http://www.newsvine.com/marriageNewsvine - marriageen-usCopyright 2013Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:27:27 +0000Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:53:42 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/12/17717345-french-senate-passes-gay-marriage-billhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/12/17717345-french-senate-passes-gay-marriage-billeufrancegay-marriagemarriageworld-newsfrench-senateFri, 12 Apr 2013 09:41:45 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>People demonstrate for equal rights with placards and flags in Paris, France, Wednesday, April 10, 2013. A gay rights watchdog group says that the number of reported homophobic acts has risen in France in recent weeks, amid nationwide protests over a bill under parliamentary debate that would legalize gay marriage. The group staged a demonstration Wednesday night for equal rights for gays. The Senate approved the amendment involving gay marriage Tuesday. The Senate is expected to approve the overall bill later this week. Placards reads, 'Our love is stronger, and 'We forget nothing'. (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/10/17692903-uruguay-lawmakers-vote-to-legalize-gay-marriagehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/10/17692903-uruguay-lawmakers-vote-to-legalize-gay-marriagegay-marriagemarriageuruguaysouth-americanworld-newsltWed, 10 Apr 2013 22:00:11 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>A same sex marriage activist holds up a multi-colored fan outside Parliament where lawmakers are expected to vote on a same sex marriage law in Montevideo, Uruguay, Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Their vote would make Uruguay the third country in the Americas after Canada and Argentina to eliminate laws making marriage, adoption and other family rights exclusive to heterosexuals. In all, 11 other nations around the world have already taken this step. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)</p><p>A same sex marriage activist dressed as a bride, right, jokes with congressional guards outside Parliament where lawmakers are expected to vote on a same sex marriage law in Montevideo, Uruguay, Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Their vote would make Uruguay the third country in the Americas after Canada and Argentina to eliminate laws making marriage, adoption and other family rights exclusive to heterosexuals. In all, 11 other nations around the world have already taken this step. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)</p><p>People celebrate in parliament after lawmakers voted to legalize gay marriage in Montevideo, Uruguay,Wednesday, April 10, 2013. President Jose Mujica's ruling Broad Front majority is expected to put the law into effect within 10 days. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)</p><p>People attending a session of parliament stand up to celebrate after lawmakers voted to legalize same sex marriage in Montevideo, Uruguay,Wednesday, April 10, 2013. The law was backed by 71 of the senators in the 92-seat legislature in Wednesday's vote. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)</p><p>People celebrate after lawmakers voted to legalize same sex marriage inside Parliament in Montevideo, Uruguay, Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Supporters of the law, who had filled the public seats in the Senate, erupted in celebration when the results were announced. The bill received the backing of 71 members of the 92-seat chamber. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)</p><p>People celebrate outside the Parliament after lawmakers passed the "marriage equality project" in Montevideo, Uruguay,Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Their vote makes Uruguay the third country in the Americas after Canada and Argentina to eliminate laws making marriage, adoption and other family rights exclusive to heterosexuals. In all, 11 other nations around the world have already taken this step. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)</p><p>People celebrate outside the Parliament after lawmakers passed the "marriage equality project" in Montevideo, Uruguay,Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Their vote makes Uruguay the third country in the Americas after Canada and Argentina to eliminate laws making marriage, adoption and other family rights exclusive to heterosexuals. In all, 11 other nations around the world have already taken this step. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/05/17616327-sd-sen-johnson-says-he-now-supports-gay-marriagehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/05/17616327-sd-sen-johnson-says-he-now-supports-gay-marriageussenategay-marriagemarriagepoliticsheidi-heitkampus-newstim-johnsonjoe-donnellyFri, 5 Apr 2013 14:21:07 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2009 file photo, Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D. is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington. Johnson released a statement Monday, April 8, 2013 saying that he has decided to support same-sex marriage legislation. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/04/17605258-fla-sen-bill-nelson-supports-gay-marriagehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/04/17605258-fla-sen-bill-nelson-supports-gay-marriageusnelsongay-marriagemarriageus-newsbill-nelsonFri, 5 Apr 2013 00:16:10 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17571020-uruguays-senate-approves-legalizing-gay-marriagehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17571020-uruguays-senate-approves-legalizing-gay-marriagegay-marriagemarriageuruguayworld-newslturuguay-senateTue, 2 Apr 2013 17:01:24 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17570635-gop-sen-kirk-announces-support-for-gay-marriagehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17570635-gop-sen-kirk-announces-support-for-gay-marriageusgay-marriagemarriageus-newskirkmark-kirkTue, 2 Apr 2013 16:12:32 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2012 file photo, Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois speaks about his recovery from a major stroke a year ago at his home in Highland Park, Ill. In a post on his blog Tuesday, April 2, 2013, Kirk said that he supports same-sex marriage. (AP Photo/Daily Herald, Bill Zars, File) MANDATORY CREDIT, MAGS OUT, TV OUT</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17556344-pa-sen-casey-says-he-now-supports-gay-marriagehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17556344-pa-sen-casey-says-he-now-supports-gay-marriageusgay-marriagemarriagecaseysupreme-courtus-newsbob-caseyMon, 1 Apr 2013 20:08:14 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/31/17540315-sen-flake-sees-gop-contender-backing-gay-marriagehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/31/17540315-sen-flake-sees-gop-contender-backing-gay-marriageusgay-marriagemarriagepoliticsrepublicansjeff-flakeSun, 31 Mar 2013 16:09:35 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/28/17505974-hasty-embrace-for-some-lawmakers-on-gay-marriagehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/28/17505974-hasty-embrace-for-some-lawmakers-on-gay-marriageusgay-marriagemarriagepoliticssupreme-courtchief-justice-john-robertsnow-washingtonThu, 