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Brad Pitt 'Gay Shocker': Actor Lifts Lid on the 'Homosexual Experience' — And 'Crumbling' Romance With Ines de Ramon

Brad Pitt has opened up about his sexuality and opportunities of sampling a "gay experience." RadarOnline.com can reveal the Hollywood heartthrob, 61, claims he's "missed the window" in giving homosexuality a try, admitting he's …

A look at legal threats facing same-sex marriage 10 years after Obergefell decision

Outright launches important reports on LGBTQ rights in every country

Advocacy organization aims to fill the gap left by cancellation of US reporting on LGBTQ rights Image from the Outright International home page. The LGBTIQ advocacy group Outright International is stepping up to fill the void created by President Trump’s …

Reflections on the 10th Anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges - A Great Civil Rights Milestone that Could be Even Better

Celebration after Obergefell v. Hodges was decided. June 2015. (Howard University)   Today, is the tenth anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark Supreme Court decision striking down laws banning same-sex marriage. The ruling was a great victory …

Andrew Sullivan: Trans Extremism is Backfiring on Gay People

Andrew Sullivan has an excellent opinion piece in the NY Times today about how the gay rights movement became too radical for its own good. If you read this story last week offering a history of the trans movement then you already know what Sullivan is …

Marriage equality was legalized 10 years ago today. Politicians & advocates are celebrating.

Today marks the tenth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 26, 2015, ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark decision that extended the right to same-sex marriage to gay and lesbian couples in all 50 states. It was, as the Democratic …

Study Shows the Realities of Same-Sex Parenting in 2025

A new Pew Research study shares a glimpse at what life is like for same-sex parents raising kids. Researchers spoke with 30 gay, lesbian, and bisexual adults currently raising children with a same-sex partner. According to the Pew, fewer than 1% of parents …

Obergefell 10 Years Later: The Cultural Impact of Same-Sex Marriage and Where It Stands

The U.S. Supreme Court on June 26, 2015, decided that every state is constitutionally required to perform and recognize same-sex civil marriages — a controversial ruling at the time that was followed by major shifts in cultural norms and public opinion. …

Healey: 10 years after Supreme Court ruling, same-sex marriage "non-issue" in Mass.

This week marks the 10th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.  The Supreme Court's landmark Obergefell v. Hodges decision in 2015 followed years of national wrangling during which some states moved to …

Christians warned marriage equality would end civilization. 10 years in, we’re still standing.

Perhaps the most dire prediction right-wingers made in the first 15 years of this century was that legalizing marriage between two people of the same sex would end civilization. No less than the pope warned that humankind was in peril because of countries …

From legitimacy to uncertainty, Advocate readers reflect on 10 years of marriage equality and what comes next

A decade ago, on June 26, the U.S. Supreme Court announced a ruling in the case Obergefell v. Hodges that changed LGBTQ+ history in America: The majority of justices ruled in favor of marriage equality. Today, queer families, LGBTQ+ people, and allies are …

Ten years after Obergefell: Can the U.S. reverse course on marriage?

Photo via Unsplash. WASHINGTON (BP) — More than 425,000 same-sex couples had already wed in the U.S. when the Supreme Court approved such unions in the historic Obergefell v. Hodges decision June 26, 2015. Ten years later, the number of gay marriages has …

New Haven couple looks back on 10 years of federally legalized same-sex marriage

Thursday marks 10 years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled same-sex marriage was legal. NBC Connecticut revisited a New Haven couple at the forefront of LGBTQ+ rights in Connecticut. They reflected on the legal battle in the state. Barb and Robin Levine- …

'Our love is valid:' Worcester pastor Brae Adams celebrates a decade of legalized same-sex marriage

WORCESTER, Mass. - Worcester pastor Brae Adams celebrating is ten years since same-sex marriage was legalized by the Supreme Court. "To be able to express and to be who we are and to know that our love is absolutely as legitimate as anyone else's …

10 years after winning marriage equality, LGBTQ+ Chicagoans look back on their fight — and ahead

Jim Darby and his husband Patrick Bova have had “too many weddings to remember.” The first one was 30 years ago, while they were in Washington, D.C., for a protest. They exchanged vows two more times before they finally married at the Museum of …

Reflections on a decade: Embracing marriage equality since Obergefell v. Hodges

Same sex marriage was legalized in Connecticut in 2008, but the Supreme Court decision in 2015 legalized the union nationwide. HARTFORD, Conn. — It has been 10 years since the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage. In 2015, the Supreme Court …

Decade later, Polk couple worries same-sex marriage could vanish

Same-sex couple Chris Fisher and Clay Reedy celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of same-sex marriage legalization in Florida. Despite the milestone, concerns linger about the future of same-sex marriage rights …

NV protects gay marriage as law celebrates 10 years

This week, the law guaranteeing same-sex marriage equality turned 10. But advocates are concerned about the growing number of threats it now faces. A decade after the Supreme Court's historic Obergefell v. Hodges decision, most Americans are onboard …

Future for same-sex marriage in Arkansas still uncertain 10 years after historic ruling

While it may feel like we've reached the finish line for marriage equality, some fear the right could still be taken away. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Pride Month is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community in all its forms. It's a time to make a statement …

