Marriage Equality

Maryland Governor Signs Marriage Equality into Law

Governor of Maryland Martin O'Malley made history today by signing the state's marriage equality bill into law. Maryland is the eighth state to legally allow marriage for same-sex couples.

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#EqualLoveEqualRights: GLAAD Working with Campaign Founder Shane Bitney Crone

On top of suddenly losing his partner of six years, Shane Bitney Crone was forced to suffer even more because his relationship wasn't legally recognized in the eyes of the law. Shane created a YouTube video with the hope that other couples won't have to go through what he did. The video has been viewed more than 2.4 million times.

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Jay-Z Speaks Out in Support of Marriage Equality

In a recent CNN interview, rapper Jay-Z spoke out in favor of President Obama’s endorsement of marriage equality for same-sex couples.

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Rhode Island to Recognize Out-of-State Marriages of Same-Sex Couples

Following a press conference on Monday, May 14, Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee (I) signed an executive order that will recognize the marriages of same-sex couples performed outside Rhode Island, in jurisdictions where marriage equality is legal. Chafee is the first governor in the country to sign such an executive order.

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Ten TV Shows That Helped Shape National Attitudes on Same-Sex Couples and Marriage Equality

Much like President Obama's own position, the latest polls show the country on a whole continues to progressively evolve in its recognition of same-sex relationships, and as Vice President Joe Biden himself has admitted, television programs and popular culture can take quite a bit of the credit.

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Video: In historic move, President Obama announces support of marriage equality

In a historic move, President Barack Obama announced his support for full marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples today.

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Video: VP Biden says Will and Grace educated Americans on equality

In an interview with NBC's Meet the Press, Vice President Joe Biden spoke on the impact of the media in buiding support for marriage equality, and also voiced his own support for equal marriage protections.

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Pew Poll Shows Growth in Support for Marriage Equality

A recent poll conducted by the Pew Research Center finds that support for marriage equality in the United States is higher than ever, with 47% of Americans in favor of marriage for same-sex couples.

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New tool helps allies speak out in support of marriage equality

GLAAD, Freedom to Marry, and the Movement Advancement Project (MAP) today released a new resource that helps LGBT allies speak out in support of marriage equality.

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