Why is Same-Sex Marriage in the News Again?
If you’ve watched the news or scrolled the internet in the last week, you know that the legality of same-sex marriage is, once again, a hot political topic. After 2015’s…
Sapporo High Court Rules Japan’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional
On Thursday, March 14th, the Sapporo High Court in Japan ruled that the government’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and called for urgent government action to address the lack
Navajo Nation Delegates Introduce Bill to Legalize Marriage Equality
The Navajo Nation Code currently prohibits same-sex marriage, but delegates have introduced a bill to change that. On June 23, Delegate Seth Damon signed and sponsored Legislation 0139-23 which would
6 Books on Queer Women’s History
Due to the fact that they have always existed, queer and trans women have been documented in history for thousands of years. Despite this, they are frequently forgotten about or
Why Second Parent Adoptions Are Still Necessary
What does marriage mean for parenting? Marriage is about love and commitment, but it also comes with a slew of rights, responsibilities, and privileges, including inheritance rights, immigration benefits, and
Australians Say Yes to Marriage Equality
A week after historic elections across the United States, Australia has jumped into the spotlight after 61.6 percent of 12.7 million people voted yes to marriage equality. Though the results
From the RHP Archives: DMV Marriage Equality History
In a 1993 interview with The Washington Lawyer, Mindy Daniels, an attorney and LGBTQ activist, described what change would look like to her. “Being able to walk down the street,
Love on Trial: The Story of Kris Perry and Sandy Stier
Over 20 years ago, when Kris Perry and Sandy Stier met, not only did they not know they would fall in love, but they definitely wouldn’t have guessed that their
Charlie Morgan: Wife, Mother, Activist, Honored Hero
By Vickey Casey Chief Warrant Officer Charlie Morgan’s sacrifice as a soldier, wife, and mother, and an activist are being celebrated at 2 pm on May 13, 2017 in Washington