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.
Marriage Equality News
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As our country eagerly awaits the Supreme Court decision on marriage equality, Hillary Clinton's campaign released an emotional YouTube video that drives home exactly what a ruling for equality means for so many couples.
As bills continue to be passed recognizing same-sex marriage in many states across the U.S., celebrities have also spoken out in support of marriage equality. Ranging in age, race and sexual orientation, all see love as a basic human right that no one should be denied. So we did some digging and found the 10 best celebrity quotes on marriage equality throughout the years:
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The Washington Post and ABC News teamed up to poll the views of our fellow countrymen and women regarding same-sex marriage and the results show more support of this modern day civil rights movement than ever before.
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.
Same-sex couples will be able to legally marry in New Jersey starting on Monday, October 21.
Recently introduced bill H.R. 586, it will declare that life begins from the moment of fertilization, if passed. This bill is another arrow in the GOP’s ongoing war with abortion, but that won’t be its only target. It will have an enormous effect on the future of IVF, the reason of which lies in the determining of a fertilized embryo as a person.
Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore has issued an administrative order to all county probate judges to stop issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, citing that the recent SCOTUS decision only pertained to bans in the four states -- Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee -- that were part of the Obergefell v. Hodges case that led to the ruling.
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Vice President Joe Biden proudly tweeted a photo yesterday, excitedly telling the world that he had the honor of officiating the nuptials of two longtime White House staffers, Brian Mosteller and Joe Mahshie.
In a not-so-surprising turn of events, the U.S. Supreme Court has granted Utah state officials a stay on the federal judge's ruling for same-sex marriage while the Denver-based 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals deliberates, leaving more than 1,000 newlyweds wondering if their marriage is legal.
When Anthony Wilfert and Brian Blas, two Iraq War veterans was given a tour by an employee at Mint Springs Farm, they were assured that a same-sex ceremony would not be an issue. Days later, they received an email from the owner saying they could no longer host their wedding there.
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.
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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We've come a long way in the marriage equality movement and with the finish line in sight, we need to concentrate our efforts now more than ever to bring this home. If you sign up to become a member of Love Inc.'s equality-minded vendor directory, aptly titled the Love List, between now and May 30, Love Inc. will proudly donate 100 percent of the proceeds directly to the Freedom to Marry.
Freedom to Marry debuted "Until We Could,” a video encompassing the essence of marriage equality with beautiful cinematography and a poem by 2013 Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco.
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.
Share your equality-minded stories and photos with us using the hashtag #LoveInclusive, and show your fellow Americans there's reason to keep fighting -- the true test begins today.
Thought you were through your tears? Think again. YouTube just released their #ProudToLove video celebrating Pride month and today's Supreme Court ruling for marriage equality by highlighting courageous individuals coming out and the path that our country has taken.
As couples continue to say “I do" in Utah, the legal validity of their marriages remains in limbo. Here are three possible plans of attack from the state officials as they lean on the state’s heavy social, religious and political influence of the Mormon Church.
