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http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/27/us/politics/supreme-court-gay-marriage.html?_r=0
Probably the best news I have seen come out of the US in a very long time.
Probably the best news I have seen come out of the US in a very long time.
I like her face.WannabeNewton said:Why settle for Olivia Wilde?
Robert Plant :pzoobyshoe said:Whose better than Olivia Wilde?
WannabeNewton said:And leave it to the nutty religious nut bags to criticize the decision in the most extreme way possible: http://maddowblog.msnbc.com/_news/2013/06/26/19156364-post-doma-rand-paul-fears-humans-marrying-non-humans?
The Supreme Court's ruling on gay marriage means that same-sex couples have the legal right to get married and have their marriages recognized in all 50 states. This ruling effectively legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
The Supreme Court came to this decision after hearing arguments and reviewing lower court decisions in several cases involving same-sex marriage. They ultimately determined that denying same-sex couples the right to marry violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.
This ruling overrides any state laws or constitutional amendments that banned same-sex marriage. Same-sex couples in all 50 states now have the legal right to get married and have their marriages recognized.
This ruling has major implications for same-sex couples, as it grants them the same rights and protections as heterosexual couples when it comes to marriage. It also sets a precedent for future cases involving discrimination based on sexual orientation.
This ruling is a significant victory for the LGBTQ+ community, as it affirms their right to marry and have their relationships recognized by the government. It also sends a message of equality and inclusivity to the community and the rest of society.