ed: Waiting for Marriage in the Bible Belt

We asked readers for personal stories about how the U.S. Supreme Court's highly anticipated ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act has consequences for their own lives. R. Zeke Fread says he'll be happy for his friends in other states on the Day of Decision, but he knows more must be done in Florida.

In a Loving spirit

An open letter to the African-American community on marriage equality for same-sex couples

Famous and Powerful Express Joy for Irish Marriage Vote

People around the globe are applauding the arrival of marriage equality in Ireland after today's historic, landslide victory.

Guam's Attorney General, Governor Lock Horns Over Marriage Equality

The U.S. territory's top legal official wants same-sex couples to receive marriage licenses, but the governor says the matter should be put to a vote.