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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.

Culture
Watch: TV’s first gay wedding is a perfect summation of how far America has comeWatch: TV’s first gay wedding is a perfect summation of how far America has come
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It aired on the Fox sitcom Roc in 1991.

By Emily St. James
Politics
To avoid marrying gay couples, some Alabama counties have stopped marrying everyoneTo avoid marrying gay couples, some Alabama counties have stopped marrying everyone
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Gay couples can get married everywhere, but bakers can still refuse to bake the cakeGay couples can get married everywhere, but bakers can still refuse to bake the cake
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The Supreme Court punted on whether it’s okay to discriminate against LGBTQ people on religious grounds.

By Dara Lind
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This map shows every country with full marriage equality — now including the USThis map shows every country with full marriage equality — now including the US
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The US is the largest country in the world to have nationwide marriage equality. By a long shot.

By Javier Zarracina and Zack Beauchamp
Explainers
Obergefell v. Hodges: 7 key quotes from the Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage rulingObergefell v. Hodges: 7 key quotes from the Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage ruling
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The Supreme Court was clear: Marriage is a fundamental right.

By German Lopez
Politics
Republican reactions to the Supreme Court same-sex marriage decision, ranked by angerRepublican reactions to the Supreme Court same-sex marriage decision, ranked by anger
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“The Supreme Court can no more repeal the laws of nature and nature’s God on marriage than it can the laws of gravity.”

By Andrew Prokop
Marriage Equality
Clarence Thomas: Same-sex marriage bans, like slavery, were just fine for human dignityClarence Thomas: Same-sex marriage bans, like slavery, were just fine for human dignity
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We might be working with a different definition of “dignity.”

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
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Andrew Sullivan’s 1989 “case for gay marriage” is still the best I’ve ever readAndrew Sullivan’s 1989 “case for gay marriage” is still the best I’ve ever read
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“That alternative is the legalization of civil gay marriage.”

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Scalia is right: The Supreme Court is dangerousScalia is right: The Supreme Court is dangerous
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And Scalia himself shows why.

By Ezra Klein
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Watch how the marriage equality revolution swept AmericaWatch how the marriage equality revolution swept America
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The Supreme Court just ruled all Americans are entitled to same-sex marriage. Eleven years ago it was zero.

By Joe Posner
Politics
Justice Scalia lost on same-sex marriage. But at least he can say, “I told you so.”Justice Scalia lost on same-sex marriage. But at least he can say, “I told you so.”
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He could already see marriage equality coming in 2003.

By Dylan Matthews
Marriage Equality
The Supreme Court brought marriage equality to the US. Here’s where each state stood before the ruling.The Supreme Court brought marriage equality to the US. Here’s where each state stood before the ruling.
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Does your state have marriage equality?

By German Lopez
Politics
One paragraph that explains why the Supreme Court ruled for same-sex marriageOne paragraph that explains why the Supreme Court ruled for same-sex marriage
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For a court document, it’s surprisingly beautiful and moving.

By Sarah Kliff
Marriage Equality
Gay couples explain the emotional impact of the Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage rulingGay couples explain the emotional impact of the Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage ruling
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“When our baby grows up, I don’t want her feeling like we’re unequal.”

By German Lopez
Culture
Sony can make a black Spider-Man movie, it just doesn’t want toSony can make a black Spider-Man movie, it just doesn’t want to
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Sony is clearly hesitant to try something new with Spider-Man, and that reluctance is more troublesome and insidious than the idea that Marvel won’t allow it to do so.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Marriage Equality
Every American should know about the largest mass murder of gay people in US historyEvery American should know about the largest mass murder of gay people in US history
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Stonewall Inn is a critical part of LGBT history. So is the rarely discussed Upstairs Lounge.

By Margarita Noriega
Politics
Transgender federal employees will finally be able to get the health care they needTransgender federal employees will finally be able to get the health care they need
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A big move from the Obama administration.

By German Lopez
Politics
Can a city give your home to a private developer? In 2005, the Supreme Court said yes.Can a city give your home to a private developer? In 2005, the Supreme Court said yes.
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Property rights activists lost in the 2005 case of Kelo v. City of New London, but the backlash against the ruling led to stronger property rights.

By Timothy B. Lee
Culture
Starz’s hugely successful Power proves cable should be targeting diverse audiencesStarz’s hugely successful Power proves cable should be targeting diverse audiences
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We talk to the series’ creator, Courtney Kemp Agboh, about her show’s meteoric rise.

