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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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Why some LGBT groups are nervous about the .LGBT website domainWhy some LGBT groups are nervous about the .LGBT website domain
Marriage Equality

The first five websites launched with the domain this week.

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
Alabama used the states’ right argument to ban marriages before — for interracial couplesAlabama used the states’ right argument to ban marriages before — for interracial couples
Marriage Equality

What Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore gets seriously wrong.

By German Lopez
Politics
States where you can get high at a same-sex wedding, in one chartStates where you can get high at a same-sex wedding, in one chart
Politics

The intersection of two social policy issues.

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
Ruth Bader Ginsburg thinks the country is ready for gay marriage. That matters.Ruth Bader Ginsburg thinks the country is ready for gay marriage. That matters.
Marriage Equality

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg told Bloomberg that it would “not take a large adjustment” for the country to accept the Court finding a right to gay marriage.

By Ezra Klein
Marriage Equality
Judges aren’t activists just because they disagree with you on same-sex marriageJudges aren’t activists just because they disagree with you on same-sex marriage
Marriage Equality

Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) said judges striking down states’ same-sex marriage bans are part of an “activist judiciary.”

By German Lopez
Culture
Sam Smith thanked the man he fell in love with in his Grammy speech. That’s a huge deal.Sam Smith thanked the man he fell in love with in his Grammy speech. That’s a huge deal.
Culture

“I want to thank the man who this record is about.”

By Brandon Ambrosino
Health Care
11 myths about transgender people11 myths about transgender people
Health Care

What you should know about a segment of the population that’s widely marginalized and misunderstood.

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
If Katy Perry kissed a girl and liked it in Arizona, she could be firedIf Katy Perry kissed a girl and liked it in Arizona, she could be fired
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In Arizona, LGBT workers aren’t protected from discrimination.

By German Lopez
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How Andrew Sullivan changed AmericaHow Andrew Sullivan changed America
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“Perhaps it is no accident that the most influential American public intellectual is by birth a Brit and by upbringing a critical Tory.”

By Tyler Cowen
Politics
Mormon church backs legal protections for LGBT people — with one big exceptionMormon church backs legal protections for LGBT people — with one big exception
Politics

LGBT advocates say an exemption could allow too much room for legal discrimination.

By German Lopez
Culture
Bakeries are at the center of the fight for LGBT rights. Why?Bakeries are at the center of the fight for LGBT rights. Why?
Culture

It’s not just about letting LGBT couples eat cake.

By German Lopez
Politics
President Barack Obama now calls same-sex marriage a civil right. He didn’t 11 years ago.President Barack Obama now calls same-sex marriage a civil right. He didn’t 11 years ago.
Politics

The completion of an evolution.

By German Lopez
Climate
Read the full text of President Obama’s 2015 State of the Union addressRead the full text of President Obama’s 2015 State of the Union address
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Climate

The State of the Union, according to Barack Obama

By Matthew Yglesias
Culture
The Golden Globes made an important statement about diversity on televisionThe Golden Globes made an important statement about diversity on television
Culture

The Golden Globes recognized stories that weren’t being told five, ten, or 15 years ago

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Why Looking’s second season is worth watchingWhy Looking’s second season is worth watching
Culture

The show seems to have a better understanding of its strengths and weaknesses this year.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Marriage Equality
How far LGBT rights have come, in one tweetHow far LGBT rights have come, in one tweet
Marriage Equality

As Florida celebrates same-sex marriages, one newspaper takes a notably different tone.

By German Lopez
Politics
Jeb Bush perfectly summarizes the Republican position on same-sex marriage, in 2 sentencesJeb Bush perfectly summarizes the Republican position on same-sex marriage, in 2 sentences
Politics

Bush’s position — “I guess” included — establishes where Republicans stand on marriage equality today.

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
Marriage equality’s big year, in 2 mapsMarriage equality’s big year, in 2 maps
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Court rulings led to sweeping victories for LGBT advocates across the country.

By German Lopez
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How to go the movies with your family and avoid seeing awkward sex scenes togetherHow to go the movies with your family and avoid seeing awkward sex scenes together
Marriage Equality

What you and your parents need to know before seeing Foxcatcher

By Alex Abad-Santos
Science
The 8 most bogus health claims of 2014The 8 most bogus health claims of 2014
Science

From the Ebola quarantine wars to exercises that will add length to your legs and healthy e-cigarettes, these were the worst attacks on science and reason this year.