28 Mar 2013 21:24:54 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this May 11, 2010 file photo, Kay Hagan, D-N.C. speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. For years, American opinion on gay marriage has been shifting. Now Washington is tripping over itself trying to catch up. In less than two weeks, seven sitting senators &#8212; all from moderate or Republican-leaning states &#8212; announced their support, dropping one by one like dominos. Taken together, their proclamations reflected a profound change in the American political calculus: For the first time, elected officials from traditionally conservative states are starting to feel it's safer to back gay marriage than risk being the last to join the cause. (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2012 file photo, Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo. is seen in St. Louis. For years, American opinion on gay marriage has been shifting. Now Washington is tripping over itself trying to catch up. In less than two weeks, seven sitting senators &#8212; all from moderate or Republican-leaning states &#8212; announced their support, dropping one by one like dominos. Taken together, their proclamations reflected a profound change in the American political calculus: For the first time, elected officials from traditionally conservative states are starting to feel it's safer to back gay marriage than risk being the last to join the cause. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson. File)</p><p>FILE - In this March 21, 2013 file photo, Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington. For years, American opinion on gay marriage has been shifting. Now Washington is tripping over itself trying to catch up. In less than two weeks, seven sitting senators &#8212; all from moderate or Republican-leaning states &#8212; announced their support, dropping one by one like dominos. Taken together, their proclamations reflected a profound change in the American political calculus: For the first time, elected officials from traditionally conservative states are starting to feel it's safer to back gay marriage than risk being the last to join the cause. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)</p><p>FILE - In this March 28, 2012 file photo, Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. For years, American opinion on gay marriage has been shifting. Now Washington is tripping over itself trying to catch up. In less than two weeks, seven sitting senators &#8212; all from moderate or Republican-leaning states &#8212; announced their support, dropping one by one like dominos. Taken together, their proclamations reflected a profound change in the American political calculus: For the first time, elected officials from traditionally conservative states are starting to feel it's safer to back gay marriage than risk being the last to join the cause. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2012 file photo, Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont. speaks in Billings, Mont. For years, American opinion on gay marriage has been shifting. Now Washington is tripping over itself trying to catch up. In less than two weeks, seven sitting senators &#8212; all from moderate or Republican-leaning states &#8212; announced their support, dropping one by one like dominos. Taken together, their proclamations reflected a profound change in the American political calculus: For the first time, elected officials from traditionally conservative states are starting to feel it's safer to back gay marriage than risk being the last to join the cause. (AP Photo/Matt Gouras, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2012 file photo, Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont. speaks in Billings, Mont. For years, American opinion on gay marriage has been shifting. Now Washington is tripping over itself trying to catch up. In less than two weeks, seven sitting senators &#8212; all from moderate or Republican-leaning states &#8212; announced their support, dropping one by one like dominos. Taken together, their proclamations reflected a profound change in the American political calculus: For the first time, elected officials from traditionally conservative states are starting to feel it's safer to back gay marriage than risk being the last to join the cause. (AP Photo/Matt Gouras, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/28/17505202-court-inaction-could-return-gay-marriage-to-califhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/28/17505202-court-inaction-could-return-gay-marriage-to-califusgay-marriagemarriagecourtcaliforniasupreme-courtus-newsThu, 28 Mar 2013 20:13:02 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Map shows distribution of same-sex households. Table defines key terms and shows which states have laws that provide for same-sex couples</p><p>Kevin Coyne of Washington holds flags in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The U.S. Supreme Court, in the second day of gay marriage cases, turned Wednesday to a constitutional challenge to the federal law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/28/17504532-dems-criticize-gop-support-of-fed-marriage-acthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/28/17504532-dems-criticize-gop-support-of-fed-marriage-actuscongressgay-marriagemarriagegaypoliticssupreme-courthouse-republicanmarriage-actThu, 28 Mar 2013 18:59:30 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/28/17496208-however-court-rules-gay-marriage-debate-wont-endhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/28/17496208-however-court-rules-gay-marriage-debate-wont-endusoutlookgay-marriagemarriagegaysupreme-courtus-newsThu, 28 Mar 2013 06:54:25 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Gabriela Fore, 6, of Upper Darby Pa., holds a sign with her moms in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, as the court heard arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). In the second of back-to-back gay marriage case, the Supreme Court is turning to a constitutional challenge to the law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>Kevin Coyne of Washington holds flags in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The U.S. Supreme Court, in the second day of gay marriage cases, turned Wednesday to a constitutional challenge to the federal law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>CORRECTS POSITION OF PAUL CLEMENT TO SECOND RIGHT INSTEAD OF SECOND LEFT - This artist rendering shows Paul Clement, standing second right, with Solicitor General Donald B. Verrilli Jr. seated, right, addresses the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, as the court heard arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) case. Justices, from left are, Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen Breyer, Clarence Thomas, Antonin Scalia, Chief Justice John Roberts, and Justices Anthony Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Samuel Alito and Elena Kagan. (AP Photo/Dana Verkouteren)</p><p>Map shows distribution of same-sex households. Table