What is marriage equality?
What is marriage equality?
WHAT IS MARRIAGE EQUALITY? On June 26, 2015, in a 5-4 decision the Supreme Court of the United States held that that the 14th Amendment requires a state to license a marriage between two people of the same sex and to recognize marriages lawfully performed in other jurisdictions. This means that marriage equality is now the law of
What did the Supreme Court say about marriage equality?
Hodges. In a landmark 5-4 decision, marriage equality became the law of the land and granted same-sex couples in all 50 states the right to full, equal recognition under the law. HRC knew from the very beginning that the fight for marriage equality wasn’t just about changing policies — it was about changing hearts and minds.
Would you be willing to be interviewed for full marriage equality?
Fortunately, some are willing to be interviewed for this blog. As a result, Full Marriage Equality has featured scores of exclusive interviews with lovers denied the freedom to marry and have that marriage treated equally under the law.
Where can I find more information about HRC’s work on marriage equality?
For more information about HRC’s work in support of marriage equality and the full equal rights for LGBTQ+ people–including protections from violence, discrimination and other issues, visit hrc.org/Global.
What has HRC done for same-sex marriage equality?
Nationwide marriage equality was at the forefront of HRC’s work for years before public sentiment toward same-sex marriage shifted. We consistently worked with coalitions across the country to rally support on the local, state and federal levels to ensure policies were inclusive of LGBTQ+ people.
What is the history of the fight for Marriage Equality?
HRC knew from the very beginning that the fight for marriage equality wasn’t just about changing policies — it was about changing hearts and minds. People needed to hear the stories of couples and families across the country impacted by laws that failed to grant them the recognition they deserved.
What is the Marriage Equality USA (meusa)?
Marriage Equality USA is the name of an organization that was founded in 1996, also known by its acronym MEUSA. It is a registered non-profit organization run by volunteers with the purpose of promoting equality for the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) community.
What did Duas Abu Hurairah (R) say about marriage?
Dua on Marriage/ Wedding April 4, 2012adminDuas Abu Hurairah (r.a) said that when the Prophet (pbuh) congratulated a man on his marriagehe said: بَارَكَ اللهُ لَكَ، وَبَارَكَ عَلَيْكَ، وَجَمَعَ بَيْنَكُمَا فِي خَيْر
