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Freedom to Marry Celebrates with “Cheers to 10 Years” Event [VIDEO]

Freedom to Marry celebrated its tenth anniversary, and the tenth anniversary of marriage between same-sex couples in the United States, at Cheers to 10 Years. The event was hosted by Cynthia Nixon and included speakers Margaret Hoover and Evan Wolfson.

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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Makes Huge Waves in Marriage Equality!

This week, the Presbyterian Church opened their doors to same-sex marriages.

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How to Make Your Wedding Business LGBTQ-Friendly

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Illinois Celebrates Marriage Equality

On Tuesday, the marriage equality bill passed the Illinois House and now heads to Gov. Pat Quinn's desk, which he has promised to sign into law.

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Top 5 Marriage Equality Moments in 2013

What a year it's been! With polls showing more support than ever, the marriage equality movement has been particularly fierce in 2013. So before we kiss this year goodbye, let's take a walk down memory lane with the top five moments:

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Time to Fight! We’re Donating 100% Vendor Guide Funds to Equality Organizations

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Exclusive Insider Info on This Week’s Supreme Court Oral Arguments!

Yesterday, we had the pleasure, honor and privilege of listening in on an exclusive conference call with Freedom to Marry's president, Evan Wolfson, following his attendance at the Supreme Court's oral arguments regarding marriage equality this past Tuesday.

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Christie Drops Appeal, New Jersey Becomes 14th State to Say “I Do”

New Jersey officially becomes the 14th state to recognize marriage equality.

Washington Same Sex Wedding Caterer Discrimination

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Washington Wedding Caterer Refuses Lesbian Couple’s Catering Request (Plus a Roundup of LGBTQ+ Inclusive Wedding Vendors in Washington)

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What a Trump Presidency Means for LGBTQ Rights and How We Can Fight Back

The future looks pretty grim, and it's easy to simply give up and accept the fact that with a Republican-dominated House, Senate and White House, there's nothing we can do. But there is -- as long as we have something worth fighting for, we should always, always fight. During times like this, we don't stand down, we double down -- and here's how:

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Republican-appointed Judge Favors Freedom to Marry in Kentucky

On Tuesday, Republican-appointed federal judge John G. Heybum II declared that banning same-sex couples the freedom to marry in the state of Kentucky is unconstitutional.

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This Collection of Wedding Songs Has Been Reimagined for LGBTQ Couples

Idaho Same Sex Marriage

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Idaho’s Dangerous Step Backward on Marriage Equality

Idaho's attempt to roll back marriage equality sparks outrage and raises alarm for LGBTQ+ rights. Over ten years ago, I...

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Performers and Comedians Rocked Uncivil Union to Support LGBTQ Community

Singers, songwriters and comedians alike gathered together during New York's Pride Week to put on a spectacular show to support...

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Texas Bills Allow Discrimination Against LGBTQ Families

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Arkansas Issues Marriage Licenses to Same-Sex Couples

Exciting news from the Bible Belt -- Arkansas has become the first Southern state to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples!

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Interview With Author of “The Best Party of Our Lives: Stories of Gay Weddings and True Love to Inspire Us All”

Hitting bookshelves last week, Sarah Galvin‘s book The Best Party of Our Lives is a collection of essays in which she interviewed and...

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Halls of Ivy’s First Workshop is Around the Corner!

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Hawaii Governor Signs Marriage Equality into Law

Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed the marriage equality bill into law on Wednesday.

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Marriage Equality Brought to Five More States!

Today, the Supreme Court denied petitions in seven cases (five states) that were trying to ban same-sex marriage! This means marriage equality has officially been brought to those states, bringing the total number of states where same-sex marriage is legal to 24.

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Military Wedding Video Showcases the Importance of Marriage Equality [VIDEO]

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Hawaii Marriage Equality Passage Captured on Video

Watch the monumental moment when Hawaii passed marriage equality on video.

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Tennessee Judge Rules in Favor of Marriage Equality

Mere weeks after Freedom to Marry's declaration of focus on the states in the Bible Belt, Tennessee is the second Southern state where a federal judge has ruled in favor of respect for out-of-state marriages for same-sex couples, following Kentucky.

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Gay Couple’s Wedding Interrupted by Hateful Slurs

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Marriage Equality: Let’s Break Down the Possible Outcomes from the Supreme Court

With the Supreme Court decision on marriage equality only days away, we break down the three potential outcomes.

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U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Consider Legalizing Marriage Equality

The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to take on the debate for same-sex marriage.

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Where States Stand in Marriage Equality

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Freedom to Marry: The Movie

Award-winning filmmaker Eddie Rosenstein gives an emotional, behind-the-scenes view of the Freedom to Marry campaign and strategy that ended marriage discrimination nationwide.

Marriage Equality Overturned

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Do This Paperwork to Protect Yourself in the Event Marriage Equality Gets Turned Over

Same-sex couples must complete essential legal paperwork now to safeguard their rights in case marriage equality is reversed. We knew...

Supreme Court Decision on Masterpiece Cakeshop

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Supreme Court Sides with Anti-Gay Wedding Cake Baker

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YouTube Celebrates Pride with Powerful #ProudToBe Video

Each year to celebrate Pride, YouTube pulls LGBTQ videos from the year into one themed montage. Last year, the theme was #ProudToLove, celebrating the marriage equality ruling (if you haven't seen that video, click over -- it's a tearjerker!) and this year, they asked YouTube users around the world to share who they are and why they are proud to be themselves. Their #ProudToBe initiative comes at a time where it's more important than ever to love, accept and celebrate one another.

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Texas Judge Rules Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

And another ban bites the dust! Texas is the most recent state to declare their ban against same-sex marriage unconstitutional.