Constitutional Law,
Civil Rights
May 29, 2024
An American epic: 20 Years of same-sex marriage
Twenty years after the first same-sex marriage was performed in Massachusetts, the legal and societal landscape of same-sex marriage has progressed, but the debate still permeates political discourse. Even so, the endurance of the queer spirit and the growing vocalization of allies provide hope that basic human rights, including the right to marry who you love, will prevail.
Zachary Freire-Aviña
Senior Counsel, The Pride Law Firm
In May 2004, the first same-sex marriage was performed in Massachusetts. Twenty years later, the legal and societal landscape of same-sex marriage has progressed drastically - yet the debate still permeates political discourse in one form or another. Indeed, LGBTQ+ issues are by no means settled; recent political and legal maneuvers indicate that the road ahead may be fraught with regression. However, the endurance of the queer spirit and the growing vocalization of ...
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