Summary

Conservative lawmakers and activists are pushing to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage. Liberty Counsel’s Mat Staver declared, “It’s just a matter of when.”

Some legislators, like Oklahoma Senator David Bullard, are introducing bills to challenge the ruling, while Justices Thomas and Alito have signaled interest in reconsidering it.

Though most Americans support same-sex marriage, the court’s conservative shift is concerning.

The 2022 Respect for Marriage Act ensures federal recognition but does not prevent states from restricting same-sex marriage if Obergefell is overturned.

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    15 hours ago

    Adoption, in many cases, contributes to a situation where pregnant people are coerced into giving up their child. It’s a problem most people don’t want to hear about, though, like most problems primarily faced by women.

    Not all cases though. So project 2025 is going to be pretty damaging even in this area.

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      45 minutes ago

      Gonna need a source on those “many cases” of coercion, I’d like to hear about it.

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      12 hours ago

      I’m sure that’s true for some cases.

      Many though? I’m going to need a source otherwise I’m calling bullshit.