Defense of Marriage Act

Arm holds up an American flag and a pride flag outside the US Supreme Court

How gay marriage won in the US

October 8, 2021LGBTQ

A quarter-century ago, America was far from married to the idea of same-sex marriage.

A close-up photo of two mothers holding their two sons.

How a US policy is tearing apart this same-sex couple and their children

May 21, 2019Immigration

Ending the secret lives of being both gay and undocumented

October 2, 2013Conflict & Justice

For one gay couple, immigration reform could make all the difference

August 15, 2013Global Politics

U.S. Supreme Court Justices appear skeptical of Defense of Marriage Act

August 15, 2013Global Politics

U.S. Supreme Court appears cautious of broad gay marriage ruling

August 15, 2013Global Politics

The U.S. Supreme Court heard the first of two cases regarding same-sex marriage on Tuesday. California’s ban known as Proposition 8 came under scrutiny. But one legal scholar says the Court might find a way to avoid issuing a national ruling on the right for same-sex couples to marry.

Federal appeals court declares Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional

August 15, 2013Global Politics

An appeals court ruled Thursday that the Defense of Marriage Act, which denies several federal benefits to gay married couples, is unconstitutional.

Law firm refuses to defend the Defense of Marriage Act

August 15, 2013Global Politics

Republicans in the US House of Representatives had hired a law firm, King and Spalding, to defend the Defense of Marriage Act. King and Spalding has now announced it is withdrawing from the case.

Bi-National Lesbian Couple to Apply for Green Card After US Supreme Court Rulings

August 15, 2013Conflict & Justice

Anchor Carol Hills speaks to a lesbian married couple in San Diego about their thoughts on yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act.

International Spotlight on Supreme Court Rulings on Gay Marriage

August 15, 2013Conflict & Justice

The Supreme Court decisions in favor of gay marriage are being celebrated and talked about around the world. Lester Feder is a freelance journalist reporting on same-sex marriage in other countries.