Updates on the fight for marriage equality around the globe
Badgley Mischka designers get married
In an intimate New York City Hall ceremony, witnessed only by Mark’s twin sister O’Hara Fottrell, the grooms said “I do” followed by a private...
What Happened at the Supreme Court Prop 8 Hearings
The U.S. Supreme Court has released the transcripts and audio files from today’s Prop 8 hearings. AFER held a press conference with the attorneys and...
A Breakdown of What’s Happening at the Supreme Court for DOMA and Prop 8
By Kirsten Ott Palladino@kirs10palladino | @equallywed The day we’ve been waiting for is upon us: Our rights are being considered by the Supreme Court starting today...
Brazilian Flash Mob Wedding Proposal [VIDEO]
By Brittny Drye I’m a sucker for a good flash mob scene, particularly when it involves popping the question. In Brazil, a man enlisted in...
The American Academy of Pediatrics Backs Gay Marriage, Saying It Helps Children
By Kirsten Ott Palladino The preeminent experts in the field of children’s health—The American Academy of Pediatrics—has issued a statement Thursday that legally recognized...
New Poll Proves National Majority Support Same-Sex Marriage
As an increasing amount of states are signing same-sex marriage into law and we await the Supreme Court’s decisions on two gay marriage-based decisions, the...
North Carolina Church Refuses to Marry Straight Couples Until Marriage Equality
By Brittny Drye Even with Amendment One written into their state constitution, North Carolinians haven’t let that stop them from taking a stand for same-sex...
Hillary Clinton Endorses Marriage Equality [VIDEO]
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has officially endorsed marriage equality through the Human Rights Campaign Americans for Marriage Equality video series. In the six-minute...
GOP Sen. Rob Portman Supports Marriage Equality but We’re Not Impressed
By Brittny Drye Ohio Sen. Rob Portman has announced his support for same-sex marriage, making him the first sitting member of the Senate GOP to...
Amazon and Microsoft Commercials Give Us What We Want: Normalcy
By Brittny Drye Equality doesn’t completely happen once a bill is signed into law … it happens when it’s considered “normal.” When a man can...
Marriage Equality Victories in Minnesota after Emotional Hearings [VIDEO]
By Brittny Drye Same-sex marriage in Minnesota now moves forward after victories in the House and Senate panels on Tuesday. The House Civil Law Committee...
Colorado Passes Civil Unions Bill
By Brittny Drye The highly anticipated civil unions bill in Colorado has officially passed. The Colorado General Assembly passed the Colorado Civil Union Act on...
An Open Letter to President Clinton
By Brittny Drye Dear Mr. President, Seventeen years ago, you signed a piece of legislation that was the lesser of two evils. I understand your...
Tokyo Disney Hosts First Same-Sex Wedding [PHOTOS]
By Brittny Drye Last May, bride-to-be Koyuki Higashi took to Twitter to encourage Tokyo Disney to change their policy on same-sex weddings after she was...
Washington Florist Refuses Service to Gay Wedding
By Brittny Drye We’ve heard it before. A vendor refuses service to a same-sex couple, quoting religion as the reason for their decision. But in...
President’s Prop 8 Brief Is Genius
By Brittny Drye The language of President Obama’s amicus brief for Prop 8 has been released, and it’s quite the long-term strategy. Though it didn’t...
