On Friday, June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court court issued a 5-4 ruling declaring the 14th Amendment requires all states to perform same-sex marriages and recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states. “No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidel

After 6.5 years, I decided to make it official and propose to my boyfriend, Clay, who I met while auditioning for the National Broadway Tour of West Side Story in 2011. We both got the show and decided to be roommates. Then we fell in love! We have experienced so much together over the years. Whethe...

The pop superstar advocated for the Equality Act during an acceptance speech and a performance of “You Need to Calm Down.” While accepting the Video of the Year award, the pop star said the honor signaled fans’ support of her message of in “You Need to Calm Down.” The single has been received as an

Richard Socarides remembers coming out to his father, one of the founders of conversion therapy who believed homosexuality is a mental illness and can be cured. His aim is to help lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people learn more about their community, straight people learn more about...

As the votes are announced in the New Zealand Parliament that affirm the Definition of Marriage Amendment (allowing equal marriage rights for the gay community), spectators in the gallery break into a Maori love song which most of the Members of Parliament then join in with. Quite touching. For my A

In her new music video for “The Man”, Taylor Swift has done a full transformation, donning full male drag to become the epitome of toxic masculinity: a hideous boss who berates his employees; a manspreading subway rider who disobeys smoking laws and urinates publicly; a celebrity playboy (Leo!) who

Two different worlds, one love story for the ages! Red, White & Royal Blue is an upcoming American romantic comedy film directed by Matthew Lopez and co-written with Ted Malawer. It is based on the 2019 novel of the same name by Casey McQuiston. The film has an ensemble cast of Taylor Zakhar Perez...

Taylor Swift just premiered the music video for her new Pride anthem “You Need To Calm Down” and, well, we’re having a hard time calming down. The video is jam-packed with over 20 cameos from some of our favorite LGBTQ icons and allies. It ends with a call to action. Swift appeals to fans to sign a

The election's finally here. We'll have everything you need to know about key marriage ballot measures both before and after the vote. Plus, a look ahead at some major post-election marriage equality milestones.

Same-sex marriage is legally recognized nationwide in Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and Brazil. New Zealand's parliament expanded the definition of marriage to include same sex marriage on April 17, 2013, increasing the ...