Today the Supreme Court of the United
States issued its landmark ruling in Obergefell v.
Hodges. In its 5-4 opinion, the court ruled that there is a
constitutional right to marriage equality in all 50 states.
"Today the Supreme Court of the United States finally recognized what Log Cabin Republicans has long advocated for: the constitutional right of committed same-sex couples to engage in civil marriage partnerships,” Log Cabin Republicans National Executive Director Gregory T. Angelo stated. “At hand lies a tremendous opportunity for healing on all sides: Log Cabin Republicans encourages marriage equality advocates to resist the temptation of being ‘sore winners’ and respecting others who may not yet be at a place of acceptance; and opponents of marriage equality who can light a way out of the LGBT culture wars by recognizing that civil marriage for committed same-sex couples is no threat to any straight couple’s marriage, family, or faith. This is a watershed moment for the LGBT rights movement — one that had its genesis on the center-right — and Log Cabin Republicans congratulates our allied organizations, grassroots Chapter Leaders, and — especially — those committed same-sex couples who moved national sentiment on marriage equality so far, so fast simply by living their lives in quiet dignity."
Friday, June 26, 2015
National Immigration Law Center Applauds Supreme Court Decision on Same Sex Marriage
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court today ruled that the U.S. Constitution guarantees the freedom to marry to all Americans.
Today’s ruling follows oral arguments at the Supreme Court in April regarding whether states have the right to outlaw gay marriage and, even if they do, whether they must honor marriages performed in states that allow same-sex marriage. The cases, consolidated under the title Obergefell v. Hodges, were from Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee, and included more than 20 plaintiffs.
In response to today’s decision, Marielena Hincapié, executive director of National Immigration Law Center, made the following statement:
“Today, the Supreme Court issued a historic decision that will be remembered for generations to come affirming what Americans have come to understand: the freedom to marry is a precious, fundamental right that belongs to all of us.
It’s a proud day for our country, as this decision marks a victory for freedom, equality, inclusion, and love. As our country continues the long journey towards true and full equality for same-sex couples and other traditionally marginalized individuals and communities, this ruling is a strong reminder of the type of inclusion and equality we are capable of.”
Today’s ruling follows oral arguments at the Supreme Court in April regarding whether states have the right to outlaw gay marriage and, even if they do, whether they must honor marriages performed in states that allow same-sex marriage. The cases, consolidated under the title Obergefell v. Hodges, were from Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee, and included more than 20 plaintiffs.
In response to today’s decision, Marielena Hincapié, executive director of National Immigration Law Center, made the following statement:
“Today, the Supreme Court issued a historic decision that will be remembered for generations to come affirming what Americans have come to understand: the freedom to marry is a precious, fundamental right that belongs to all of us.
It’s a proud day for our country, as this decision marks a victory for freedom, equality, inclusion, and love. As our country continues the long journey towards true and full equality for same-sex couples and other traditionally marginalized individuals and communities, this ruling is a strong reminder of the type of inclusion and equality we are capable of.”
MoveOn Cheers Nationwide Marriage Equality
Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of an Ohio gay couple in the case
of Obergefell v. Hodges, ruling that marriage is a fundamental
constitutional right, protected by the Fourteenth Amendment, that
extends to same-sex as well as opposite-sex couples. Responding
to the decision, Anna Galland, executive director of MoveOn.org Civic
Action, issued the following statement, cheering the Supreme Court for
expanding marriage equality nationwide:
“In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed that all married couples—regardless of sexual orientation—are entitled to all of the fundamental rights and dignities that come with marriage. This is a monumental and incredibly meaningful decision for millions of American families. Millions of MoveOn members across the country will be celebrating today.
“This decision, which correctly interprets the Constitution, is a momentous step toward a society of greater freedom and equality for all.”
“In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed that all married couples—regardless of sexual orientation—are entitled to all of the fundamental rights and dignities that come with marriage. This is a monumental and incredibly meaningful decision for millions of American families. Millions of MoveOn members across the country will be celebrating today.
