House Votes To Protect Same-Sex Marriage
The Respect for Marriage Act had been introduced by House Democrats to safeguard gay marriage following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in June.
Obergefell v. Hodges
New Jersey Lawmakers Vote To Codify Same-Sex Marriage Into State Law
“Basic equal rights should not be denied to any class of citizen, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation,” said State Senator Vin Gopal.
It Starts: In “Trump’s America,” the Marriage Equality Battle Takes Off in Texas
On the day of Trump’s inauguration, the Texas Supreme Court announced it will now hear a case it previously rejected that seeks to strip spousal benefits from same-sex partners and narrow the scope of federal marriage equality in the state. Experts say the decision might ultimately trickle down to kick off similar legal challenges in other states.
Marriage Equality and an Amazing Pride Weekend
With the Supreme Court ruling in favor of marriage equality on Friday, our community rejoiced and we enjoyed our most epic Pride ever!
