Ten years ago, love won at the highest level. On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, granting same-sex couples the constitutional right to marry. Today, as Pride Month continues to evolve into a season of both celebration and vigilance, the ripple effects of that ruling still shape headlines and human rights conversations across the U.S.
Recent Pew Research shows that 71% of Americans now support same-sex marriage—a record high. But alongside progress, new legislative challenges against LGBTQ+ rights signal the fight is far from over.
Prior to this decision 36 states have individually enacted legislation that allowed for same-sex marriage. According to the New York Times, those 36 states accounted for nearly 70% of the nations population. Still, knowing the vote was so close, and there are still millions of Americans highly vocal in opposition is it safe to say they are now on the wrong side of history, and could we be looking at a similar divide that laws behind race have caused over the decades leading to just now a removing of the confederate flag? Only time will tell, but until then congratulations to all of the soon to be partners.
SOURCE: New York Times
