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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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President Obama now says the Constitution protects same-sex marriagePresident Obama now says the Constitution protects same-sex marriage
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The president has completed his evolution on marriage equality.

By German Lopez
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Why Catholic bishops are meeting in Rome to discuss same-sex marriageWhy Catholic bishops are meeting in Rome to discuss same-sex marriage
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The Church said that gay people “have gifts and qualities to offer the Christian community.” What does that actually mean?

By Brandon Ambrosino
Here’s what Christian rock star Jennifer Knapp has learned since coming out 4 years ago
Features

“We’ve gotta be able to create safe places for LGBT people of faith to come out.”

By Brandon Ambrosino
Culture
3 times TV made it easier for LGBT people across America to come out3 times TV made it easier for LGBT people across America to come out
Culture

For National Coming Out Day, here’s a look at three of TV’s most memorable coming out moments.

By Brandon Ambrosino
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Map: Where getting married can get a same-sex couple firedMap: Where getting married can get a same-sex couple fired
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The next frontier for LGBT rights?

By German Lopez
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Clinton-era military official compared gay people to Nazis, rapists, and the KKKClinton-era military official compared gay people to Nazis, rapists, and the KKK
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Newly released Clinton White House documents show how far we’ve come on LGBT equality.

By German Lopez
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Map: A majority of LGBT Americans now live in a state with marriage equalityMap: A majority of LGBT Americans now live in a state with marriage equality
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Watch the amazing spread of same-sex marriage rights.

By German Lopez
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Chart: The public embraced same-sex marriage much more quickly than interracial marriageChart: The public embraced same-sex marriage much more quickly than interracial marriage
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If the Supreme Court had waited on majority support to legalize interracial marriage, it wouldn’t have happened until 1995.

By German Lopez
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Survey: Most black Americans support some LGBT rights but not same-sex marriageSurvey: Most black Americans support some LGBT rights but not same-sex marriage
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It comes down to opposition to some forms of discrimination.

By German Lopez
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37 percent of Americans say homosexuality is wrong. What about the rest of the world?37 percent of Americans say homosexuality is wrong. What about the rest of the world?
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Twice as many Americans as Australians think homosexuality is wrong.

By Zack Beauchamp
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The Supreme Court rejected same-sex marriage cases from 5 states. Here’s what that means.The Supreme Court rejected same-sex marriage cases from 5 states. Here’s what that means.
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It doesn’t mean the issue won’t go to the court.

By German Lopez
Culture
TV has more gay characters now, but most of them are whiteTV has more gay characters now, but most of them are white
Culture

Television likes to pretend that most LGBT people are white.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Marijuana Legalization
How marijuana legalization became a majority movementHow marijuana legalization became a majority movement
Marijuana Legalization

The movement is rapidly evolving, but it still has ways to go.

By German Lopez
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A gay couple was horrifically beaten — but their state doesn’t consider it a hate crimeA gay couple was horrifically beaten — but their state doesn’t consider it a hate crime
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Pennsylvania isn’t a lone case, either.

By German Lopez
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Grindr issues warning to Egyptian LGBT usersGrindr issues warning to Egyptian LGBT users
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“Police may be posing as LGBT on social media to entrap you.”

By Brandon Ambrosino
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The best legal case for same-sex marriage could be childrenThe best legal case for same-sex marriage could be children
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The negative effects of same-sex marriage bans extend beyond LGBT couples.

By German Lopez
Technology
31,000 people an hour are joining Ello. The anti-Facebook, explained.31,000 people an hour are joining Ello. The anti-Facebook, explained.
Technology

Ello might be the new Facebook or the new Twitter or the new social media flop. It’s too early to tell.

By Kelsey McKinney
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Eric Holder will be remembered for his work on LGBT rightsEric Holder will be remembered for his work on LGBT rights
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Holder “got the Justice Department on the right side of history,” says Jeffrey Toobin.

By Ezra Klein
Health Care
Most gay and bisexual men aren’t personally concerned about HIV. They should be.Most gay and bisexual men aren’t personally concerned about HIV. They should be.
Health Care

A new survey has troubling findings for outreach efforts.

