For those of us not #LGBTQ+, we may be living in blissful ignorance & think the Marriage Equality Act made all barriers for same-sex marriage go away.

But no.

I subscribe to SSA updates. Today I got an #SSA update about same-sex marriage claims.

I asked myself "why the hell would SSA treat same-sex marriage differently from any other marriage?"

Then I read this:
https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/reference.nsf/lnx/04092025065755AM?opendocument=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

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"Gov. Jared Polis signs bill repealing constitutional ban on same-sex #marriage in #Colorado"

The provision was left over from a less tolerant time in Colorado. Though Obergefell rendered it moot, #SCOTUS rumblings about possibly overturning that decision led to Colorado voters overwhelmingly pass a repeal initiative last year.

Small victories...

#LGBTQ #marriageequality

https://www.coloradopolitics.com/denver-gazette/colorado-gov-polis-marriage-law/article_dc497097-ed57-4ccc-b7b4-904a662e1331.html

Here are 38 countries that have legalized marriage equality

https://www.advocate.com/world/countries-with-marriage-equality#rebelltitem24

Finally, some common sense has prevailed in North Dakota. For once. Even if they had to hide their votes to do it.

#MarriageEquality

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo3013.html

The Right-Wing Campaign To Overturn Obergefell Picks Up Speed

https://www.peoplefor.org/rightwingwatch/right-wing-campaign-overturn-obergefell-picks-speed

The Right-Wing Campaign To Overturn Obergefell Picks Up Speed www.peoplefor.org/rightwingwat... #MarriageEquality #LGBTQRights #OpposeTrumpsAmerika #GOPFourthReich #NoNazis #StopFascism #SaveDemocracy

The Right-Wing Campaign To Ove...

"...their strategy in the case is a U.S. Supreme Court showdown over Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 decision that legally recognized marriage equality." www.advocate.com/news/kim-dav... Why don't people throw pies anymore #Hate #LGBT #MarriageEquality #HumanRights #Bigot #Obergefella

Kim Davis is back in court bec...

BDG feature: Engaged Buddhism: The Bodhisattva Path to Gender Equality in Thailand

Read here: https://tinyurl.com/3zd3txz2

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/01/idaho-republicans-pass-resolution-urging-supreme-court-to-end-marriage-equality/

#LGBTQNation

#Idaho Republicans (aka #GNP, Grand NaziParty) pass resolution urging Supreme Court to end #marriageequality

#LGBTQIAplusRightsAtRisk

The legalization of same-sex marriage took effect in Thailand and Lichtenstein.#lgbtqia #lgbtq #lgbtqrights #freedom #marriageequality #equality

Idaho Lawmakers Want Supreme Court to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Decision

A state legislative committee has advanced a resolution asking that the power to regulate marriage be returned to the states.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/us/idaho-same-sex-marriage-supreme-court.html

http://archive.today/QfGry

Thailand's marriage equality law came into effect today with a mass ceremony at a mall in central Bangkok in which more than 100 couples tied the knot. The country is the first in South East Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. Campaigners are now looking to push for more reforms to offer better protections for LGBTQ+ couples. Here's more from @CBSNews.

https://flip.it/I3V0gh

#Japan Recognizes 24 #Laws That Cover #LGBTQ #Couples

They are still investigating whether #samesexcouples in #commonlawmarriages are covered by an additional 130 #laws.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Asia #Japan #SameSexMarriage #MarriageEquality #Progress

https://unseen-japan.com/japan-same-sex-couples-24-rights/

In #Thailand, since today, #marriage is now OFFICIALLY between two individuals. Gender is irrelevant, i.e. how it should have always been.

Many marriages under the new law have already taken place.

This is a great day for all #LGBTQ people in Thailand.

One country down, 159 to go.

#MarriageEquality #gay #lesbian #bisexual

https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/01/23/equal-marriage-thailand-weddings-take-place/

Fwiw, feeling now massively joyous for #Thailand #gay & #lesbian peeps Well done!

Thailand has just formally introduced same-sex marriage.

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0123/1492396-thai-same-sex-marriage/

Love Wins Before Inauguration

LGBTQ+ couples rush to marry before Trump’s inauguration, fighting for their rights. Community support, group weddings, and love conquering fear. #LoveIsLove #LGBTQRights #MarriageEquality
Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/of-interest/2025/01/17/gay-couples-married-wedding-before-inauguration/

@2001x24 If Heywood Floyd were saying that to the Russian lady instead of the other way round that would have been a statement in itself.
#MarriageEquality #LGBTQIA