45% of the world doesn't think their country is a good place for gay and lesbian people
Just 39 percent of people from over 120 countries said that their area was a good place for gay and lesbian people.
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Marriage Equality
Read the latest news about marriage equality victories and the continuing fight for gays and lesbians to have the right to marry around the world. See the most recent updates on this international, national, regional, and state-by-state issue, which has been hotly contested by conservatives and far-right religious organizations. Learn about the straight allies who have been advocating for same-sex marriage in the spheres of society, entertainment, and politics, as well as the various opponents of marriage equality who seek to impede the progress of the LGBT rights movement.
Southern Baptists seek to ban porn, women pastors, and marriage equality
The largest Protestant denomination in the U.S. will consider a measure this week in support of banning marriage equality.
June 09 2025 4:12 PM
Poll shows record divide in support for marriage equality
A new Gallup poll finds Democrat support is at a record level, while Republicans are bottoming out at the lowest numbers since the passage of Obergefell v. Hodges affirmed marriage equality.
June 02 2025 6:15 AM
The Advocate's John Casey reflects on a decade of marriage equality in new book
"LOVE isn’t just a collection of stories. It’s a testament. A reminder. A celebration. A rallying cry."
May 30 2025 1:35 PM
Kim Davis, who denied same-sex couples marriage licenses, will appeal case to Supreme Court
The Kentucky clerk who denied same-sex couples marriage licenses is trying to get the Supreme Court to overturn marriage equality.
May 01 2025 12:09 PM
Marriage equality or same-sex marriage? Why the language matters
This is why The Advocate uses "marriage equality" over "same-sex marriage" or "gay marriage."
April 16 2025 6:00 AM
Out gay Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs law repealing marriage equality ban
The new law ensures that even if the Supreme Court reverses Obergefell, marriage equality will still be legal in Colorado.
April 11 2025 3:11 PM
These are the 38 countries that have legalized marriage equality (in order)
To date, only 38 nations allow same-sex couples to marry, and none of them did before 2001.
March 19 2025 6:00 AM
Can marriage equality be overturned? It's unlikely, but that won't stop Republicans from trying
Unlikely, but not impossible.
March 18 2025 9:54 AM
North Dakota Senate rejects resolution seeking to overturn marriage equality
The resolution failed to pass the state Senate in a 16-31 vote after only ten minutes of debate.
March 14 2025 1:16 PM
Kim Davis's latest legal loss: The infamous Kentucky homophobe loses in court again
An appeals court ruled that she has to pay up.
March 07 2025 11:30 AM
Montana's effort to reject marriage equality isn't moving forward ... for now
Montana legislators tabled a resolution against marriage equality with the help of Republicans.
March 04 2025 1:56 PM
What states are the most dangerous for LGBTQ+ people? Here are the worst 15
A lot of states are passing laws that target the LGBTQ+ community — but these 15 are the absolute worst.
March 04 2025 10:14 AM
The troubling anti-LGBTQ+ history of a conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate
LGBTQ+ advocates warn that Brad Schimel threatens hard-won rights, including marriage equality.
March 03 2025 6:00 AM
Michigan Republican lawmaker to introduce resolution asking SCOTUS to overturn marriage equality
State Rep. Josh Schriver announced that he will be introducing a measure on Tuesday urging the court to reverse Obergefell v. Hodges.
February 25 2025 1:55 PM
American satisfaction with state of LGBTQ+ rights reaches lowest point in over a decade
Just over half of Americans said they are satisfied with the nation's acceptance of gay and lesbian people, the lowest rate since 2013.
February 05 2025 2:05 PM
Idaho Republicans' resolution to repeal marriage equality is 'foreshadowing' for the U.S.
Idaho's leading LGBTQ+ groups tell The Advocate that the state GOP's effort to overturn marriage equality does not "address any of the many issues facing Idahoans today."
January 27 2025 9:30 AM
Virginia lawmakers pass marriage equality, abortion & voting protections
Democrats are hopeful they can amend the state’s constitution to protect hard-fought rights.
January 15 2025 5:17 PM
Idaho Republicans file resolution to repeal marriage equality
They want to return to a so-called “natural definition” of marriage as between one man and one woman.
January 08 2025 5:06 PM
Biden honors LGBTQ+ trailblazers for marriage equality contributions at Presidential Citizens Medal ceremony
Evan Wolfson and Mary Bonauto joined other remarkable Americans at a White House ceremony to honor their excellence.
January 03 2025 12:17 PM