2025 Marks Ten Years of Marriage Equality: Reflecting on Progress and the Road Ahead.

In today limelight, we are setting the tone of what the year 2025 signifies as it relates to LGBTQ+ history.

This year marks a decade since the landmark 2015 Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which established marriage equality as the law of the land in the United States. That ruling, a historic victory for LGBTQ+ rights, not only granted same-sex couples the right to marry but also affirmed their dignity and humanity in the eyes of the law.

In the ten years since, marriage equality has transformed the social, legal, and cultural fabric of the country. Over a million same-sex couples have tied the knot, many celebrating openly for the first time in history. Families have been recognized, partners have gained crucial legal protections, and the normalization of same-sex marriage has contributed to greater acceptance in communities nationwide.

Yet, the anniversary is also a reminder of the work that remains. Recent years have seen an alarming rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation targeting transgender individuals, queer youth, and LGBTQ+ families. While marriage equality was a critical step toward inclusion, advocates stress the importance of defending against these new challenges and advancing protections in housing, healthcare, education, and workplace equity.

As we commemorate this milestone, we honor the activists, and attorneys who fought tirelessly for this progress and renew our commitment to building a world where every LGBTQ+ individual can live authentically and free from discrimination. The anniversary of Obergefell reminds us not only of how far we’ve come but also of the resilience and unity required to continue the fight for equality.