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Marriage Equality

The US legalized same-sex marriage with a historic ruling in 2015. We track how it’s gone since then, as well as efforts for similar rights around the world.

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The White House just appointed its first openly transgender stafferThe White House just appointed its first openly transgender staffer
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A big step.

By German Lopez
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Tinder’s war with Vanity Fair, explainedTinder’s war with Vanity Fair, explained
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Tinder should stop being so ashamed of casual sex.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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A high school may have cut a basketball player from a yearbook tribute because he’s gayA high school may have cut a basketball player from a yearbook tribute because he’s gay
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And it’s legal under state law.

By German Lopez
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John Oliver takes on America’s disastrous approach to sex educationJohn Oliver takes on America’s disastrous approach to sex education
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“Two teenagers shouldn’t have completely different levels of sex ed just because they’re in two different school districts.”

By German Lopez
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Read the full transcript of Obama’s rousing, emotional speech in SelmaRead the full transcript of Obama’s rousing, emotional speech in Selma
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“What greater form of patriotism is there than the belief that America is not yet finished?”

By German Lopez
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Vox Sentences: An attack on Jerusalem’s Pride paradeVox Sentences: An attack on Jerusalem’s Pride parade
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By Dara Lind
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Donald Trump is out-polling Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio in their home state of FloridaDonald Trump is out-polling Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio in their home state of Florida
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And 9 more things to know before you start the day.

By Jonathan Allen
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It’s a low bar, but Jeb Bush sounds a lot more presidential than the GOP packIt’s a low bar, but Jeb Bush sounds a lot more presidential than the GOP pack
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And 9 more things you should know before you start the day.

By Jonathan Allen
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The absurd reason the FDA bans many transgender women from donating bloodThe absurd reason the FDA bans many transgender women from donating blood
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How marriage equality won, in one incredibly moving videoHow marriage equality won, in one incredibly moving video
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Watch it. Be warned: It’s hard not to cry.

By German Lopez
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Caitlyn Jenner’s ESPYS speech raised the disturbing disparities transgender people faceCaitlyn Jenner’s ESPYS speech raised the disturbing disparities transgender people face
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Jenner wants to help other transgender people — and many really do need the help.

By German Lopez
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Scott Walker: Boy Scouts’ ban on gay troop leaders has “protected children”Scott Walker: Boy Scouts’ ban on gay troop leaders has “protected children”
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Gov. Scott Walker, who launched his presidential campaign this week, supports the standing ban on gay troop leaders in the Boy Scouts of America.

By Margarita Noriega
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Scott Walker, on the issuesScott Walker, on the issues
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He’s easily the most conservative of the three Republicans most likely to win the nomination.

By Andrew Prokop
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Some major GOP donors are afraid Scott Walker actually believes what he saysSome major GOP donors are afraid Scott Walker actually believes what he says
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“When Scott says it, people think he means it. This is a very big stumbling block for him on Wall Street.”

By Matthew Yglesias
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Watch: 2 Russian men held hands in public. People reacted horribly.Watch: 2 Russian men held hands in public. People reacted horribly.
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A sad reflection of Russians’ views on gay rights.

By German Lopez
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These are the gay couples left out by the Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage rulingThese are the gay couples left out by the Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage ruling
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The two largest Native American tribes still ban same-sex marriages.

By German Lopez
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Watch: A gay couple get their marriage license application denied in KentuckyWatch: A gay couple get their marriage license application denied in Kentucky
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Here’s why the county might get away with it.

By German Lopez
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Bernie Sanders was decades ahead of the country on gay rights and ending the war on drugsBernie Sanders was decades ahead of the country on gay rights and ending the war on drugs
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The letter proves how progressive the presidential candidate always has been.

By German Lopez
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A Texas clerk cited religious objections to deny same-sex marriages. It failed horribly.A Texas clerk cited religious objections to deny same-sex marriages. It failed horribly.
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The Supreme Court was clear: The Constitution requires county governments to marry same-sex couples.

By German Lopez
Culture
True Detective season 2 is all penis problems, all the timeTrue Detective season 2 is all penis problems, all the time
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Creator Nic Pizzolatto is both interrogating and celebrating masculine ideals.

