Tag Archives: Obergefell

Obergefell Sadz Of The Day

“When I learned the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of gay marriage I went into what you might call spiritual shock. I almost felt like someone had died. Someone didn’t, but something did. True liberty and justice for all. I am grieving right now over the false freedom that was birthed out of a false equality movement. I am …

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REPORT: Scott Walker’s Wife And Sons Disagree With Him On Same-Sex Marriage

Following the Obergefell ruling, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker called it a “grave mistake” for America. As it turns out, he’s the lone holdout in his own household. In their house, Tonette Walker heard immediately about her husband’s response from the couple’s two sons, Matt and Alex, who are taking time off from college to help their father’s campaign. She told …

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Hotel Motel Obergefell

(Tipped by JMG readers Ray and TJ)

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Robert Jeffress: Don’t Be Discouraged, Obergefell Is Speeding Return Of Jesus

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POLL: Majority Backs SCOTUS Rulings

Via YouGov: The opposition to legal same-sex marriage is both partisan and generational. Two-thirds of Republicans oppose same-sex marriage, as does a majority of those 65 and older. Two in three Democrats and adults under 30 are in favor. Some of the opposition is clearly religious: 57% of those who say religion is very important to them oppose the ruling …

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Alan Keyes: The Fourth Of July Is Now A National Day Of Mourning For Christians

“July 4th is the day we are supposed to celebrate the Declaration of Independence. But now, for the first time in the history of the United States, July 4 must be a day of mourning, not of celebration. For Americans of goodwill must commiserate, in the wake of a Supreme Court decision in which an impudent, prejudiced majority struck what …

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OHIO: Defendant In Obergefell V Hodges Attends Same-Sex Wedding

Via the Cleveland Plain Dealer: Rick Hodges, head of Ohio’s Department of Health and named defendant in the landmark case that ended last week with the U.S. Supreme Court legalizing gay marriage nationwide, gave a Bible reading Thursday at a gay wedding. Hodges stood at the Columbus nuptials of Steve George and Jeff Gatwood. “Steve’s been my friend for 25 …

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Kids React To Gay Marriage Ruling

(Tipped by JMG reader Ray)

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White House Celebrates Historic Week

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Freedom To Marry Celebrates

Lovely. Who’s the vocalist?

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George Takei Raises Eyebrows With “Blackface” Comment About Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas

Via The Hill: Actor and gay rights advocate George Takei is slamming Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas after his dissent to last week’s decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide claimed that the government can neither give nor take away human dignity. “He is a clown in blackface sitting on the Supreme Court. He gets me that angry,” the former “Star Trek” …

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Jim Obergefell Joins Twitter

Excited to be on @Twitter and to be a champion for #LGBTEquality — Jim Obergefell (@JimObergefell) July 1, 2015

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Fifth Circuit Court: Obergefell Is Now The Law Of The Land, Don’t Take It Lightly

The Fifth Circuit Court has finally issued its long-postponed ruling on the cases out of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Will this drag the still-resisting counties into the light? Don’t count on it.

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Headline Of The Day

Via Media Matters: On June 26, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, holding that the Fourteenth Amendment requires that states issue marriage licenses to same sex couples. Conservative media and the National Rifle Association (NRA) quickly seized on the decision to draw a parallel with concealed carry reciprocity, a top federal legislative priority of the NRA. …

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That Moment Outside The Supreme Court

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All Eyes On SCOTUS (Again)

Here we go again, kids. SCOTUSblog will begin live-blogging today’s opinions beginning at 9AM. This could be the greatest pride weekend in history. Or not.

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A YouTube Chat With Jim Obergefell

Clip recap: In his very first YouTube interview, Jim shares the details of his personal journey that has led him to the Supreme Court and branded him the face of marriage equality. Jim wants to share his story with the millennial generation, which will hopefully soon experience marriage equality as a protected right. Watch Jim’s YouTube debut as he sits …

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No Ruling On Marriage Today

But with two huge wins for the good guys today, optimism is now even higher for the Obergefell ruling.

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Today COULD Be The Day (Again)

The Supreme Court will issue more rulings today at 10AM.  Still outstanding are decisions on seven cases including Obamacare and same-sex marriage. SCOTUSblog will begin their live-blog at 9AM. Most seem to expect the marriage ruling on Monday, but we never know.

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Lawmakers Seek Live Audio For SCOTUS Rulings On Marriage & Obamacare

A bipartisan coalition of Senate and House lawmakers have sent a letter to Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts seeking a live audio feed of the rulings on same-sex marriage and Obamacare. Via Roll Call: The signatories of a new bicameral letter to Roberts include Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles E. Grassley. The Iowa Republican has long joined the Senate’s leader …

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