defines key terms and shows which states have laws that provide for same-sex couples</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/27/17489921-gay-marriage-cases-edie-windsor-marriage-magichttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/27/17489921-gay-marriage-cases-edie-windsor-marriage-magicusgay-marriagemarriagegaycourtpoliticssupreme-courtwindsorwhen-edith-windsorWed, 27 Mar 2013 20:38:36 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Plaintiff Edith Windsor of New York, speaks to reporters in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, after the Supreme Court heard arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) case. The U.S. Supreme Court, in the second day of gay marriage cases, turned Wednesday to a constitutional challenge to the federal law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>Plaintiff Edith Windsor of New York, reacts as she looks toward supporters in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, after the court heard arguments on the Defense Against Marriage Act (DOMA). The U.S. Supreme Court, in the second day of gay marriage cases, turned Wednesday to a constitutional challenge to the federal law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>Plaintiff Edith Windsor of New York, speaks to reporters in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, after the Supreme Court heard arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) case. The U.S. Supreme Court, in the second day of gay marriage cases, turned Wednesday to a constitutional challenge to the federal law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>Plaintiff Edith Windsor,of New York, waves to supporters in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, after the court heard arguments on her Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) case. The U.S. Supreme Court, in the second day of gay marriage cases, turned Wednesday to a constitutional challenge to the federal law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>Plaintiff Edith Windsor of New York, center, tries to move through the crowd in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The U.S. Supreme Court, in the second day of gay marriage cases, turned Wednesday to a constitutional challenge to the federal law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>Plaintiff Edith Windsor, of New York, is helped by security in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, after the court heard arguments on her Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) case. The U.S. Supreme Court, in the second day of gay marriage cases, turned Wednesday to a constitutional challenge to the federal law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/27/17489031-gay-marriage-equality-box-spreads-on-social-mediahttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/27/17489031-gay-marriage-equality-box-spreads-on-social-mediatechnologyusgay-marriagemarriagemartha-stewartgeorge-takeibud-lightlogoviralWed, 27 Mar 2013 18:52:42 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This image released by the Human Rights Campaign shows a redesign of their logo. A square box with thick pink horizontal lines (the mathematical equal symbol) was offered for sharing this week by the Human Rights Campaign as the U.S. Supreme Court took up arguments in key marriage rights cases. The image, replacing profile pictures on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Pinterest and elsewhere, is a makeover of the advocacy group's logo, usually a blue background with bright yellow lines. The HRC made it available in red &#8212; for the color of love &#8212; on Monday and estimated tens of millions of shares by Wednesday. (AP Photo/Human Rights Campaign)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/27/17487997-us-sen-hagan-of-nc-backs-same-sex-marriage-rightshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/27/17487997-us-sen-hagan-of-nc-backs-same-sex-marriage-rightsusgay-marriagemarriagedemocratic-partyus-newshagankay-haganWed, 27 Mar 2013 16:51:41 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/26/17475188-excerpts-of-gay-marriage-cases-at-high-courthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/26/17475188-excerpts-of-gay-marriage-cases-at-high-courtusgay-marriagemarriagegaycourtsupreme-courtexcerptsus-newsmarriage-excerptsTue, 26 Mar 2013 18:43:33 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2011 file photo, opponents of gay marriage outside a courthouse in San Francisco where the California Supreme Court was hearing arguments on California's ban on same-sex marriage. On Tuesday, the US Supreme Court will begin hearing two days of cases involving gay marriage. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)</p><p>Demonstrators walk outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, where the court will hear arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. The Supreme Court waded into the fight over same-sex marriage Tuesday, at a time when public opinion is shifting rapidly in favor of permitting gay and lesbian couples to wed, but 40 states don't allow it. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Plaintiffs Kris Perry, left, and her partner Sandy Stier, right, both from Berkeley, Cailf., meet with the media outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, after the court heard arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>This artist rendering shows attorney Charles J. Cooper, right, addressing the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, as the court heard arguments on California's ban on same-sex marriage. Justices, from left are, Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen Breyer, Clarence Thomas, Antonin Scalia, Chief Justice John Roberts, and Justices Anthony Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Samuel Alito and Elena Kagan. (AP Photo/Dana Verkouteren)</p><p>This artist rendering shows Attorney Theodore Olsen, right, representing the same-sex couples, addresses the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, as the court heard arguments on California's ban on same-sex marriage. Justices, from left are, Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen Breyer, Clarence Thomas, Antonin Scalia, Chief Justice John Roberts, and Justices Anthony Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Samuel Alito and Elena Kagan. (AP Photo/Dana Verkouteren)</p><p>Plaintiffs Paul Katami, left, and his partner Jeff Zarillo, right, from Burbank, Calif., meet with the media outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, after the court heard arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>This artist rendering shows Paul Clement, second from left, with Solicitor General Donald B. Verrilli Jr. seated, right, addresses the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, as the court heard arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) case. Justices, from left are, Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen Breyer, Clarence Thomas, Antonin Scalia, Chief Justice John Roberts, and Justices Anthony Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Samuel Alito and Elena Kagan. (AP Photo/Dana