“This decision, which correctly interprets the Constitution, is a momentous step toward a society of greater freedom and equality for all.”
In Historic Ruling, U.S. Supreme Court Affirms Marriage Equality Across the United States
In a historic decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states laws that ban marriage for same-sex couples are unconstitutional. The decision overturns a November 2014 Sixth Circuit Court ruling that upheld marriage bans in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee.
The 5-4 ruling strikes down laws in 13 states and Puerto Rico and requires all 50 states to allow same-sex couples to marry.
The Tennessee plaintiffs are Dr. Valeria Tanco and Dr. Sophy Jesty; Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Ijpe DeKoe and Thom Kostura; and Matthew Mansell and Johno Espejo. They are represented by the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), Tennessee attorneys Abby Rubenfeld, Maureen Holland, and Regina Lambert, William Harbison and other attorneys from the Nashville law firm of Sherrard & Roe PLC, and Douglas Hallward-Driemeier and other attorneys from the law firm of Ropes & Gray LLP. Hallward-Driemeier and GLAD’s Mary Bonauto argued on behalf of the plaintiffs before the Court on April 28, 2015. “We are overjoyed and grateful to the Supreme Court for finally putting an end to these damaging laws that have hurt so many families in Tennessee and across the country,” said Tanco, who has a 1-year old daughter with Jesty. “We are grateful to every single member of our legal team, who have worked tirelessly to take down these discriminatory laws and finally bring the freedom to marry to the LGBT community. We would also like to thank our family, friends, and neighbors in Tennessee for all their support in this amazing and historic journey.”
Said NCLR Legal Director Shannon Minter, Esq.: “In resounding terms that will echo through history, our nation’s highest court has affirmed the common dignity and humanity of same-sex couples. For all people in this country, including millions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans, today is a day to celebrate. By recognizing that the U.S. Constitution guarantees all Americans the freedom to marry and form a family with the person with whom they have chosen to share their life, the Court has brought us one monumental step closer to a nation in which everyone can live openly and authentically, without fear, harassment, or discrimination. We are grateful to the courageous couples who brought their case before the Court, and to generations of LGBT activists, leaders, and community members who worked tirelessly for decades to make this day possible.”
The 5-4 ruling strikes down laws in 13 states and Puerto Rico and requires all 50 states to allow same-sex couples to marry.
The Tennessee plaintiffs are Dr. Valeria Tanco and Dr. Sophy Jesty; Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Ijpe DeKoe and Thom Kostura; and Matthew Mansell and Johno Espejo. They are represented by the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), Tennessee attorneys Abby Rubenfeld, Maureen Holland, and Regina Lambert, William Harbison and other attorneys from the Nashville law firm of Sherrard & Roe PLC, and Douglas Hallward-Driemeier and other attorneys from the law firm of Ropes & Gray LLP. Hallward-Driemeier and GLAD’s Mary Bonauto argued on behalf of the plaintiffs before the Court on April 28, 2015. “We are overjoyed and grateful to the Supreme Court for finally putting an end to these damaging laws that have hurt so many families in Tennessee and across the country,” said Tanco, who has a 1-year old daughter with Jesty. “We are grateful to every single member of our legal team, who have worked tirelessly to take down these discriminatory laws and finally bring the freedom to marry to the LGBT community. We would also like to thank our family, friends, and neighbors in Tennessee for all their support in this amazing and historic journey.”
Said NCLR Legal Director Shannon Minter, Esq.: “In resounding terms that will echo through history, our nation’s highest court has affirmed the common dignity and humanity of same-sex couples. For all people in this country, including millions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans, today is a day to celebrate. By recognizing that the U.S. Constitution guarantees all Americans the freedom to marry and form a family with the person with whom they have chosen to share their life, the Court has brought us one monumental step closer to a nation in which everyone can live openly and authentically, without fear, harassment, or discrimination. We are grateful to the courageous couples who brought their case before the Court, and to generations of LGBT activists, leaders, and community members who worked tirelessly for decades to make this day possible.”
