Gay Marriage

Honor and Effort: What President Obama Achieved in Eight Years

And what he didn't

By David Von Drehle December 22, 2016

InterVarsity to Dismiss Employees Who Support Gay Marriage

InterVarsity has chapters on 667 college campuses nationwide

By Elizabeth Dias October 6, 2016

Biden Officiates Wedding Ceremony for White House Staffers

His wife later tweeted, "Love is love!"

By Amanda Calvo August 2, 2016

What Republicans say about guns, abortion and Wall Street

The Republican platform moves to the right, with a few exceptions.

By Will Drabold July 18, 2016

Same-Sex Marriages Are Way Up After Supreme Court Decision

More than 120,000 same-sex couples have been married since Obergefell v. Hodges

By Daniel White June 22, 2016

Italy Braces for Protest Against Gay Unions

Ahead of the country's upcoming vote on civil union rights

By Claudio Lavanga / NBC News January 30, 2016

Alabama Chief Justice Orders Stop to Gay Marriage

Legal experts say the effect of his order is likely to be short-lived

By Pete Williams / NBC News January 6, 2016

LGBT Leaders Warn of Looming Gay Rights Backlash

'Cultural victories are often met with political backlash'

By Philip Elliott / Las Vegas November 20, 2015

Judge 'Violated Ethics Code' in Same-Sex Adoption Ruling

Ruling was "based on inaccurate information fueled by bias and prejudice,” says top gay rights lawyer

By Josh Sanburn November 12, 2015

Kentucky to Remove Clerks' Names From Marriage Licenses

Just like Kim Davis wanted

By Charlotte Alter November 6, 2015

Ireland Signs Gay Marriage Into Law

Same-sex ceremonies will likely start in mid-November

By Joanna Plucinska October 29, 2015

How Bernie Sanders Evolved on Gay Marriage

He's long opposed anti-gay laws, but he was not an advocate for gay marriage until recently

By Sam Frizell / Des Moines October 28, 2015

Kim Davis' Lawyers: Altered Marriage Licenses Are Valid

The Kentucky clerk could face a fine after spending five days in jail for refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples

By Eliana Dockterman October 13, 2015

Why Mike Huckabee Picked a Fight With Frito-Lay Over Gay Doritos

Evangelicals call it a battle for religious freedom. Dan Savage calls it a fight over a "gay bag of chips"

By Charlotte Alter October 4, 2015

This Is Chick-fil-A's Plan to Invade New York

The chicken chain's first full NYC restaurant signals a big push northwards

By Victor Luckerson October 2, 2015

How Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis Is Still Objecting to Same-Sex Marriage

She's accused of handing out "adulterated marriage licenses" after returning to work

By Denver Nicks September 22, 2015

Kentucky Clerk Says She's Been Called 'Hitler' for Opposing Gay Marriage

“What people say about me does not define who I am,” she said

By Denver Nicks September 22, 2015

Watch the Wonderful New Tide To Go Ad That Takes On the Gay Marriage Debate

It's the perfect antidote to Kim Davis

By Melissa Locker September 15, 2015

Survivor Frontman is Outraged That Kim Davis Used 'Eye of the Tiger'

Wrote angry Facebook message after Kentucky clerk used his song at her rally

By Charlotte Alter September 9, 2015

Caitlyn Jenner Says She Wasn't Always In Favor of Gay Marriage

"I'm a traditionalist. … I kinda like tradition and it’s always been a man and a woman"

By Amanda Michelle Steiner / Entertainment Weekly September 4, 2015

Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis Doesn't Seem to Get How the Constitution Works

The heat around gay marriage is obscuring what a simple distinction this actually is. But suppose the Rowan County Clerk was a devout Hindu

By David Von Drehle September 3, 2015

Republican Presidential Contenders Largely Back Kentucky Clerk

The Kentucky county clerk who is jailed because she will not issue marriage licenses to gay couples has a lot of fans among the Republican presidential hopefuls. Social conservatives nationally have strongly backed Rowan County...

By Ryan Teague Beckwith September 3, 2015

GOP Quietly Rejects Anti-Gay Marriage Resolution

The Republican National Committee’s resolutions committee quietly rejected a pair of resolutions critical of homosexuality Wednesday. The controversial resolutions dealing with sex education and same-sex marriage threatened to cast a shadow on the first GOP...