By German Lopez
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Study: LGBT performers have “substantial barriers” to finding work in HollywoodStudy: LGBT performers have “substantial barriers” to finding work in Hollywood
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Over half of the LGBT actors surveyed believe Hollywood directors are biased against hiring LGBT performers.

By Brandon Ambrosino
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Map: Dozens of countries still punish homosexuality with prison and deathMap: Dozens of countries still punish homosexuality with prison and death
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A shocking map of the world’s LGBT laws.

By German Lopez
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The 12 best quotes from the past year of same-sex marriage decisionsThe 12 best quotes from the past year of same-sex marriage decisions
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Judges around the country are embracing — and at times seemingly celebrating — same-sex couples’ right to marry.

By German Lopez
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Court rejects same-sex marriage bans in WI and INCourt rejects same-sex marriage bans in WI and IN
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A major victory for LGBT advocates.

By German Lopez
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Federal court upholds LA same-sex marriage banFederal court upholds LA same-sex marriage ban
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This is the first federal ruling defending a state’s same-sex marriage ban since the Supreme Court struck down the federal ban.

By German Lopez
Binge-watch some of 2014’s best TV so far
Culture

Watch these shows over your long weekend — or any other weekends in your foreseeable future.

By Alex Abad-Santos, Emily St. James and 1 more
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Thank same-sex marriage for Brangelina’s marriageThank same-sex marriage for Brangelina’s marriage
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Some argue that marriage equality undermines “traditional” marriage. But for Brad and Angelina, it did just the opposite.

By Brandon Ambrosino
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ESPN reports on Michael Sam’s showersESPN reports on Michael Sam’s showers
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Because Sam is a gay man, ESPN is reporting on which teammates are okay with showering in the same room as him, how often he showers, and a report on whether or not he is creeping on them.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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True Blood’s problems start with its vampiresTrue Blood’s problems start with its vampires
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True Blood thought it was being simple and lazy when, actually, it was being perfect.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Alfred Molina on his new film ‘Love is Strange’Alfred Molina on his new film ‘Love is Strange’
Culture

The star of the new love story talks about what attracted him to the film, and what it was like to work with his old friend.

By Brandon Ambrosino
Marriage Equality
Judge strikes down FL same-sex marriage banJudge strikes down FL same-sex marriage ban
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The ruling comes after several state courts deemed the ban unconstitutional

By German Lopez
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Justice: Supreme Court to take marriage equalityJustice: Supreme Court to take marriage equality
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The justice’s comments add more confidence that LGBT rights will see another day in the Supreme Court.

By German Lopez
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Why the lower courts’ marriage rulings matterWhy the lower courts’ marriage rulings matter
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Even if it comes down to the Supreme court, the lower court cases carry a lot of weight.

By German Lopez
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Appeals judge rejects VA’s same-sex marriage banAppeals judge rejects VA’s same-sex marriage ban
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Another federal appeals court rules in favor of LGBT rights.

By German Lopez
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Judge rules against CO’s same-sex marriage banJudge rules against CO’s same-sex marriage ban
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The federal judge’s decision comes after a state judge struck down the ban.

By German Lopez
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Appeals court rejects OK’s same-sex marriage banAppeals court rejects OK’s same-sex marriage ban
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The ruling echoes a previous decision from the 10th Circuit Court.

By German Lopez
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Florida judge strikes down same-sex marriage banFlorida judge strikes down same-sex marriage ban
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A limited victory for LGBT rights in the state.

By German Lopez
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CO judge rejects state’s same-sex marriage banCO judge rejects state’s same-sex marriage ban
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Another state joins the marriage equality train.

By German Lopez
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Marriage equality could head to the Supreme CourtMarriage equality could head to the Supreme Court
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Utah to appeal case to highest court in the land.

By German Lopez
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Study: Same-sex parents’ children turn out fineStudy: Same-sex parents’ children turn out fine
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The largest ever study of same-sex parents has good news for LGBT advocates.

By German Lopez
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Judge rejects Kentucky’s same-sex marriage banJudge rejects Kentucky’s same-sex marriage ban
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The latest in a string of victories for LGBT rights.

By German Lopez