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14 Supreme Court Cases: Marriage is a Fundamental Right
Fourteen times since 1888, the United States Supreme Court has stated that marriage is a fundamental right of all individuals. Learn about these cases.
The Myths of GOP Support for LGBT Equality
Is the GOP deeply anti-gay? Hardly, according to the Cato Institute’s David Lampo, who tackles that question in a Los Angeles Times Op/Ed today.
“8” National Spotlight: Dustin Lance Black Returns to Salinas, California
The message of marriage equality has spread to Salinas, California, where local theatre programs The Western Stage and 2x4 BASH are preparing for a reading of '8' the play.
Photo: Marriage Equality is not a Conservative or a Liberal Issue
During the 2010 trial of Prop. 8, famed conservative attorney Ted Olson wrote a cover story for Newsweek.
Lawrence v. Texas: An Important Precedent for Marriage Equality
Today marks the ninth anniversary of a watershed moment in American constitutional history, one which set the stage for our effort to secure the freedom to marry for every American.
Star Witness for Prop. 8 Now Supports Marriage Equality
David Blankenhorn, who was called by the Prop. 8 Proponents as their star witness against marriage for gay and lesbian couples, now says that he supports marriage equality.
A Father, a Son and a Fighting Chance
In The New York Times, Dominick Zarrillo writes a tribute to his son Jeff, who is challenging Prop. 8 in federal court.
4 Years of Married Couples in California
Closing arguments concluded in the Prop. 8 trial two years ago Saturday. The day also marks the four-year anniversary of marriages in California. Del Martin and Phylliss Lyon became the first gay couple to legally marry in San Francisco after over 55 years together.
45th Anniversary of Loving v. Virginia, a Case for Marriage Equality
Tuesday marks the 45th anniversary of the case that overturned states' bans on interracial marriage, a landmark decision that set the stage for today's quest for marriage equality. AFER lead attorneys Ted Olson and David Boies talk about how the case's legacy on marriage equality for gay and lesbian Americans.
Video: Progress Continues for DOMA Cases & More News
In this week's Marriage News Watch: A ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals last week means that the case against Proposition 8 is about to enter its final phase.