By Julia Belluz
Marriage Equality
Cuba’s human rights record is terrible, no matter what you think of the embargoCuba’s human rights record is terrible, no matter what you think of the embargo
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The embargo is a disastrous failure, but human rights in Cuba are genuinely awful.

By Matthew Yglesias
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An Obama executive order will soon protect more LGBT workersAn Obama executive order will soon protect more LGBT workers
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The new rule will stop federal contractors from discriminating against LGBT workers.

By German Lopez
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Why the UK is banning porn studios from depicting a bunch of sex actsWhy the UK is banning porn studios from depicting a bunch of sex acts
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“Obvious visible female pleasure is threatening while obvious visible male pleasure is par for the course.”

By Dylan Matthews
Pope Francis’ views on human sexuality are not as simple as you might think
Culture

Is the Pope moving the Church toward a greater openness to gay and lesbian couples?

By Brandon Ambrosino
Russia
Russian state TV shows fake video as “proof” US parents indoctrinate kids with gay pornRussian state TV shows fake video as “proof” US parents indoctrinate kids with gay porn
Russia

State-owned Rossiya-1 mistook this obviously satirical viral video as news footage showing life in the US.

By Max Fisher
Infectious Disease
The FDA may finally let gay and bi men donate blood — but only if they stop having sexThe FDA may finally let gay and bi men donate blood — but only if they stop having sex
Infectious Disease

On December 2, the FDA will consider lifting its lifetime ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men.

By Julia Belluz
Marriage Equality
The unique plight of unauthorized LGBT immigrantsThe unique plight of unauthorized LGBT immigrants
Marriage Equality

For the LGBT community, deportation comes with extra risks.

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
Same-sex marriages are legal in Kansas. But state agencies refuse to acknowledge them.Same-sex marriages are legal in Kansas. But state agencies refuse to acknowledge them.
Marriage Equality

The state versus the courts.

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
The Supreme Court could rule on same-sex marriage next year. Here’s what you need to know.The Supreme Court could rule on same-sex marriage next year. Here’s what you need to know.
Marriage Equality

Nationwide marriage equality could be a few months away.

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
This video shows the threats and harassment LGBT people face in publicThis video shows the threats and harassment LGBT people face in public
Marriage Equality

A simple wardrobe change led to verbal and physical confrontations.

By German Lopez
Culture
How to Get Away with Murder has the hottest gay sex on television. That’s progress.How to Get Away with Murder has the hottest gay sex on television. That’s progress.
Culture

The sex Connor Walsh is having is as stylized and eroticized as everyone else’s romps — something we usually don’t see on television.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Almanac
At 39, Walt Whitman was broke, unemployed, and living with his momAt 39, Walt Whitman was broke, unemployed, and living with his mom
Almanac

The Good Gray Poet wasn’t always the beloved writer he is today.

By Brandon Ambrosino
Marriage Equality
Latvia’s foreign minister just came out on Twitter: “I proudly announce I’m gay”Latvia’s foreign minister just came out on Twitter: “I proudly announce I’m gay”
Marriage Equality

Latvia currently has a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.

By Zack Beauchamp
Marriage Equality
A federal court just upheld gay marriage bans in 4 states. Will the Supreme Court step in?A federal court just upheld gay marriage bans in 4 states. Will the Supreme Court step in?
Marriage Equality

The court could decide the issue once and for all.

By German Lopez
We’re all a little queer on Halloween
Features

Reflections on DC’s annual High Heel race.

By Brandon Ambrosino
Marriage Equality
Washington is returning to normal. And it sucks.Washington is returning to normal. And it sucks.
Marriage Equality

An amazing era in American politics is ending.

By Ezra Klein
Technology
Apple’s Tim Cook on how being gay made him a better CEOApple’s Tim Cook on how being gay made him a better CEO
Technology

The CEO of the biggest company in the world is now out of the closet.

By Brandon Ambrosino
Marriage Equality
How the last two weeks changed everything for marriage equalityHow the last two weeks changed everything for marriage equality
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Legal same-sex marriage is the new normal, and it’s a big deal.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Marriage Equality
Charges dropped against two Ugandans facing life in prison for sodomyCharges dropped against two Ugandans facing life in prison for sodomy
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After months of delay, the Chief Magistrates Court finally dismissed the sodomy charges against a gay man and trans woman.

By Brandon Ambrosino
Marriage Equality
One word that explains the Vatican split over LGBT rightsOne word that explains the Vatican split over LGBT rights
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Should the Catholic Church ‘welcome’ or ‘provide for’ its gay members?

By Brandon Ambrosino