PHOTOS: Supreme Court decision day

The Obergefell v. Hodges ruling brings nationwide marriage equality

Published

10 years ago

June 26, 2015

The U.S. Supreme Court announced its 5-4 decision on Obergefell v. Hodges in favor of nationwide marriage equality on Friday. Advocates gathered outside the court in anticipation of the ruling.

: Plaintiff in the Obergefell v. Hodges case, Jim Obergefell stands outside of the U.S. Supreme Court. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

: Popular volggers Raymond Braun and the Rhodes Bros. show their support for marriage equality in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

: Openly gay Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) is one of the co-chairs of the Equality PAC. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

: (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

: Jim Obergefell embraces Hollingsworth v. Perry plaintiff Sandy Stier following the ruiling in favor of nationwide marriage equality. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

: The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington are among the crowd at the U.S. Supreme Court. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

: (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

: Plaintiffs from the Hollingsworth v. Perry case, Sandy Stier and Kris Perry flank Obergefell v. Hodges plaintiff Jim Obergefell outside of the U.S. Supreme Court. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

: Activists release balloons upon the announcement of the 5-4 decision in favor of marriage equality. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

: President Barack Obama congratulates plaintiff Jim Obergefell over the phone following the decision in favor of nationwide same-sex marriage. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

: (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

: (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

: (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Up Next

PHOTOS: LGBT 50th

Don't Miss

PHOTOS: Night Out at the Nationals

FUND LGBTQ JOURNALISM

PHOTOS: Independence Day Weekend in Rehoboth

Wicked Green Pool Party, fireworks among festivities

Published

23 hours ago

July 9, 2025

Daniel Truitt

A fireworks show was held in Rehoboth Beach, Del. on Saturday, July 5. (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

Vacationers and residents alike enjoyed Independence Day Weekend activities in Rehoboth Beach, Del. The Wicked Green Pool Party drew hundreds to the CAMP Rehoboth fundraiser on Saturday. That evening, revelers went to the rooftops to watch the fireworks display.

(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)

Photos

PHOTOS: Montgomery County Pride in the Plaza

LGBTQ celebration held in downtown Silver Spring

Published

1 week ago

July 1, 2025

Michael Key

Montgomery County Pride in the Plaza included the live 'LIYT Nights & Drag Duels!' season finale. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Montgomery County Pride in the Plaza was held on Sunday, June 29 at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, Md.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Photos

PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Pride

Fifth annual festival held at Riverfront Park

Published

1 week ago

June 30, 2025

Michael Key

The Fredericksburg Pride March wound through downtown Fredericksburg, Va. and ended at Riverfront Park on Saturday, June 28. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The fifth annual Fredericksburg Pride march and festival was held on Saturday, June 28. A march through the streets of downtown Fredericksburg, Va. was followed by a festival at Riverfront Park.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)