Respect for Marriage Act

A picture of the US Senate building on a clear sky day.

Law
Jan 27 2023

Overwhelming majority of US anti-LGBTQ+ bills failed in 2022

Republican congressman Kevin McCarthy, who is wearing a suit and tie, stands at a podium in front of the red, white and blue US flag as he's sworn in as speaker of the House of Representatives

Politics
Jan 07 2023

Newly elected US House speaker Kevin McCarthy is a ferocious opponent of LGBTQ+ rights

A graphic showing a close-up of White House’s first Black and openly gay press secretary Karine-Jean-Pierre smiling and behind her is a cut-out image of Nancy Pelosi signing the Respect for Marriage Act. The background shows the American flag slightly faded and tinted pink

Law
Dec 14 2022

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on historic Respect for Marriage Act signing

Joe Biden smiles in front of a Progress Pride flag, while a picture of Nancy Pelosi, surrouunded by lawmakers, holding the Respect for Marriage Act.

US
Dec 14 2022

Joe Biden’s powerful warning to bigots as he signs Respect for Marriage Act

Republican Senator Todd Young Speaks On The Economy

Law
Dec 13 2022

Republican senator Todd Young supported Respect for Marriage Act and his own party is furious

Marti G. Cummings wears a red wig while in drag, and a dress with slightly worn American flags across it, standing in front of a blue background.

US
Dec 13 2022

New York drag queen invited to White House to witness signing of Respect for Marriage Act

TJ House and Ryan Neitzel hold hands while looking at one another in an empty white room with wall lights above them.

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Dec 11 2022

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Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) speaks at a bill enrollment ceremony for the Respect for Marriage Act at the U.S. Capitol Building

Law
Dec 09 2022

Who are the Republicans who saw sense and voted in favour of same-sex marriage bill?

Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., arrives for a House Republican Conference meeting

Law
Dec 09 2022

Republican congresswoman actually cries as she begs lawmakers to vote against same-sex marriage

A LGBTQ+ pride flag is seen in front of the US capitol building

Politics
Dec 08 2022

Historic same-sex marriage bill passes final House vote and heads to Joe Biden’s desk

Religion
Nov 18 2022

Mormon church backs same-sex marriage – but still insist it’s against God’s will

Collage of the US Capitol building with a Progress Pride flag

US
Nov 17 2022

Joe Biden joins LGBTQ+ celebrations after Senate votes for same-sex marriage

A couple holds hands, draped in flags, as they celebrate the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage on June 26, 2015 in West Hollywood, California.

Politics
Nov 15 2022

US Senate to finally vote on ‘extremely important’ same-sex marriage bill

The United States Capitol Building, the seat of Congress, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Politics
Sep 16 2022

Senators accused of ‘insulting’ LGBTQ+ community by postponing vital marriage equality vote