Tonight, We Shall Have Champagne
30 years ago, I was 14. As I began to realize my sexuality, I was embarrassed and ashamed. Being gay meant being a pariah.
25 years ago, I was 19. Being gay meant AIDS, which meant a horrific sickness and death. Being gay meant I was terrified of sex.
20 years ago, I was 24. I knew who I was and had overcome many of my fears, but I could never imagine a world that would accept me. Being gay meant that I would always be different - an outsider.
12 years ago, I was 32. I was more confident, the world was more accepting. I fell in love, proposed, and we held a wedding that meant nothing to the world and everything to us. Being gay meant that my husband and I would always be second class citizens.
8 and a half years ago, my husband and I became fathers. Colorado passed one of the first second parent adoption laws, and we were one of the first to use it. Being gay meant that my husband and I were pioneers.
8 months ago, I was 43. My husband and I married in the eyes of the State of Colorado. Being gay meant we were equal in the Centennial State.
Today, I am 44. For the first time in my life, I, and everyone like me, can say that we are fully equal in the eyes of the law in every corner of this great country of ours. I'm not sure that my teen self, my young adult self, or even myself of ten years ago would have ever believed that this day would come. I feel so much joy and happiness today. This journey has been a long and difficult one, but in the end, like all journeys in love, it's been entirely worth it. Being gay means the exact same thing as being straight, and I couldn't be more thrilled!
Tonight, we shall have champagne!
A Timeline of Underground LGBTQ Cinema
Pride Month may be coming to a close, but Fandor is
offering a way to keep the celebration going all year long with
underground LGBTQ films. This handy infographic shows, through an
easy-to-read timeline, the progression of underground and indie LGBTQ
cinema in the context of watershed events in gay history--from the
Weimar Republic to today's monumental Supreme Court decision legalizing
gay marriage.All films listed are available to stream instantly on set-top, desktop and mobile devices through Fandor, the premiere streaming service for independent, classic and acclaimed cinema. Fandor offers one of the most robust selections of LGBTQ films around, with nearly 200 movies spanning from the early 1900's to today. The full range of LGBTQ films can be found HERE.
Humanist Group Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision for Marriage Equality
“Our country is finally moving beyond outdated, religious definitions of marriage,” said Roy Speckhardt, executive director of the American Humanist Association. “This is a victory for all LGBTQ Americans and allies who fought vigorously against discrimination.”
In March, the American Humanist Association’s Appignani Humanist Legal Center submitted an amicus curiae brief with the Center for Inquiry on behalf of the petitioners in Obergefell v. Hodges. The brief stated that the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment gave same-sex couples the right to marry. It also declared that arguments against marriage equality had an inherent basis in religious descriptions of marriage, meaning that bans against marriage for same-sex couples violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.
A copy of the brief can be viewed here, and more information about the American Humanist Association’s advocacy on behalf of same-sex marriage through its LGBTQ Humanist Council can be found here.
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Love Has Won the Day, CFI on Supreme Court Marriage Decision
The Center for Inquiry joins in the celebration today of the Supreme Court’s decision acknowledging that gays and lesbians are guaranteed equal marriage rights by the federal Constitution. After years of struggle, same-sex couples can now marry throughout the United States, finally receiving equal treatment and recognition from their government.
“Bans on same-sex marriage have their roots in outdated religious dogma, and for generations have relegated members of the LGBT community to second-class citizenship, justified only by what some imagine to be the will of God,” said Ronald A. Lindsay, president and CEO of the Center for Inquiry. “But our Constitution is a secular document, and outmoded religious attitudes should have no influence over who does and does not enjoy fundamental human rights.”
“This decision strengthens American secularism,” said Lindsay, “and finally acknowledges what we have always known to be true: People who love each other should be free to marry, no matter what any church has to say about it. We happily welcome the Court’s acknowledgement of LGBT equality before the law.”
