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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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Which religious Americans support same-sex marriage the most? Buddhists and Jews.Which religious Americans support same-sex marriage the most? Buddhists and Jews.
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But some religious groups are still strongly opposed.

By German Lopez
Politics
Bryan Cranston skewers same-sex marriage bans: “Let’s end this silliness”Bryan Cranston skewers same-sex marriage bans: “Let’s end this silliness”
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“There are far more important issues to deal with,” the Breaking Bad actor said.

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
TV has been readying Americans for a Hillary Clinton presidency for a decadeTV has been readying Americans for a Hillary Clinton presidency for a decade
Marriage Equality

Fictional female politicians on shows as diverse as Parks & Recreation and 24 have seemed to be in conversation with Clinton.

By Emily St. James
Politics
The White House wants to ban therapies that try to change kids’ sexual orientationThe White House wants to ban therapies that try to change kids’ sexual orientation
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Conversion therapy has been widely rejected by the medical community.

By German Lopez
Politics
Conservatives lost in Indiana. But they’re not going down without a fight.Conservatives lost in Indiana. But they’re not going down without a fight.
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They rallied around a pizzeria that said it won’t cater same-sex weddings.

By German Lopez
Politics
Arnold Schwarzenegger wants fellow Republicans to terminate religious freedom lawsArnold Schwarzenegger wants fellow Republicans to terminate religious freedom laws
Politics

In his words: “Hasta la vista, culture wars.”

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
The Indiana law is small. That’s why it sparked a big fight.The Indiana law is small. That’s why it sparked a big fight.
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The longer you look at the substance of Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), the less sense the fight actually makes. But then, that’s because the fight isn’t really over Indiana’s law.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence approves limited LGBT protections in religious freedom lawIndiana Gov. Mike Pence approves limited LGBT protections in religious freedom law
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The clarification comes after a week of a national firestorm over the law.

By German Lopez
Explainers
How Indiana’s religious freedom law sparked a battle over LGBT rightsHow Indiana’s religious freedom law sparked a battle over LGBT rights
Explainers

Why the controversy is more about politics than policy.

By German Lopez
Politics
The new frontier in the battle over LGBT rightsThe new frontier in the battle over LGBT rights
Politics

Here’s how states are approaching the next frontier.

By German Lopez
Politics
Arkansas’s real LGBT problem: discrimination is legal even without a religious freedom lawArkansas’s real LGBT problem: discrimination is legal even without a religious freedom law
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It’s illegal under state law for municipalities to ban discrimination against LGBT people in Arkansas.

By German Lopez
Politics
Does the public support Indiana-style religious freedom laws? It depends how you ask.Does the public support Indiana-style religious freedom laws? It depends how you ask.
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The framing is shifting in Democrats’ favor.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
David Letterman on religious freedom law: “This is not the Indiana I remember”David Letterman on religious freedom law: “This is not the Indiana I remember”
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“Folks were folks, and that’s all there was to it.”

By German Lopez
Politics
Mike Pence said gay people shouldn’t be protected from discrimination in 2000Mike Pence said gay people shouldn’t be protected from discrimination in 2000
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That’s despite claims that he abhors discrimination.

By German Lopez
Politics
Think Indiana is bad? It’s legal to deny service to gay and lesbian people in 29 states.Think Indiana is bad? It’s legal to deny service to gay and lesbian people in 29 states.
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Indianapolis’s official tourism site really wants you to know LGBT people are welcomeIndianapolis’s official tourism site really wants you to know LGBT people are welcome
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Like, they really, really want you to know.

By German Lopez
Technology
How major celebrities and businesses are reacting to Indiana’s religious freedom lawHow major celebrities and businesses are reacting to Indiana’s religious freedom law
Technology

The law has drawn criticism for potentially allowing discrimination against LGBT people.

By German Lopez
Politics
From Jeb Bush to Ted Cruz, likely GOP candidates back Indiana’s new religious freedom lawFrom Jeb Bush to Ted Cruz, likely GOP candidates back Indiana’s new religious freedom law
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“We’re going to need this,” Bush said.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
The big fear lurking behind the controversial new Indiana religious freedom lawThe big fear lurking behind the controversial new Indiana religious freedom law
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The slippery slope is very real.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Indiana’s biggest newspaper has a message for Gov. Mike Pence: “Fix this now”Indiana’s biggest newspaper has a message for Gov. Mike Pence: “Fix this now”
Politics

The governor is under increasing pressure to protect LGBT people from discrimination following the passage of a religious freedom law.

