Thu, 18:17: This was the day the U.S. Supreme Court deemed the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional, something today's makeup of the court absolutely would never have done.
Two years later, to the date—and thus 10 years ago today—the 5-4 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling granted a fundamental right to marry to all same-sex couples.
Cause for celebration, still, for sure. But under the current administration and the current court, that right is seriously under threat. This is not hyperbole. And we should never take for granted that any Supreme Court ruling is etched in stone, a mistake millions of us made with Roe v. Wade.
RP @fruitcakeenterprises [June 26, 2013] It should be noted that a majority of states still have constitutional same-sex marriage bans. Today's decisions merely allow the federal government to recognize marriages in the few states where it is legal.
This is a very odd position to be in, being denied equal rights in the past, which I am now being allowed, but are still denied others.
A great, great day to day -- but still a long way to go. Celebrations are absolutely justified but this is also something we must all not forget. Equality is not truly achieved until it applies to everyone.
Thu, 21:58: I just saw F1: The Movie, and I know you’ve all been dying for my hot take!
It made me really want a sandwich. A Brad Pitt - Javier Bardem sandwich.