Writing for a sharply divided Court, and in face of strident dissents by Justices Scalia, Thomas, and Alito, and Chief Justice Roberts, Justice Kennedy found that the core principle of equal treatment in the U.S. Constitution protects the right of same-sex couples to marry. Marriage brings with it not only recognition and respect for a relationship, but also access to more than one thousand federal benefits. Refusing to allow gays and lesbians to marry the partner of their choice made them quite literally second class citizens, and after today, such discrimination is no longer legally acceptable.
Forty-eight years ago this month, the Supreme Court decided the landmark case of Loving v. Virginia, recognizing marriage as a fundamental human right, and striking down state laws which banned interracial marriages. Twelve years ago, the Supreme Court, in Lawrence v. Texas, invalidated state laws that criminalized homosexuality, allowing LGBT people to live their lives openly without fear of prosecution. And today, the Supreme Court has opened the doors to matrimony to all, regardless of sexual orientation.
The Center for Inquiry, together with our allies the American Humanist Association, submitted an amicus brief to the Court in these cases, noting that the only justifications provided for discrimination against same sex couples were based on religion, and therefore could not stand.
“Love has won the day over discrimination,” said Nicholas Little, Legal Director of CFI. “We are delighted to see that the Court has accepted that religious dogma is not a sufficient justification for restricting the rights of Americans, and we will continue to fight to ensure not only that LGBT citizens are treated equally in all areas of the law, but also that all public policy is based on reason and science, not religious faith.”
“Bans on same-sex marriage have their roots in outdated religious dogma, and for generations have relegated members of the LGBT community to second-class citizenship, justified only by what some imagine to be the will of God,” said Ronald A. Lindsay, president and CEO of the Center for Inquiry. “But our Constitution is a secular document, and outmoded religious attitudes should have no influence over who does and does not enjoy fundamental human rights.”
“This decision strengthens American secularism,” said Lindsay, “and finally acknowledges what we have always known to be true: People who love each other should be free to marry, no matter what any church has to say about it. We happily welcome the Court’s acknowledgement of LGBT equality before the law.”
Writing for a sharply divided Court, and in face of strident dissents by Justices Scalia, Thomas, and Alito, and Chief Justice Roberts, Justice Kennedy found that the core principle of equal treatment in the U.S. Constitution protects the right of same-sex couples to marry. Marriage brings with it not only recognition and respect for a relationship, but also access to more than one thousand federal benefits. Refusing to allow gays and lesbians to marry the partner of their choice made them quite literally second class citizens, and after today, such discrimination is no longer legally acceptable.
Forty-eight years ago this month, the Supreme Court decided the landmark case of Loving v. Virginia, recognizing marriage as a fundamental human right, and striking down state laws which banned interracial marriages. Twelve years ago, the Supreme Court, in Lawrence v. Texas, invalidated state laws that criminalized homosexuality, allowing LGBT people to live their lives openly without fear of prosecution. And today, the Supreme Court has opened the doors to matrimony to all, regardless of sexual orientation.
The Center for Inquiry, together with our allies the American Humanist Association, submitted an amicus brief to the Court in these cases, noting that the only justifications provided for discrimination against same sex couples were based on religion, and therefore could not stand.
“Love has won the day over discrimination,” said Nicholas Little, Legal Director of CFI. “We are delighted to see that the Court has accepted that religious dogma is not a sufficient justification for restricting the rights of Americans, and we will continue to fight to ensure not only that LGBT citizens are treated equally in all areas of the law, but also that all public policy is based on reason and science, not religious faith.”
American Airlines Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Marriage Equality
“This is a historic moment for our country and for many of American’s employees,” said American’s Chairman and CEO Doug Parker. “Today’s decision reaffirms the commitment of companies like American that recognize equality is good for business and society as a whole.”
Earlier this year, American joined a broad coalition of U.S. corporations to support marriage equality in an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Supreme Court. American also joined dozens of large companies to pledge that “Equality is Our Business,” signing a public statement led by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) seeking to get businesses and organizations to stand up for diversity.
American has a long history of supporting the LGBT community in the course of doing business. Underscoring this strong commitment, American is recognized by the HRC’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a nationally recognized benchmark that distinguishes top workplaces for their inclusion of LGBT employees and their allies. American was the only airline to receive a perfect score when the CEI launched in 2002, and is one of only a handful of corporations to do so every year since.
