Supreme Court
Franklin Graham’s Facebook prayers target Supreme Court justices on gay marriage
By Lauren Markoe — May 20, 2015
(RNS) Franklin Graham is using social media to prompt prayers for a gay marriage ruling that follows "God's law."
The new normal: Lessons from Massachusetts on gay marriage — and divorce
By Richard Wolf — May 19, 2015
As the Supreme Court wrestles with the legalization of gay marriage, the Massachusetts couples who successfully challenged their state's ban on gay marriage in 2003 are juggling work and retirement, raising kids who turn down Ivy League colleges and holding joyful family reunions.
Texas takes defiant stance as gay marriage decision looms
By Rick Jervis — May 12, 2015
AUSTIN — Texas joins a handful of states, including Alabama, Michigan and Louisiana, that are considering legislation that would throw up roadblocks to gay marriage in apparent anticipation of the Supreme Court ruling.
An open letter to the Supreme Court as you consider same-sex marriage (COMMENTARY)
By Gay Clark Jennings — May 5, 2015
(RNS) Yes, the government has an interest in fostering strong communities and strong families -- and both will strengthened when marriage equality makes the lives of same-sex couples and their children more safe and secure.
Colliding visions of marriage at the Supreme Court (ANALYSIS)
By Kevin Eckstrom — April 28, 2015
WASHINGTON (RNS) As the Supreme Court finally took up the vexing question of same-sex marriage, the case came down to two competing visions of marriage: what it's been, what it should be, and who gets to decide.
Gay marriage fight centers on what’s best for the kids
By Richard Wolf — April 23, 2015
WASHINGTON — Some studies show that children raised in same-sex households fare no worse than those raised by mothers and fathers. Others say the differences are stark.
Poll: Americans say there’s no turning back on gay marriage
By Susan Page — April 21, 2015
WASHINGTON — One reason for a transformation in public views on the issue: Close to half say they have a gay or lesbian family member or close friend who is married to someone of the same sex.
Mormon couple doesn’t want to be part of Supreme Court gay marriage case
By Jennifer Dobner — April 16, 2015
SALT LAKE CITY — “What does that have to do with us at all?” asked Josh Weed, an openly gay man who has been married to a woman for 12 years.
Canadian Supreme Court rules against prayer at city council meetings
By Ron Csillag — April 15, 2015
TORONTO (RNS) Canada's top court ruled that the state must be neutral when it comes to religion.
Lonely widower takes lead in landmark gay marriage case
By Richard Wolf — April 13, 2015
CINCINNATI — "It isn't about the money," Obergefell said. "John's final record as an Ohioan -- as an American -- deserves to be accurate. And our marriage -- our legal marriage -- deserves respect."
Republicans, religious groups urge Supreme Court to uphold gay marriage bans
By Richard Wolf — April 7, 2015
WASHINGTON — A brief from prominent evangelical and Baptist ministries and seminaries paints opponents of gay marriage as future victims of discrimination whose freedom of speech would be threatened.
Businesses back gay marriage as Supreme Court sets April 28 showdown
By Reuters — March 6, 2015
(Reuters) One friend-of-the-court brief was filed on behalf of dozens of prominent conservatives, including billionaire political activist David Koch, which says that "conservative values are consistent with - indeed, are advanced by - affording civil marriage rights to same-sex couples."
Supreme Court wrestles with accommodating religious faith on the job
By Lauren Markoe — February 25, 2015
(RNS) A fashionista teen wears her headscarf to an Abercrombie & Fitch interview and doesn't get the job. Now her religious freedom case is the Supreme Court's to decide.
Supreme Court to hear case of a headscarf that cost a Muslim teen a job
By Lauren Markoe — February 19, 2015
WASHINGTON (RNS) A headscarf-wearing teenager wanted to work at Abercrombie & Fitch. The store said no. Now the Supreme Court will decide whether she faced religious discrimination.
Gay marriage supporters plan to flood Supreme Court with a friendly push
By Richard Wolf — February 10, 2015
WASHINGTON (RNS) The first name on the brief will be that of Edie Windsor, who led the 2013 lawsuit that gutted a key section of the Defense of Marriage Act.
