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What the Respect for Marriage Act Means for Same-Sex Couples

The United States Supreme Court has been at the center of American political life for decades. The court’s recent actions, though, have laid the groundwork for a more combative relationship with the public. While the court used to be the champion of progressive politics, the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade marks a new and aggressive conservative […]

Is Congress Finally Taking Marriage Equality Seriously?

Following the Supreme Court’s shocking reversal of reproductive rights, the United States is at a crossroads. Emboldened by the defeat of Roe v. Wade, many conservative activists are putting other human rights protections in their crosshairs. Most notably, Justice Clarence Thomas has openly called for a reexamination of the legal doctrine that made marriage equality […]

Marriage Equality is Under Threat, But States Are Taking Action

Just over six years ago, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that marriage equality was the law of the land. Long overdue, the landmark decision of Obergefell v. Hodges was a huge leap toward affirming the love and humanity of millions in the eyes of the law. Still, while same-sex couples have enjoyed […]

Same-Sex Marriage Recognition Is Growing Around the World

Amid fears that the Supreme Court is going to repeal Roe v. Wade, there are concerns that the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges same-sex marriage decision may be the next to go under the conservative Court. In response, states are taking action to codify same-sex marriage rights in case Obergefell is overturned. Meanwhile, laws ensuring same-sex […]

Gay Marriage Goes to the Supreme Court

Announcing the acceptance of four appeals that relate to issues of same-sex marriage in America, the U.S. Supreme Court takes the first step toward addressing directly one of the hottest political questions of the past decade. State after state in the nation has either passed laws permitting gay marriage or attempted to restrict and avoid […]