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Battle for equality shouldn't stop with same-sex marriage

Madelyn Schorr July 1, 2015

On Friday, June 26, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that same-sex marriage is now legal in all 50 states. I stood outside the courthouse and listened to the crowd erupt with a celebrating...

Same-sex marriage debate has nothing to do with love, equality

Joe Puchner July 1, 2015

Immediately after five unelected judges imposed a new definition of marriage on all 50 states, many Americans hailed Obergefell v. Hodges as a victory for love. Additionally, many are convinced that eliminating...

Alabama Supreme Court orders halt to same-sex marriages

Peyton Shepard June 29, 2015

The Alabama Supreme Court issued an order to probate judges to halt the issuance of marriage licenses to same-sex couples. This order comes three days after the landmark 5-4 ruling by the United States...

Supreme Court rules in favor of same-sex marriage, licenses denied in Tuscaloosa County

Supreme Court rules in favor of same-sex marriage, licenses denied in Tuscaloosa County

Laura Testino June 26, 2015

This morning at 9 a.m., Alex Davenport reported for a staff meeting at the University. When she entered the room, she was a married woman, with marriage licenses from both Vermont and Jefferson County,...

Future of same-sex marriage remains uncertain in Alabama

Future of same-sex marriage remains uncertain in Alabama

Elizabeth Elkin April 20, 2015

Same-sex marriage has caused a serious debate in the state of Alabama over the last few months.According to a press release by the Human Rights Campaign, as of April 13, no counties in Alabama are issuing...

Same-sex alumni couple denies donations

Same-sex alumni couple denies donations

Elizabeth Elkin April 1, 2015

Clark West and Elliott Mitchell met at The University of Alabama and have been together ever since. They share a deep love for the University, have been active University donors and, like many University...

Alabama Supreme Court issues halt to same-sex marriage licenses

Peyton Shepard March 4, 2015

The Alabama Supreme Court issued a writ of mandamus to halt same-sex marriage in the state Tuesday, reversing United States District Court Judge Callie Granade’s Jan. 23 ruling that struck down the state’s...

48 Alabama counties allow same-sex marriage

48 Alabama counties allow same-sex marriage

Elizabeth Elkin February 18, 2015

The number of counties in Alabama that are issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples 
is rising.As of 11 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Human Rights Campaign, 48 of 67 counties are issuing same-sex...

Progress comes slowly in Alabama

Mark Hammontree February 16, 2015

A week ago, a group of Alabamians long oppressed were finally extended the right to marry legally, allowing hundreds of couples to affirm for themselves those basic protections and liberties that other...

Separation of politics, marriage necessary

Vel Lewis February 10, 2015

Monday was a historic day for Alabama as same-sex marriage licenses were issued in the state and some couples were able to get married. The world did not end, and Alabama did not burn for allowing same-sex...

Same-sex marriage uncertain

Same-sex marriage uncertain

Beth Lindly February 9, 2015

Throughout Alabama early Monday morning, same-sex couples lined up outside courthouses across the state. They all had one thing in mind: receiving marriage licenses.Monday was the first day same-sex marriage...

Support marriage equality, stand for progress

John David Thompson February 9, 2015

As of Monday, some Alabama counties began issuing same-sex marriage licenses. As for the other counties, judges are refusing by using tactics eerily similar to those used in the Jim Crow era. Alabama’s...