By Emily St. James
Explainers
Michigan will let religious adoption agencies deny children to same-sex couplesMichigan will let religious adoption agencies deny children to same-sex couples
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New religious freedom laws allow religious adoption agencies to discriminate against same-sex couples.

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
Even if same-sex marriage loses at the Supreme Court, it will still win in the endEven if same-sex marriage loses at the Supreme Court, it will still win in the end
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The proof is in the polling.

By German Lopez
Explainers
The 2015 Tony Awards: the 5 things you need to knowThe 2015 Tony Awards: the 5 things you need to know
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Watch these videos and know as much about the awards as someone who watched the whole thing.

By Emily St. James
Marriage Equality
Caitlyn Jenner doesn’t represent all transgender people. She shouldn’t need to.Caitlyn Jenner doesn’t represent all transgender people. She shouldn’t need to.
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“Just let her be herself, just the same way that you want to be able to be yourself without others jumping down your throat and telling you that you’re doing it wrong.”

By German Lopez
Politics
What Rick Perry thinks about the issuesWhat Rick Perry thinks about the issues
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He’s proposed eliminating so many federal agencies that he couldn’t remember them all.

By Andrew Prokop and Tez Clark
Marriage Equality
Why many transgender people feel they have to change their bodiesWhy many transgender people feel they have to change their bodies
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Gender identity is inherent.

By German Lopez
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Mike Huckabee: I wish I could’ve said I’m transgender in high school to shower with girlsMike Huckabee: I wish I could’ve said I’m transgender in high school to shower with girls
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The comment plays on a terrible myth.

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
Support for marriage equality in Ireland was strikingly broadSupport for marriage equality in Ireland was strikingly broad
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Even rural Ireland largely backed same-sex marriage.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Ireland’s historic vote for marriage equality prompts amazing Twitter celebrationIreland’s historic vote for marriage equality prompts amazing Twitter celebration
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“F❤️CK YEAAHHHH,” as Ireland’s Minister of State for Equality tweeted.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Irish expats are traveling home in droves to vote for same-sex marriageIrish expats are traveling home in droves to vote for same-sex marriage
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They’re tracking their journeys with #hometovote.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
This was the biggest political science study of last year. It was a complete fraud.This was the biggest political science study of last year. It was a complete fraud.
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And we all fell for it.

By Dylan Matthews
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5 percent of Americans decided to start supporting same-sex marriage this year5 percent of Americans decided to start supporting same-sex marriage this year
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Republicans are coming around on marriage equality.

By Dara Lind
Marriage Equality
Ruth Bader Ginsburg officiated a same-sex wedding, and everyone’s looking for cluesRuth Bader Ginsburg officiated a same-sex wedding, and everyone’s looking for clues
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Apparently she emphasized the word “Constitution” and gave “a sly look.”

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Politics
The US knows LGBTQ immigrants are often raped in detention. It puts them there anyway.The US knows LGBTQ immigrants are often raped in detention. It puts them there anyway.
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New documents provided to Vox by the Center for American Progress show that officials often override their own system’s recommendations to detain LGBTQ immigrants.

By Dara Lind
Culture
Marvel’s female Thor’s secret identity has been revealed. Here’s who it is.Marvel’s female Thor’s secret identity has been revealed. Here’s who it is.
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One of the biggest comic book mysteries of the year has been solved.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Politics
Survey: Americans are more comfortable with a gay president than an evangelical oneSurvey: Americans are more comfortable with a gay president than an evangelical one
Marriage Equality
Same-sex marriage is back in the Supreme Court. Here’s what a ruling will mean.Same-sex marriage is back in the Supreme Court. Here’s what a ruling will mean.
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The court could settle the issues surrounding marriage equality once and for all.

By German Lopez
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Justice Kennedy may swing the Supreme Court to back marriage equality with this argumentJustice Kennedy may swing the Supreme Court to back marriage equality with this argument
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The case could come down to children.

By German Lopez
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Here are the Supreme Court’s oral arguments over same-sex marriageHere are the Supreme Court’s oral arguments over same-sex marriage
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The court is debating bringing marriage equality to the entire US.

By German Lopez
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What the Supreme Court’s swing vote on marriage equality asked during oral argumentsWhat the Supreme Court’s swing vote on marriage equality asked during oral arguments
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Some skeptical questions, some not.

By German Lopez
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This shocking 1975 letter shows how far the federal government has come on gay rightsThis shocking 1975 letter shows how far the federal government has come on gay rights
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Forty years ago, a federal agency used an anti-gay slur to tell a gay couple their marriage didn’t exist.

By German Lopez