Updates on the fight for marriage equality around the globe
Lesbian Couple Denied Marriage Announcement in Alumni Newsletter
By Brittny Drye Newlyweds in Omaha, Neb., have been denied a marriage announcement in their Catholic high school’s alumni newsletter, a traditional spotlight for those...
Angelina Jolie’s Dad, Jon Voight, Defends Brad Pitt’s Mom
By Vanessa Friedman Last week we reported on Jane Pitt, Brad Pitt’s mother, and the anti-gay marriage letter she wrote to Missouri’s Springfield News-Leader in...
10 Hilarious Marriage Equality Signs
By Brittny Drye Political protests are always a little more interesting when activists add some sass into their signs. Sure, the brave and persistent souls...
Freedom to Marry Entices Young Republicans
By Lucy Hough In an effort to raise support for marriage equality, regardless of political distinction, advocacy group Freedom to Marry is launching the initiative,...
Episcopal Bishops Approve Same-Sex Blessing Service
By Brittny Drye Thanks to the acts of ultra-conservative Christian groups and churches, members of the LGBT community often feel that they have to choose...
Congressman Barney Frank Weds Longtime Partner James Ready
Congressman Barney Frank Weds Longtime Partner James Ready
Brad Pitt’s Mother Pens Anti-Gay Marriage Letter to Newspaper
By Brittny Drye The apple fell far from the tree in the Pitt household. Brad Pitt may be one of the LGBT community’s strongest straight...
Open Letter to Anti-Equality Couple in UK Sweeps Internet
By Vanessa Friedman Julie Price, a 25-year-old lesbian hailing from Scotland and an aspiring writer currently working on a novel, recently made me cry—good tears....
Facebook Founder Chris Hughes Updates Status to “Married”
By Brittny Drye Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes, 28, can officially update his status to “Married,” adding the site’s latest icons to his timeline. The social...
Facebook Adds Timeline Icons for Same-Sex Marriages
By Brittny Drye For the social media savvy, one of the perks of tying the knot is to finally switch that Facebook status from “engaged”...
Pop Star Katy Perry Goes on Record Supporting Same-Sex Marriage
By Vanessa Friedman If Katy Perry and the LGBT community were in a relationship on Facebook, it would probably be listed as “it’s complicated.” On...
Largest Latino Organization Supports Marriage Equality
NCLR unanimously supports civil rights for same sex couples. By Lucy Hough NCLR President Janet Murguia Just after announcement of the National Association for the...
How Much Gay Marriage Bans Are Costing Us [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Brittny Drye Some politicians feel raising taxes will help lower the country’s debt, while others slash jobs to up their economy. Here’s an idea:...
New York Pride Marks One Year of Marriage Equality
By Brittny Drye It was fitting that New York City’s Pride March and PrideFest landed on June 24—exactly one year since the marriage equality legislation...
Mary Cheney Weds Longtime Partner
By Equally Wed editors Former Vice President Dick Cheney is celebrating the marriage of his daughter, Mary Cheney, to her longtime partner Heather Poe. Mary...
Love and Pride Jewelry for Weddings and Beyond
Jewelry designer Udi Behr of loveandpride is a fierce advocate for the LGBT community. His pieces have been worn by the celebrities such as Elton...