American’s Pride Employee Business Resource Group, which was the airline’s first employee resource group, continues to champion LGBT travelers and advocate for diversity, equality and respect within the airline industry as it has for decades. American is also a proud member and supporter of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, PFLAG, Lambda Legal and the Human Rights Campaign.
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Applauds Marriage Equality Decision
“This is a transformative day in American history. Today is the day that our nation’s highest court acknowledged the full dignity of LGBT Americans to love and build a family as equals in our society.
While today’s ruling ushers in a new era of acceptance and family security for LGBT Americans, it also highlights the blunt denial of basic rights – in access to employment, housing, public accommodations, education, and credit—that are still being denied in too many states across the nation.
Just as the Supreme Court case of Loving v. Virginia, which held that state laws prohibiting interracial marriage were unconstitutional, was a forerunner to marriage equality for LGBT people, our nation must also adopt a comprehensive nationwide law to give LGBT Americans the same protections that are already established for people of color, women, religious minorities, and people with disabilities.
Civil rights can only be measured by a single yardstick and our nation can no longer settle for piecemeal solutions to the second-class citizenship of LGBT Americans.”
Historic Supreme Court Ruling Brings Joy to Families and Victory to Decades-Long Freedom to Marry Movement
Today the Supreme Court held that same-sex couples can no longer be denied the freedom to marry guaranteed by the Constitution, assuring that soon all loving and committed couples will be able to marry throughout the United States.
Evan Wolfson, president of Freedom to Marry, released the following statement:
“Today’s ruling is a transformative triumph decades in the making, a momentous victory for freedom, equality, inclusion, and above all, love. For anyone who ever doubted that we could bend the arc of the moral universe toward justice, today the United States again took a giant step toward the more perfect union we the people aspire to. Today the Liberty Bell rings alongside wedding bells across an ocean of joy.
"With the ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, the justices affirmed what a super-majority of Americans had come to understand: the freedom to marry is a precious, fundamental right that belongs to all, and that same-sex couples and our families share the same dreams and needs as any others.
"Today’s win is the culmination of a decades-long campaign that successfully made the case in the court of public opinion, enabling victories in the courts of law.
"Freedom to Marry calls on state officials to swiftly and faithfully implement the Constitution’s command in the remaining 13 states with marriage discrimination, so that all Americans can marry the person they love and build and protect their families, without delay, throughout the land.
"While the work towards equality for all Americans is far from over, the Freedom to Marry campaign has been transformative in Americans’ understanding of who gay people are.
"The movement will continue to harness the power of the marriage conversation and win in the work ahead – including passage of a federal civil rights bill, securing state and local protections against discrimination, tending to the needs of our youth and our seniors, and ensuring that the lived experience of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people is fulfilling, good, inclusive, and equal throughout the land. But the work of this Freedom to Marry campaign is now accomplished. Over the next several months, we will collaborate with key movement colleagues to smartly and strategically wind down its work and document lessons learned, and then close its doors, having achieved its goal of winning marriage nationwide and helping loving and committed couples cross the threshold to marriage and full inclusion in society, with equal justice under law.”
Freedom to Marry will now begin airing a 30-second nationwide TV ad -- "Love Won, We All Won" -- celebrating the country's living up to its ideals and the joy this triumph will bring to so many families.
Evan Wolfson, president of Freedom to Marry, released the following statement:
“Today’s ruling is a transformative triumph decades in the making, a momentous victory for freedom, equality, inclusion, and above all, love. For anyone who ever doubted that we could bend the arc of the moral universe toward justice, today the United States again took a giant step toward the more perfect union we the people aspire to. Today the Liberty Bell rings alongside wedding bells across an ocean of joy.
"With the ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, the justices affirmed what a super-majority of Americans had come to understand: the freedom to marry is a precious, fundamental right that belongs to all, and that same-sex couples and our families share the same dreams and needs as any others.
