Marriage Equality

Welcome to the first LGBT Religion News Summary of 2013! See what's new, and what has stayed the same.

Who is anti-LGBT activist Linda Jernigan, and what does she believe? Let's examine.

When marriage equality went into effect on December 29 in Maine, HooplaHa.com asked 13 newlywed same-sex couples to describe each other with one word. See what they came up with!

Chicago's Cardinal Francis George is getting much media attention for a letter to parishioners in which he condemns civil marriage equality for same-gender couples in the state of Illinois. But there's another element to this story that deserves the same amount of media attention.

Equality made historic strides in 2012, and GLAAD was there every step of the way.

The Chicago Sun Times is reporting that President Barrack Obama has released a statement in support of marriage equality in Illinois, his home state.

At midnight last night, Maine became the 8th state to enact marriage equality. Portland City Hall was open from midnight to 3:00 AM to marry the first couples. Several couples received marriage licenses, and a handful of couples were married on the spot.

There is a double New Year celebration brewing in Maryland, as that state will begin granting marriage licenses to all couples starting on January 1.

All Maine couples will be able to apply for marriage licenses and get married on Saturday, December 29. Mainers can find out how individual cities are preparing for Saturday.