“The plaintiffs could not be more happy- they’re finally going to get their day in court and they’re confident justice will be served"
Obergefell said his principles and values, as well as his experience fighting for LGBTQ+ rights will help him be successful if elected
Top three picks have had engagements- not all positive- past actions & statements on LGBTQ+ issues may factor into the confirmation process
'The Engagement' chronicles the path of marriage equality from a fringe issue to one of the nation's central civil rights fights
Why The Lessons Give Me Hope for 2022
"We don’t want to see those rights lost to an arch-conservative agenda of recent Supreme Court appointees”
The statutes have never caught up to court decisions [...] it’s important that we take this step & ensure that our law enshrines these rights
Alarms were set off in legal circles as some argued that Obergefell v. Hodges - the same-sex marriage decision, would be in danger
The court is signaling that we are returning to a time where “community morals” are sufficient basis for law
"Surviving same-sex partners/spouses can securely access benefits that they are owed & can be essential to their continued health & safety”