Verkouteren)</p><p>This artist rendering shows Roberta Kaplan, attorney for plaintiff Edith Windsor, addressing the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, as the court heard arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act. (DOMA). Justices, from left are, Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen Breyer, Clarence Thomas, Antonin Scalia, Chief Justice John Roberts, and Justices Anthony Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Samuel Alito and Elena Kagan. (AP Photo/Dana Verkouteren)</p><p>This artist rendering shows Deputy Solicitor General Sri Srinivasan addressing the Supreme Court, including Justices Samuel Alito, left, and Elena Kagan, right, in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, as the court heard arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). (AP Photo/Dana Verkouteren)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/26/17472925-court-grounds-packed-on-first-day-of-marriage-casehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/26/17472925-court-grounds-packed-on-first-day-of-marriage-caseusscenegay-marriagemarriagecourtpoliticssupreme-courtTue, 26 Mar 2013 15:01:45 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2011 file photo, opponents of gay marriage outside a courthouse in San Francisco where the California Supreme Court was hearing arguments on California's ban on same-sex marriage. On Tuesday, the US Supreme Court will begin hearing two days of cases involving gay marriage. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)</p><p>Actor, director and producer Robert Reiner is interviewed outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, before the court will hear arguments on California’s voter approved ban on same-sex marriage. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Demonstrators stand outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, where the court will hear arguments on California’s voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Qween Amar from Orlando, Fla., left, dances by Margie Phelps, right, a member of the Westboro Baptist Church, outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, where the court will hear arguments on California’s voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Demonstrators walk outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, where the court will hear arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. The Supreme Court waded into the fight over same-sex marriage Tuesday, at a time when public opinion is shifting rapidly in favor of permitting gay and lesbian couples to wed, but 40 states don't allow it. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>A demonstrator holds a bible while marching outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, as the court heard arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. The Supreme Court waded into the fight over same-sex marriage Tuesday, at a time when public opinion is shifting rapidly in favor of permitting gay and lesbian couples to wed, but 40 states don't allow it. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Demonstrators march outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, as the court heard arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage. The Supreme Court waded into the fight over same-sex marriage Tuesday, at a time when public opinion is shifting rapidly in favor of permitting gay and lesbian couples to wed, but 40 states don't allow it. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>People hold up their tickets that had been issued to the general public for entrance Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, for the court's hearing on California’s voter approved ban on same-sex marriage. Some people waited in line &#8212; even through light snow &#8212; since Thursday for the coveted seats for the argument over California's Proposition 8. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>From left, attorney David Boies, plaintiffs, Sandy Stier, with partner Kris Perry, from Berkeley, Calif., Jeff Zarrillo, with partner Paul Katami from Burbank, Calif., and their attorney Theodore Olson leave the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, after the heard arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. The Supreme Court waded into the fight over same-sex marriage Tuesday, at a time when public opinion is shifting rapidly in favor of permitting gay and lesbian couples to wed, but 40 states don't allow it. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/26/17466775-gay-marriage-by-the-numbershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/26/17466775-gay-marriage-by-the-numbersusgay-marriagemarriagecourtsupreme-courtus-newsby-the-numbersTue, 26 Mar 2013 07:12:33 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2012, file photo shows the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. The high court can choose from a wide array of outcomes in ruling on California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage and the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which defines marriage as the union of a man and a woman. The cases will be argued Tuesday, March 26, 2013, and Wednesday; rulings are not likely before late June. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2010 file photo, same-sex marriage supporters gather outside a federal building and wait for a judge's decision overturning California's same-sex marriage ban in San Francisco. On Tuesday, the US Supreme Court will begin hearing two days of cases involving gay marriage. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2012 file photo, a wedding cake made of rainbow-colored layers of cupcakes waits for newlyweds in a reception area at Seattle City Hall, where some of the first gay couples to legally wed in the state took their vows. On Tuesday, the US Supreme Court will begin hearing two days of cases involving gay marriage. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2011 file photo, opponents of gay marriage outside a courthouse in San Francisco where the California Supreme Court was hearing arguments on California's ban on same-sex marriage. On Tuesday, the US Supreme Court will begin hearing two days of cases involving gay marriage. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)</p><p>FILE - In this March 1, 2012 file photo, Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley signs the Civil Marriage Protection Act in Annapolis, Md., becomingthe eighth state to legalize same-sex unions. On Tuesday, the US Supreme Court will begin hearing two days of cases involving gay marriage. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/25/17461701-virginia-sen-mark-warner-now-backs-gay-marriagehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/25/17461701-virginia-sen-mark-warner-now-backs-gay-marriageusgay-marriagemarriagewarnerus-newsvirginia-democratTue, 26 Mar 2013 00:57:28 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/25/17460061-mo-sen-mccaskill-supports-gay-marriagehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/25/17460061-mo-sen-mccaskill-supports-gay-marriageusgay-marriagemarriageus-newsmccaskillclaire-mccaskillMon, 25 Mar 2013 21:09:18 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012 file photo, Sen. Claire McCaskell, D-Mo., speaks to the media outside Bayless Elementary School, in St. Louis County, Mo. McCaskill says she now believes that gay couples should be allowed to marry, a change from her previously nuanced stance during her 2012 re-election campaign in which she defended the right of Missouri voters to outlaw same-sex weddings. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/25/17459410-roberts-gay-cousin-to-attend-prop-8-argumenthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/25/17459410-roberts-gay-cousin-to-attend-prop-8-argumentusgay-marriagemarriagecourtpoliticssupreme-courtchief-justice-john-robertscousinroberts'Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:57:42 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/25/17459288-militarys-same-sex-couples-seek-overturn-of-domahttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/25/17459288-militarys-same-sex-couples-seek-overturn-of-domausgay-marriagemarriagemilitarysupreme-courtus-newsMon, 25 Mar 2013 19:42:43 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this photo taken Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Raeford, N.C., Tracy Dice Johnson holds a flag from a "widow's box" that platoon mates of her wife prepared during the service they had for their fallen comrade. When her wife was killed in Afghanistan last year, the North Carolina National Guardswoman heard about it from her sister-in-law. Although Sgt. Donna Johnson had listed Dice as her next-of-kin, Army casualty officers informed Johnson’s mother of her death first because of a federal law that prohibits the U.S. government from recognizing same-sex unions. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)</p><p>In this photo taken Wednesday, March 20, 2013, Tracy Dice Johnson holds her wife's dog tags in Raeford, N.C. When her wife was killed in Afghanistan last year, the North Carolina National Guardswoman heard about it from her sister-in-law. Although Sgt. Donna Johnson had listed Dice as her next-of-kin, Army casualty officers informed Johnson’s mother of her death first because of a federal law that prohibits the U.S. government from recognizing same-sex unions. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)</p><p>In this photo taken Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Raeford, N.C., Tracy Dice Johnson holds a flag from a "widow's box" that platoon mates of her wife prepared during the service they had for their fallen comrade. When her wife was killed in Afghanistan last year, the North Carolina National Guardswoman heard about it from her sister-in-law. Although Sgt. Donna Johnson had listed Dice as her next-of-kin, Army casualty officers informed Johnson’s mother of her death first because of a federal law that prohibits the U.S. government from recognizing same-sex unions. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)</p><p>In this photo taken Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Raeford, N.C., Tracy Dice Johnson and her wife, Sgt. Donna Johnson, are shown in a portrait, while Donna's military portrait hangs at rear. When Donna Johnson was killed in Afghanistan last year, Dice, a North Carolina National Guardswoman, heard about it from her sister-in-law. Although Donna Johnson had listed Dice as her next-of-kin, Army casualty officers informed Johnson’s mother of her death first because of a federal law that prohibits the U.S. government from recognizing same-sex unions. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)</p><p>In this photo taken Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Raeford, N.C., the death certificate of Tracy Dice Johnson's wife, Donna Johnson, indicates single. When her wife was killed in Afghanistan last year, Tracy Dice Johnson, a North Carolina National Guardswoman, heard about it from her sister-in-law. Although Donna Johnson had listed Dice as her next-of-kin, Army casualty officers informed Johnson’s mother of her death first because of a federal law that prohibits the U.S. government from recognizing same-sex unions. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)</p><p>In this photo taken Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Raeford, N.C., Tracy Dice Johnson looks through a "widow's box" that platoon mates of her wife prepared during the service they had for their fallen comrade. When her wife was killed in Afghanistan in 2012, Dice Johnson, a North Carolina National Guardswoman, heard about it from her sister-in-law. Although Donna Johnson had listed Dice as her next-of-kin, Army casualty officers informed Johnson’s mother of her death first because of a federal law that prohibits the U.S. government from recognizing same-sex unions. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)</p><p>In this Oct. 1, 2012 photo provided by the U.S. Air Force, a U.S. Army carry team transfers the remains of Army Sgt. Donna R. Johnson of Raeford, N.C., at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Johnson was assigned to the 514th Military Police Company, 60th Troop Command, Winterville. N.C. When Johnson was killed in Afghanistan, her wife, North Carolina National Guardswoman Tracy Dice Johnson, heard about it from her sister-in-law. Although Donna Johnson had listed Dice as her next-of-kin, Army casualty officers informed Johnson’s mother of her death first because of a federal law that prohibits the U.S. government from recognizing same-sex unions. (AP Photo/U.S. Air Force, Adrian R. Rowan)</p><p>This 2012 photo provided by the North Carolina National Guard shows Army Sgt. Donna R. Johnson of Raeford, N.C. When Johnson was killed in Afghanistan in 2012, North Carolina National Guardswoman Tracy Dice Johnson heard about it from her sister-in-law. Although Donna Johnson had listed Dice as her next-of-kin, Army casualty officers informed Johnson’s mother of her death first because of a federal law that prohibits the U.S. government from recognizing same-sex unions. (AP Photo/North Carolina National Guard)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/24/17442877-rove-sees-potential-support-for-gay-marriagehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/24/17442877-rove-sees-potential-support-for-gay-marriageusgay-marriagemarriagepoliticsgopkarl-roveSun, 24 Mar 2013 19:25:56 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/24/17442071-clashes-at-french-anti-gay-marriage-protesthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/24/17442071-clashes-at-french-anti-gay-marriage-protesteufrancegay-marriagemarriageworld-newsSun, 24 Mar 2013 17:43:47 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>A protestor clashes with riot police officers during an anti gay marriage and gay adoption demonstration, in Paris, Sunday, March. 24, 2013. Thousands of French conservatives, families and activists have converged on the capital to try to stop the country from allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt children. The lower house of France's parliament approved the "marriage for everyone" bill last month with a large majority, and it's facing a vote in the Senate next month. Both houses are dominated by French President Francois Hollande's Socialist Party and its allies. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)</p><p>Anti gay marriage and gay adoption protestors demonstrate, in Paris, Sunday, March 24, 2013. Thousands of French conservatives, families and activists have converged on the capital to try to stop the country from allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt children. The lower house of France's parliament approved the "marriage for everyone" bill last month with a large majority, and it's facing a vote in the Senate next month. Both houses are dominated by French President Francois Hollande's Socialist Party and its allies. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)</p><p>Protestors face riot police officers, during an anti gay marriage demonstration, in Paris, Sunday, March 24, 2013. Thousands of French conservatives, families and activists have converged on the capital to try to stop the country from allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt children. The lower house of France's parliament approved the "marriage for everyone" bill last month with a large majority, and it's facing a vote in the Senate next month. Both houses are dominated by French President Francois Hollande's Socialist Party and its allies. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)</p><p>Anti gay marriage and gay adoption rights activists demonstrate in Paris, Sunday, March. 24, 2013. Thousands of French conservatives, families and activists have converged on the capital to try to stop the country from allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt children. The lower house of France's parliament approved the "marriage for everyone" bill last month with a large majority, and it's facing a vote in the Senate next month. Both houses are dominated by French President Francois Hollande's Socialist Party and its allies. Banner reads " Made in by father and mother". (AP Photo/Michel Spingler)</p><p>Anti gay marriage and gay adoption protestors demonstrate, in Paris, Sunday, March. 24, 2013. Thousands of French conservatives, families and activists have converged on the capital to try to stop the country from allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt children. The lower house of France's parliament approved the "marriage for everyone" bill last month with a large majority, and it's facing a vote in the Senate next month. Both houses are dominated by French President Francois Hollande's Socialist Party and its allies. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)</p><p>Protestors kiss during an anti gay marriage and gay adoption demonstration, in Paris, Sunday, March 24, 2013. Thousands of French conservatives, families and activists have converged on the capital to try to stop the country from allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt children. The lower house of France's parliament approved the "marriage for everyone" bill last month with a large majority, and it's facing a vote in the Senate next month. Both houses are dominated by French President Francois Hollande's Socialist Party and its allies. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)</p><p>A protestor shouts on riot police officers during an anti gay marriage and gay adoption demonstration, in Paris, Sunday, March. 24, 2013. Thousands of French conservatives, families and activists have converged on the capital to try to stop the country from allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt children. The lower house of France's parliament approved the "marriage for everyone" bill last month with a large majority, and it's facing a vote in the Senate next month. Both houses are dominated by French President Francois Hollande's Socialist Party and its allies. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)</p><p>Protestors clash with riot police officers during an anti gay marriage and gay adoption demonstration, in Paris, Sunday, March. 24, 2013. Thousands of French conservatives, families and activists have converged on the capital to try to stop the country from allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt children. The lower house of France's parliament approved the "marriage for everyone" bill last month with a large majority, and it's facing a vote in the Senate next month. Both houses are dominated by French President Francois Hollande's Socialist Party and its allies. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)</p><p>A protestor holds a placard reading "We want jobs, not gay marriage" during an anti gay marriage and gay adoption demonstration, in Paris, Sunday, March 24, 2013. Thousands of French conservatives, families and activists have converged on the capital to try to stop the country from allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt children. The lower house of France's parliament approved the "marriage for everyone" bill last month with a large majority, and it's facing a vote in the Senate next month. Both houses are dominated by French President Francois Hollande's Socialist Party and its allies. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)</p><p>Anti gay marriage and gay adoption protestors demonstrate, in Paris, Sunday, March. 24, 2013. Thousands of French conservatives, families and activists have converged on the capital to try to stop the country from allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt children. The lower house of France's parliament approved the "marriage for everyone" bill last month with a large majority, and it's facing a vote in the Senate next month. Both houses are dominated by French President Francois Hollande's Socialist Party and its allies. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)</p><p>Anti gay marriage and gay adoption protestors demonstrate, in Paris, Sunday, March 24, 2013. Thousands of French conservatives, families and activists have converged on the capital to try to stop the country from allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt children. The lower house of France's parliament approved the "marriage for everyone" bill last month with a large majority, and it's facing a vote in the Senate next month. Both houses are dominated by French President Francois Hollande's Socialist Party and its allies. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)</p><p>Protestors clash with riot police officers during an anti gay marriage and gay adoption demonstration, in Paris, Sunday, March. 24, 2013. Thousands of French conservatives, families and activists have converged on the capital to try to stop the country from allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt children. The lower house of France's parliament approved the "marriage for everyone" bill last month with a large majority, and it's facing a vote in the Senate next month. Both houses are dominated by French President Francois Hollande's Socialist Party and its allies. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)</p><p>Protestors clash with riot police officers during an anti gay marriage and gay adoption demonstration, in Paris, Sunday, March. 