"Today’s win is the culmination of a decades-long campaign that successfully made the case in the court of public opinion, enabling victories in the courts of law.
"Freedom to Marry calls on state officials to swiftly and faithfully implement the Constitution’s command in the remaining 13 states with marriage discrimination, so that all Americans can marry the person they love and build and protect their families, without delay, throughout the land.
"While the work towards equality for all Americans is far from over, the Freedom to Marry campaign has been transformative in Americans’ understanding of who gay people are.
"The movement will continue to harness the power of the marriage conversation and win in the work ahead – including passage of a federal civil rights bill, securing state and local protections against discrimination, tending to the needs of our youth and our seniors, and ensuring that the lived experience of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people is fulfilling, good, inclusive, and equal throughout the land. But the work of this Freedom to Marry campaign is now accomplished. Over the next several months, we will collaborate with key movement colleagues to smartly and strategically wind down its work and document lessons learned, and then close its doors, having achieved its goal of winning marriage nationwide and helping loving and committed couples cross the threshold to marriage and full inclusion in society, with equal justice under law.”
Freedom to Marry will now begin airing a 30-second nationwide TV ad -- "Love Won, We All Won" -- celebrating the country's living up to its ideals and the joy this triumph will bring to so many families.
NASW Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Legalizing Same Sex Marriage Throughout United States
Today’s ruling will benefit thousands of same-sex couples living in states currently denying equal access to marriage for same sex couples. The decision offers them and their families the same recognition and benefits as married heterosexual couples.
NASW has long been a supporter of same-sex marriage. NASW joined the American Psychological Association, American Psychiatric Association and other organizations in an amicus brief filed with the Supreme Court urging the justices to make the historic decision they issued today.
In that brief, NASW and the other groups argued that same-sex attraction is a normal part of human sexuality and that same-sex couples form committed relationships and are just as capable of raising children.
Conferring marriage rights on same-sex couples also offers them social, psychological and health benefits, the brief said.
Today’s decision could also have a profound economic impact on same-sex couples. NASW has partnered with the Movement Advancement Project (MAP) and the Center for American Progress (CAP) on studies that show lack of legal recognition for same-sex couples and their families, including the right to marry, has resulted in higher taxes, reduced wages and Social Security income, and increased health care costs for this population.
The Supreme Court ruling will go a long way in helping address such inequalities and NASW stands ready to continue pressing for equal rights for all.
DNC Chair Statement on Obergefell v. Hodges
Today, DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on same-sex marriage:
“I enthusiastically applaud the Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Obergefell v.Hodges. This decision, and what it means for the LGBT community, has been a long-time coming and is the result of decades of struggle and perseverance.
“Now, same-sex couples throughout the country will be guaranteed the recognition and legal protections they so fully deserve. No longer will their families be viewed as lesser in the eyes of the law.
“Last week I had the privilege of officiating a same-sex wedding right across the street from the Supreme Court building. It was clear that the love between Alex and Robert is no different than the love I share with my husband Steve. Love is love, and love is now the law.
“Today is a day of celebration, and as we move forward from this important victory, Democrats will continue fighting to ensure that nobody in this country faces discrimination because of who they are or whom they love.”
“I enthusiastically applaud the Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Obergefell v.Hodges. This decision, and what it means for the LGBT community, has been a long-time coming and is the result of decades of struggle and perseverance.
“Now, same-sex couples throughout the country will be guaranteed the recognition and legal protections they so fully deserve. No longer will their families be viewed as lesser in the eyes of the law.
“Last week I had the privilege of officiating a same-sex wedding right across the street from the Supreme Court building. It was clear that the love between Alex and Robert is no different than the love I share with my husband Steve. Love is love, and love is now the law.
“Today is a day of celebration, and as we move forward from this important victory, Democrats will continue fighting to ensure that nobody in this country faces discrimination because of who they are or whom they love.”
Love Wins: U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Marriage Equality
With this landmark decision, loving and committed same-sex couples can finally rest knowing their families are protected and their dignity is no longer up for public debate. Today, love prevailed.
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