American Management University's MBA Program Receives Prestigious CMI Accreditation

American Management University (AMU) proudly announces that its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has achieved official accreditation through CMI. UPLAND, CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American …

Fireworks-Related Accidents Could Bring Legal Trouble

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Independence Day, also known as the 4th of July, is famously known as “the fireworks holiday.” Though professional fireworks displays are beautiful and festive, fireworks themselves can …

PRIDE IS PROTEST: OP360 Celebrates Pride 2025 with Global Heart and Local Action

Under "Pride is Protest", our Philippines and Colombia teams united in June to honor love, authenticity, and community with bold presence and unwavering support RIDGEFIELD, CT, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At OP360, Pride …

Independent Artist J. Star Releases Conscious R&B Tracks Addressing Racism, Abuse, and Social Division

J. Star brings a new message to modern R&B music rooted in healing, peace, and global unity amid today’s social issues. PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an age where musical trends frequently reflect the …

New Global Energy Report Offers Path Forward on Fossil Fuel Phaseout, Just Transition, and Renewable Energy Models

Energy solutions from across the globe offer scalable solutions grounded in democracy, community, and rights-based frameworks NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- — Today, the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network …

Tibet Lobby Day Honors the Dalai Lama's 90th

Compassion Rises on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tibet Lobby Day 2025 became a powerful stop on the Compassion Rising World Tour as a bipartisan coalition of U.S. lawmakers, Tibetan-Americans, …

New data shows US LGBTQ+ students twice as likely to drop out of High School, costing economy more than $30 billion

Researchers project more than one in every 10 LGBTQ+ students in the USA will drop out of education – with widespread bullying blamed. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alarming new data shows US LGBTQ+ students …

ARTMATTAN FILMS ACQUIRES SELLING A COLONIAL WAR

ArtMattan Films is proud to announce its acquisition of the powerful 2024 documentary Selling a Colonial War, directed by In Soo Radstake. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArtMattan Films is proud to announce its …

As Teen Mental Health Crisis Escalates, 'Pastor's Kid' Offers Story Roadmap for Healing

BMG-Global Sets July 1, 2025, VOD Release for Timely Drama Tackling Youth Trauma Recovery LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BMG-Global announces the home entertainment release of "Pastor's Kid," a …

Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. Calls Out Insurers for Undervaluing Motorcycle Injury Claims

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Chicago-based personal injury law firm is raising concerns about a growing trend in the insurance industry: the undervaluation of motorcycle accident claims. Attorneys at Zneimer & …

Enlight Foundation, The Patchwork Collective, Lever for Change Announce $25M Award for Emerging Climate Champions

Global open call provides flexible, multiyear gifts of $1 million to youth-led organizations advancing climate solutions across the globe.  CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Enlight Foundation, The Patchwork …

China: establishment of the university alliance to promote international humanitarian law

International humanitarian law (IHL) is a set of rules that seeks, for humanitarian reasons, to limit the effects of armed conflict. It protects persons who are not, or are no longer, directly or actively participating in hostilities, and imposes limits on …

Inventor of the Modern Service Dog Celebrates 50 Years Since First Life-Changing Dog Was Trained

8,200 dogs and 58,000 volunteers later, Canine Companions® is still teaching dogs new tricks to help humans thrive independently SANTA ROSA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This Independence Day, national nonprofit Canine …

First in Nation: Strategies For Youth Applauds MA POST’s Steps to Protect Youth with Draft Juvenile Operations Standard

The POST’s draft Standard also addresses officer conduct, juvenile arrests, the collateral effects of policing on youths’ caregivers, and officer training. CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A meaningful step …

Enlèvement d’un partenaire de CSI au Nigéria | CSI demande la protection des chrétiens

Solidarité Chrétienne Internationale (CSI) dénonce l’assassinat de Zion Japhet et l’enlèvement du père Daniel Alphonsus Afina par Boko Haram au Nigéria. PARIS, FRANCE, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Le 1er juin 2025, le groupe terroriste …

A victory for scientists: NIH halts new grant terminations

Yesterday, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have halted further terminations of grants: a key request from NIH scientists in the Bethesda Declaration. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This week before …

Forbes Recognizes Move United On New 'Accessibility 100' List

List recognizes the top 100 global impact-makers in accessibility-related fields such as communication, mobility, education, sports and recreation, and more ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Forbes has included …

'Conceived in Liberty Exhibition' - Original American Historic Documents of Freedom Opens in New York Ahead of July 4th

Items on display and for sale include a rare July 1776 broadside of the Declaration of Independence and George Washington’s “Justice and the Public Good” letter NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ahead of the Nation’s 249th …

San Antonio Law Firm Advocates for Families Affected by Trump's Deportations

SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gireud | Hobbs, PLLC is stepping up to represent San Antonio residents impacted by President Trump's deportation policies. These policies are making a big impact on the San …

Fertility Attorney and Advocate Rijon Charne Delivers Powerful TEDx Talk on Reproductive Rights and Healthcare Access

Rijon Charne took the TEDx stage in San Diego to deliver a talk titled “Redefining the F Word: Why Fertility Is a Right, Not a Privilege.” SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nationally recognized fertility attorney …