Legal Documents That Help Protect Queer & Trans Couples’ Rights
We exist in a moment where our rights feel terrifyingly tenuous. While marriage equality is currently the law of the land in the United States, recent political shifts have caused…
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
5 Quick Tips: How to Pay For Your Own Wedding
According to a study of newly married couples by WeddingWire, the parent company of GayWeddings.com, most LGBTQ-identified couples (74 percent) paid for all or most of their wedding on their
Feature: The Not-So-Straight Path to Your Wedding Day
6 Tips on Navigating Wedding Traditions When Planning an LGBTQ Wedding The wedding industry leads us to believe that planning a wedding and getting married is just a series of
Wedding Announcement: Marla Aranda and Melony Burman
Names: Marla Aranda and Melony Burman Ages: Marla is 30 and Melony is 31 Professions: Marla is a Regional Makeup and Brow Artist Trainer and Melony is a Manager at
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