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Opponents in the Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage now are friends
- On the 26th of June in 2015, the highest court in the United States issued a landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, effectively legalizing same-sex marriage throughout the entire country.
- The ruling followed a legal battle initiated by Jim Obergefell after Ohio, represented by health director Rick Hodges, refused to recognize his marriage.
- Obergefell and Hodges have since become friends who frequently speak together, exemplifying an unusual plaintiff-defendant relationship in this landmark case.
- A 2022 survey found nearly 80% of married same-sex couples fear Obergefell could be overturned amid legislative efforts in nine states, though federal law currently protects their rights.
- Despite concerns and political opposition, advocates remain committed to safeguarding marriage equality, emphasizing its legal protections and societal importance.
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The BlazeGay marriage has a hidden cost — and children are paying the price
Ten years ago, a great injustice was done to children. In Obergefell vs. Hodges, the Supreme Court equated two things that for children will never be equal: Same-sex and opposite-sex marriages. One pairing unites children with two people to whom they have a natural right. The other separates children from one — or both.Gay marriage hasn’t led to greater love for LGBTQ adults but rather harm to children. As many of us predicted, gay marriage erod…
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Opponents in the Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage now are friends
A year after the June 26, 2015, decision, lead plaintiff Jim Obergefell was asked at an LGBTQ+ advocacy organization's event if he wanted to meet defendant Rick Hodges.
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