gay marriage

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. To be brief, this means that federal law now recognizes all gay marriages as legal. THAT means that married gay couples can now receive the multitude of federal benefits that previously had only been granted to heterosexual married couples. Here's how the internet is celebrating:

Say what you will about Prince Harry, but don't say he doesn't champion gay rights.

The debate over gay marriage has gotten a little more childish. And that's a good thing.

Sen. Tim Johnson has announced that he has decided to support same-sex marriage legislation.

WASHINGTON - After a dozen years of war and a half-dozen of economic troubles, the United States is beginning to wrestle with a question even more existential than those big events: What does it mean to be an American?

WASHINGTON - In a major gay rights case, the Supreme Court indicated Wednesday it could strike down the law that prevents legally married gay couples from receiving a range of federal benefits that go to other married people.

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court waded into the fight over same-sex marriage Tuesday, at a time when public opinion is shifting rapidly in favor of permitting gay and lesbian couples to wed, but 40 states don't allow it.

WASHINGTON - Facing heightened expectations from gay rights supporters, the Obama administration is considering urging the Supreme Court to overturn California's ban on gay marriage - a move that could have a far-reaching impact on same-sex couples across the country.

Bruce Springsteen feels there is nothing wrong with same-sex marriage and he is proving it by joining up with a web-based campaign to pass same-sex marriage initiatives.