By Zeke J Miller August 5, 2015

Gays and Lesbians Have Different Reasons to Get Married

The big differences come down to kids

By Tanya Basu July 8, 2015

What It Means When Marriage Is a Contract

The Supreme Court's landmark decision on same-sex marriage has put the issue of love and contracts front and center

By Jane Greenway Carr / New America July 8, 2015

Colorado Baker Appeals Ruling Over Same-Sex Wedding Cake

"I'll make you birthday cakes, shower cakes, sell you cookies and brownies. I just don't make cakes for same-sex weddings."

By Katy Osborn July 7, 2015

Gay Marriage Is Bad for Beef Exports, Aussie Politician Says

Discourse on the topic has officially entered a new realm

By Alissa Greenberg July 7, 2015

Abby Wambach's World Cup Kiss Will Warm Your Heart

She and her wife Sarah Huffman have been married since 2013

By Alissa Greenberg July 6, 2015

Republicans See Opposition to Gay Rights Fizzle

GOP pollsters gauge attitudes about marriage and discrimination in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada

By Philip Elliott July 2, 2015

Christie: Clerks Opposed to Same-Sex Marriage Must Do Job

“You took the job and you took the oath."

By Zeke J Miller/Bristol, New Hampshire July 1, 2015

Cynthia Nixon: Don't Get Complacent About LGBT Rights

The Sex and the City star argues that there's still work to be done

By Eliana Dockterman July 1, 2015

George Takei Takes Down Donald Trump's Definition of 'Traditional Marriage'

Takei and Trump took their marriage equality debate to a lunch table

By Ariana Bacle / Entertainment Weekly July 1, 2015

Jimmy Kimmel Asked Little Kids What They Think About Gay Marriage

Hot debate for minds of all ages

By Jonathon Dornbush / Entertainment Weekly June 30, 2015

26 Million Facebook Users Added Rainbows

Rainbows took over the social media platform

By Alex Heigl / People June 29, 2015

Louisiana Issues Same-Sex Marriage License

Louisiana, in which only 42% of residents approve of same-sex marriage, was the last to do so

By Jacob Koffler June 29, 2015

Ben & Jerry’s Just Renamed This Ice Cream Flavor in Honor of Gay Marriage

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough has a new name

By Victor Luckerson June 27, 2015

This Map Shows How Gay Marriage Spread

In a historic ruling Friday, the Supreme Court legalized gay marriage nationwide by declaring unconstitutional all state bans on same-sex marriage. Click the map button below to watch how same-sex legislation has changed in the...

By David Johnson June 26, 2015

First Same-Sex Couple Marries in Dallas County After 50-Year Wait

Jack Evans and George Harris were the first same-sex couple to wed in Dallas County, Texas

By Diane Herbst / People June 26, 2015

Anti-Discrimination Bill May Broaden Beyond Gay Rights

An anti-discrimination bill won't be limited to gays and lesbians

By Philip Elliott June 26, 2015

Why June 26 Should Be a National Holiday to Honor Progress

It's an important date not just for gay Americans, but for us all

By Charlotte Alter June 26, 2015

Older Gays and Lesbians Greet Gay Marriage Ruling With Disbelief

Bert Kubli faced the grand Supreme Court building, his left leg nervously bouncing as he waited for the Justices inside to hand down a ruling that would decide whether his marriage would be recognized throughout...

By Philip Elliott June 26, 2015

Looking To Stay On Your Partner's Insurance? It May Be Time To Get Married

Domestic partner benefits may become a lot less common.

By Laura Lorenzetti/Fortune June 26, 2015

Inside the Love Story That Changed the Gay Marriage Battle

Edith Windsor reflects on her life with late spouse, Thea Spyer, and the meaning of gay marriage

By Eliza Gray June 26, 2015

Facebook Has a Super Easy Way to Let You Celebrate Gay Pride

Expect to see a lot of rainbow filters this weekend

By Victor Luckerson June 26, 2015

Gay Marriage

Supreme Court Will Hear Same-Sex Wedding Cake Case

Pray for Prince George to Be Gay, Reverend Says

Donald Trump Praises 'Judeo-Christian Values'

Duterte Appears to Close the Door on Legalizing Gay Marriage