Freedom To Marry

What's Happening Now With Marriage

by Adam Polaski on October 14, 2014

Finishing the Job: how marriage is moving forward nationwide

Now, as momentum surges across the country, it is more important for supporters to do all they can to speak out for the freedom to marry nationwide. Here's what's going on in the 4 other states set up for the freedom to marry soon, plus the 15 where same-sex couples continue to be denied the freedom to marry.

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by Lily Hiott-Millis on October 29, 2014

Following in her parents’ footsteps in the fight for marriage

Today, October 29, former journalist Sue Green published an opinion piece in The Advocate outlining the story of her parents fighting for marriage before she was born, and how she continues the fight for the freedom to marry for everyone.

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October 27, 2014

Married And Put On Hold In Michigan

Sarah Weinstein and Mary Black knew they were meant for each other when they met each other and couldn’t stop laughing.

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October 27, 2014 TX Military Couple Looks to their Future

October 27, 2014 Florida mother of 2 takes a stand for marriage through photography

October 27, 2014 Falling in Love While Making History

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State by State

Use the map below to locate your state, and find up-to-date information about the fight for the freedom to marry. You will find what each state's status is, what's happening in the news, and the history of marriage in the state.

In 32 states - AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, ID, IA, IL, IN, ME, MD, MA, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV, WI, and WY, plus Washington, D.C. - same-sex couples have the freedom to marry.

In an additional three states - KS, MT, and SC - federal appellate rulings have set a binding precedent in favor of the freedom to marry, meaning the path is cleared for the freedom to marry there.

In MO, the marriages of same-sex couples legally performed in other states are respected.

For a factual breakdown of marriage and relationship recognition laws for same-sex couples in the United States, visit our "Where State Laws Stand" page.

For more on the status of marriage litigation, visit our "Marriage Litigation" page.