By Emily St. James
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Watch: These teens react to Caitlyn Jenner — and show the future is acceptanceWatch: These teens react to Caitlyn Jenner — and show the future is acceptance
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The polling proves it.

By German Lopez
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Oregon’s Teacher of the Year spoke openly about being gay — and then he was firedOregon’s Teacher of the Year spoke openly about being gay — and then he was fired
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And if he lived in other states, he may not have won a settlement for it.

By German Lopez
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The Episcopal Church now sanctions same-sex marriages. Here’s where other churches stand.The Episcopal Church now sanctions same-sex marriages. Here’s where other churches stand.
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George Takei to Clarence Thomas: The government can take our dignity. They did it to me.George Takei to Clarence Thomas: The government can take our dignity. They did it to me.
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Mr. Sulu cites his experience in internments camps to argue the government can strip people’s dignity.

By Tez Clark
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A Tennessee store put up a “no gays allowed” sign — and it’s totally legalA Tennessee store put up a “no gays allowed” sign — and it’s totally legal
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The store owner said he’s religiously opposed to gay and lesbian couples.

By German Lopez
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Why Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe is making homophobic jokes about ObamaWhy Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe is making homophobic jokes about Obama
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The 91-year-old rolled out yet another awkward line, this time about the Supreme Court decision.

By Max Fisher
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Jon Stewart takes on Justice Scalia’s dissent to the marriage equality rulingJon Stewart takes on Justice Scalia’s dissent to the marriage equality ruling
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“Your problem here is bald-faced, out-in-the-open, common-sense experience.”

By German Lopez
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Watch: Turkish police attack LGBTQ pride march, assault man with water cannonWatch: Turkish police attack LGBTQ pride march, assault man with water cannon
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They make sure to destroy his rainbow flag first before sending him flying.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Notorious RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s journey from ACLU lawyer to pop culture iconNotorious RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s journey from ACLU lawyer to pop culture icon
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The rise of SCOTUS Justice and internet phenomenon Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

By Tez Clark
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CNN’s most embarrassing flub ever? The ISIS dildo gay pride flag, explained.CNN’s most embarrassing flub ever? The ISIS dildo gay pride flag, explained.
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The network reported that a London gay pride rally was waving an ISIS flag. Guess what was really on the banner?

By Max Fisher
9 colorful photos of New York City’s LGBTQ Pride March celebrating marriage equality
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A very happy day.

By German Lopez
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The Supreme Court has killed the oldest, dumbest argument against same-sex marriageThe Supreme Court has killed the oldest, dumbest argument against same-sex marriage
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No, it is absolutely not going to harm your straight marriage.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
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This amazing week, in one cartoonThis amazing week, in one cartoon
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Looks about right.

By German Lopez
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Is the Supreme Court more liberal? Or are the cases more conservative?Is the Supreme Court more liberal? Or are the cases more conservative?
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What measures of Supreme Court liberalism are actually measuring.

By Ezra Klein
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Here’s how the White House is celebrating the Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage rulingHere’s how the White House is celebrating the Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage ruling
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The Supreme Court just legalized same-sex marriage across the USThe Supreme Court just legalized same-sex marriage across the US
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A massive victory for LGBTQ advocates.

By German Lopez
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The most radical changes to marriage happened decades agoThe most radical changes to marriage happened decades ago
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Marriage has been in flux since the 18th century, when it became socially acceptable to marry for love rather than for economic advantage.

By Timothy B. Lee
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This week shows us how the next Democratic coalition will be brought togetherThis week shows us how the next Democratic coalition will be brought together
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Generations of fighting for same-sex rights, access to health insurance, fair housing, and the end of racist symbols yielded big victories for progressives all at once.

By Jonathan Allen
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Top anti-gay group cites Martin Luther King in opposition to the Supreme Court’s decisionTop anti-gay group cites Martin Luther King in opposition to the Supreme Court’s decision
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The group also cited Supreme Court cases involving slavery and abortion.

By German Lopez
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What’s next for one same-sex marriage group? Nothing. They’ve won.What’s next for one same-sex marriage group? Nothing. They’ve won.
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And now they’re disbanding.

By Dara Lind