24, 2013. Thousands of French conservatives, families and activists have converged on the capital to try to stop the country from allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt children. The lower house of France's parliament approved the "marriage for everyone" bill last month with a large majority, and it's facing a vote in the Senate next month. Both houses are dominated by French President Francois Hollande's Socialist Party and its allies. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/24/17439831-gay-marriage-at-high-court-how-a-case-can-fizzlehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/24/17439831-gay-marriage-at-high-court-how-a-case-can-fizzleusgay-marriagemarriagegaycourtpoliticssupreme-courtus-newsjustice-anthony-kennedySun, 24 Mar 2013 13:06:17 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This photo taken Feb. 8, 2013, shows Sandy Stier, left, and Kris Perry, the couple at the center of the Supreme Court's consideration of gay marriage, at their home in Berkeley, Calif. Whatever the outcome of their momentous case, Perry and Stier, who have been together 13 years, will be empty-nesters as the last of their children will heads off to college. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>This photo taken Feb. 8, 2013, shows Sandy Stier, left, and Kris Perry, the couple at the center of the Supreme Court's consideration of gay marriage, at their home in Berkeley, Calif. Whatever the outcome of their momentous case, Perry and Stier, who have been together 13 years, will be empty-nesters as the last of their children will head off to college. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>In this photo taken Saturday, March 23, 2013, Jessica Skrebes of Washington reads while waiting in line with others outside of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington in anticipation of Tuesday's Supreme Court hearing on California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage, and Wednesday's Supreme Court hearing on the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage as the union of a man and a woman. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) </p><p>Joey Williamson, left, and Gary Brown form New York City, cover themselves from the snow as they wait in line outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, Monday March, 25, 2013, a day before the court hearing on same-sex marriage. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)</p><p>Taylor, Talla and Vincent Carter cover themselves from the snow as they wait in line outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, Monday March, 25, 2013, to watch Tuesday's same-sex marriage hearing before the Supreme Court. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)</p><p>People wait in line outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, Monday March, 25, 2013, a day before the court will hear a same-sex marriage case. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)</p><p>Sandy Stier, left, and Kris Perry of Berkeley, Calif., stand outside the National Archives in Washington, Monday, March 25, 2013, before going inside to view the U.S. Constitution, a day before their same-sex marriage case is argued before the Supreme Court. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)</p><p>Sandy Stier, left, and Kris Perry stand outside the National Archives in Washington, Monday, March 25, 2013, before going inside to view the U.S. Constitution, a day before their same-sex marriage case will be heard before the Supreme Court. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)</p><p>Sandy Stier, left, and Kris Perry of Berkeley, Calif., arrive at the National Archives in Washington, Monday, March 25, 2013, to view the U.S. Constitution, a day before their same-sex marriage case is heard before the Supreme Court. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)</p><p>Marcus, left, and Daniel German-Dominguez stand outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, before the court's hearing on California’s voter approved ban on same-sex marriage. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Demonstrators stand outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, where the court will hear arguments on California’s voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Actor, director and producer Robert Reiner is interviewed outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, before the court will hear arguments on California’s voter approved ban on same-sex marriage. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Demonstrators walk outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, where the court will hear arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. The Supreme Court waded into the fight over same-sex marriage Tuesday, at a time when public opinion is shifting rapidly in favor of permitting gay and lesbian couples to wed, but 40 states don't allow it. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>People line up for entrance into the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, where the court will hear arguments on California’s voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>A demonstrator holds a bible while marching outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, as the court heard arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. The Supreme Court waded into the fight over same-sex marriage Tuesday, at a time when public opinion is shifting rapidly in favor of permitting gay and lesbian couples to wed, but 40 states don't allow it. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>Plaintiffs Kris Perry, left, and her partner Sandy Stier, right, both from Berkeley, Cailf., meet with the media outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, after the court heard arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>From left, plaintiffs Sandy Stier, with her partner Kris Perry, and their twin sons Spencer Perry and Elliott Perry, all from Berkeley, Calif., meet with reporters outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, after the court heard arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. The Supreme Court waded into the fight over same-sex marriage Tuesday, at a time when public opinion is shifting rapidly in favor of permitting gay and lesbian couples to wed, but 40 states don't allow it. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>This artist rendering shows attorney Charles J. Cooper, right, addressing the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, as the court heard arguments on California's ban on same-sex marriage. Justices, from left are, Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen Breyer, Clarence Thomas, Antonin Scalia, Chief Justice John Roberts, and Justices Anthony Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Samuel Alito and Elena Kagan. (AP Photo/Dana Verkouteren)</p><p>This artist rendering shows Attorney Theodore Olsen, right, representing the same-sex couples, addresses the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, as the court heard arguments on California's ban on same-sex marriage. Justices, from left are, Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen Breyer, Clarence Thomas, Antonin Scalia, Chief Justice John Roberts, and Justices Anthony Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Samuel Alito and Elena Kagan. (AP Photo/Dana Verkouteren)</p><p>Demonstrators chant outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, as the court heard arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>This artist rendering shows Solicitor General Donald B. Verrilli Jr., center, addressing the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, as the court heard arguments on California's ban on same-sex marriage. Seated, from left are, attorneys Charles J. Cooper, David Boies, and Theodore Olsen, who represented the plaintiffs. (AP Photo/Dana Verkouteren)</p><p>Demonstrators chant outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, as the court heard arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>A demonstrator holds a bible while marching outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, as the court heard arguments on California's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8. The Supreme Court waded into the fight over same-sex marriage Tuesday, at a time when public opinion is shifting rapidly in favor of permitting gay and lesbian couples to wed, but 40 states don't allow it. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>With the Capitol in the background, supporters of gay marriage carry signs in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, before the court heard arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). In the second of back-to-back gay marriage case, the Supreme Court is turning to a constitutional challenge to the law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>A group from Alabama prays in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, before the court's hearing on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). In the second of back-to-back gay marriage case, the Supreme Court is turning to a constitutional challenge to the law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>Wyatt Tan, left and Mark Nomadiou, both of New York City, kiss in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, prior to the start of a court hearing on the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). In the second of back-to-back gay marriage cases, the Supreme Court is turning to a constitutional challenge to the law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>Table defines key terms</p><p>A woman holds up a sign that reads "REPEAL DOMA," the Defense of Marriage Act, as a group from Alabama prays in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. In the second of back-to-back gay marriage case, the Supreme Court is turning to a constitutional challenge to the law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>Rebecca Winchell of Columbia, Md. sings in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. In the second of back-to-back gay marriage case, the Supreme Court is turning to a constitutional challenge to the law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>Gabriela Fore, 6, of Upper Darby Pa., holds a sign with her moms in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, as the court heard arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). In the second of back-to-back gay marriage case, the Supreme Court is turning to a constitutional challenge to the law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>Kevin Coyne of Washington holds flags in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The U.S. Supreme Court, in the second day of gay marriage cases, turned Wednesday to a constitutional challenge to the federal law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>This artist rendering shows Paul Clement, second from left, with Solicitor General Donald B. Verrilli Jr. seated, right, addresses the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, as the court heard arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) case. Justices, from left are, Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen Breyer, Clarence Thomas, Antonin Scalia, Chief Justice John Roberts, and Justices Anthony Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Samuel Alito and Elena Kagan. (AP Photo/Dana Verkouteren)</p><p>Plaintiff Edith Windsor of New York, speaks to reporters in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, after the Supreme Court heard arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) case. The U.S. Supreme Court, in the second day of gay marriage cases, turned Wednesday to a constitutional challenge to the federal law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>Plaintiff Edith Windsor,of New York, waves to supporters in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, after the court heard arguments on her Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) case. The U.S. Supreme Court, in the second day of gay marriage cases, turned Wednesday to a constitutional challenge to the federal law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>This artist rendering shows Roberta Kaplan, attorney for plaintiff Edith Windsor, addressing the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, as the court heard arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act. (DOMA). Justices, from left are, Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen Breyer, Clarence Thomas, Antonin Scalia, Chief Justice John Roberts, and Justices Anthony Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Samuel Alito and Elena Kagan. (AP Photo/Dana Verkouteren)</p><p>Allan Hoyle of North Carolina, with the large white sign, center, speaks out against gay marriage across from the street from the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, after the court heard arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) case. The U.S. Supreme Court, in the second day of gay marriage cases, turned Wednesday to a constitutional challenge to the federal law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>This artist rendering shows Deputy Solicitor General Sri Srinivasan addressing the Supreme Court, including Justices Samuel Alito, left, and Elena Kagan, right, in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, as the court heard arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). (AP Photo/Dana Verkouteren)</p><p>Kevin Coyne of Washington holds flags in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The U.S. Supreme Court, in the second day of gay marriage cases, turned Wednesday to a constitutional challenge to the federal law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)</p><p>CORRECTS POSITION OF PAUL CLEMENT TO SECOND RIGHT INSTEAD OF SECOND LEFT - This artist rendering shows Paul Clement, standing second right, with Solicitor General Donald B. Verrilli Jr. seated, right, addresses the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, as the court heard arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) case. Justices, from left are, Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen Breyer, Clarence Thomas, Antonin Scalia, Chief Justice John Roberts, and Justices Anthony Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Samuel Alito and Elena Kagan. (AP Photo/Dana Verkouteren)</p>