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California changes Family Code law to reflect marriage equality
California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law changes to the state's Family Code to reflect marriage equality.
One year ago today – Victory at the Supreme Court
One year ago today, the Supreme Court handed down two major victories in the fight for marriage equality.
Marriage equality momentum: 24 victories in 11 months and counting
A wave of pro-marriage equality court decisions stretches from coast to coast with 24 victories in the last 11 months.
Top Headlines: Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals hears oral argument on marriage equality
Headlines from the day: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit hears oral arguments in Bostic v. Schaefer.
Today marks historic milestone as AFER argues before Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit will hear oral argument in AFER's Virginia marriage equality case, Bostic v. Schaefer.
Happy Mothers’ Day, from Emily
I am proud of my moms for the stand they are taking for our family. This mothers’ day, I want to thank them for being my heroes.
Oral argument in Bostic scheduled for May 13
Oral argument in the Bostic case will begin Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 9:30 AM ET.
Extending marriage to same-sex couples could add up to $60 million to Virginia’s state economy
The Williams Insitute at UCLA estimates that wedding spending and tourism could generate tens-of-millions of dollars for the Virginia economy in the first three years.