7 photos and a video from Kevin and Tony’s gorgeous Lake Tahoe ceremony
Posted on Dec 12, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Kevin and Tony are thrilled that they were able to host a happy ceremony in August - and that their first date nearly five years ago represented the last Valentine's Day they'd spend alone. But they know that marriage matters - and that Proposition 8 must be overturned so that same-sex couples can stop seeing their relationships relegated to a lesser status than marriage.
Photos: The first weddings between same-sex couples in Seattle
Posted on Dec 10, 2012 at 01:00 pm
Yesterday, December 9, was the first day that same-sex couples in Washington could marry and have those marriages respected by the state. Freedom to Marry supporter Victoria Shaffer was on hand to photograph the big day on Sunday, and she shared her photos with us!
Nearly 800 same-sex couples have applied for marriage licenses in Washington
Posted on Dec 07, 2012 at 02:45 pm
Yesterday, December 6, was the first day that same-sex couples in Washington state could be issued marriage licenses. Throughout the day, nearly 800 same-sex couples passed through court houses in counties across the state to request their marriage license. The first weddings between same-sex couples in the state will be held on Sunday, December 9.
A 14-photo journey through Corianton and Keith’s beautiful wedding in Washington
Posted on Dec 05, 2012 at 01:45 pm
Tomorrow, December 6, Corianton and Keith will join hundreds of other same-sex couples in applying for marriage licenses - and three days later, on December 9, they'll be among the first same-sex couples in the state to get married. This summer, they held a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony with their friends and family - here, they share their story with us through their wedding photos!
The freedom to marry will take effect in Maine on December 29
Posted on Dec 04, 2012 at 11:00 am
Last week, on Thursday, November 29, Maine Governor Paul LePage signed off on the certified election results for the state of Maine - including the result that, for the first in history, Mainers passed the freedom to marry for same-sex couples at the ballot. The new marriage law becomes effective 30 days after certification - on December 29.
In the face of Prop 8, Corrie and Jennifer fly from California to Massachusetts to tie the knot
Posted on Nov 28, 2012 at 08:15 am
After nearly ten years of commitment, Corrie Sharp and Jennifer Tom, who live in San Diego, CA, didn't want to wait to get married any longer so they flew to Massachusetts to marry. Now, they're one of many same-sex couples waiting for Prop 8 to be overturned so that they can see their marriage respected where they live.
Mignon and Elaine jump the broom after a decade of commitment
Posted on Nov 27, 2012 at 10:15 am
Mignon Moore and Elaine Harvey have been together for 10 years, after meeting in 2002. This summer, they married in New York and celebrated in Mexico - and now they're waiting for Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act to to be overturned so they can finally, universally, give the world a clear picture of their love and commitment for each other.
MSNBC’s Thomas Roberts to become the first openly gay news anchor to marry
Posted on Aug 09, 2012 at 01:15 pm
In September, Thomas Roberts, one of the lead anchors on MSNBC, will tie the knot with Patrick Abner, his partner of 12 years. The wedding will make him the first television news anchor to marry a same-sex spouse.
WATCH: Army officer and partner join in civil union at Air Force base
Posted on Aug 06, 2012 at 02:15 pm
Last month, Johnny Wandasan, a Resource Officer in the U.S. Army, joined with his partner Kenton in a civil union ceremony at the Hickam Air Force Base on July 6, 2012. It was the first same-sex civil union ceremony at the Hickam Officer's Club.
New York City councilman Jimmy Van Bramer marries partner of 13 years
Posted on Jul 30, 2012 at 02:00 pm
This weekend, wedding bells rang for Jimmy Van Bramer and Dan Hendrick, Queens residents who have been together for 13 years. Van Bramer, who has lived in Queens his entire life, has served on the New York City Council since 2009. The couple married on Saturday night in Long Island City.