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
Justice Department sues university over alleged discrimination against trans professorJustice Department sues university over alleged discrimination against trans professor
Marriage Equality

The Justice Department’s defense could be a game changer.

By German Lopez
Politics
Under pressure from businesses, Indiana could clarify controversial religious freedom lawUnder pressure from businesses, Indiana could clarify controversial religious freedom law
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The law is under criticism for potentially allowing discrimination against LGBT Indianans.

By German Lopez
Culture
Jupiter’s Circle is the Mad Men of superhero comic booksJupiter’s Circle is the Mad Men of superhero comic books
Culture

There’s a difference between being superhuman and changing the world.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Politics
George Takei wants you to boycott IndianaGeorge Takei wants you to boycott Indiana
Politics

The renowned actor is unhappy with the state’s religious freedom law.

By German Lopez
Video
Watch: How most states discriminate against LGBT peopleWatch: How most states discriminate against LGBT people
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Video

The US has a patchwork of civil rights laws that provide very little protection to LGBT people.

By German Lopez and Estelle Caswell
Politics
CA attorney general vows to halt ballot measure that would legalize killing gay peopleCA attorney general vows to halt ballot measure that would legalize killing gay people
Politics

The measure may show flaws in the state’s ballot initiative process.

By German Lopez
Culture
Looking is the best show no one’s watchingLooking is the best show no one’s watching
Culture

The show, and its honest look at gay life, deserves a third season.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
“Everybody is looking for something”: Looking’s Murray Bartlett on his series’ appeal“Everybody is looking for something”: Looking’s Murray Bartlett on his series’ appeal
Culture

“Looking is a reflection of where we are now.”

By Brandon Ambrosino
Marriage Equality
How state legislators plan to limit LGBT rights next, in one mapHow state legislators plan to limit LGBT rights next, in one map
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At least 26 states have introduced legislation to pull back recent LGBT victories.

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
#Wejustneedtopee: why lawmakers shouldn’t choose which restrooms transgender people use#Wejustneedtopee: why lawmakers shouldn’t choose which restrooms transgender people use
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There’s a lot that lawmakers get wrong about trans people.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Marriage Equality
Dan Savage has the perfect response to Ben Carson’s claim that being gay is a choiceDan Savage has the perfect response to Ben Carson’s claim that being gay is a choice
Marriage Equality

Christianity is a choice, too.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Health Care
US Army eases ban on transgender soldiersUS Army eases ban on transgender soldiers
Health Care

A small step forward.

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
The outrageous reason the UK denied this well-known LGBT activist asylumThe outrageous reason the UK denied this well-known LGBT activist asylum
Marriage Equality

The UK government claims that she isn’t really a lesbian — because she has children.

By Amanda Taub
Culture
Love has no race or gender — and these dancing skeletons prove itLove has no race or gender — and these dancing skeletons prove it
Culture

We all look the same when we step behind the screen.

By Brandon Ambrosino
Marriage Equality
Alabama Supreme Court tries to defy federal rulings and block same-sex marriagesAlabama Supreme Court tries to defy federal rulings and block same-sex marriages
Marriage Equality

The court’s defiant stance against marriage equality is causing confusion in the state.

By German Lopez
Culture
The pop culture phenomenon that is RuPaul’s Drag Race, explainedThe pop culture phenomenon that is RuPaul’s Drag Race, explained
Culture

On the night of Monday, March 2, 2015, the ever-grateful viewing public will be treated to another season of shade-throwing drag queens who will lip-sync for their lives each week.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Marriage Equality
Texas legislators celebrated the 10th birthday of their same-sex marriage ban with cakeTexas legislators celebrated the 10th birthday of their same-sex marriage ban with cake
Marriage Equality

A federal court deemed the ban unconstitutional last year.

By German Lopez
Culture
Why women like Patricia Arquette continue to whitewash feminismWhy women like Patricia Arquette continue to whitewash feminism
Culture

Just like that, with one comment backstage, Arquette muddied the golden speech she had made minutes before.

By Kelsey McKinney
Politics
The new frontier in the fight over LGBT rightsThe new frontier in the fight over LGBT rights
Politics

Republicans are losing on same-sex marriage. Here’s where the LGBT rights battle may go next.

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
Why you should always use “transgender” instead of “transgendered”Why you should always use “transgender” instead of “transgendered”
Marriage Equality

It’s not just about being polite.

By German Lopez