Dear Friend,

An alarming legal development attempted to put marriage equality back on the line.

The Supreme Court considered hearing former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis’ appeal — a case that includes a request to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges. This landmark 2015 decision secured marriage equality nationwide.

And while the Supreme Court declined to hear this case, it has signaled it wants to take up marriage equality. And there are already several more challenges in the works.

GLAAD’s rapid response team is ready to act. Are you with us? Please rush a generous gift here. >>>

Lawmakers in at least nine states are pushing bills aimed at weakening marriage rights for same-sex couples. Alarmingly, five of those proposals explicitly call on the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges.

In Texas, the state Supreme Court recently ruled that judges can refuse to perform marriages based on “sincerely held religious beliefs.”

These attacks are part of a coordinated effort to roll back hard-won equality — and we must answer with the full force of our movement.

Together, we will ensure the media gets the facts straight. 

The way our stories are told matters. When we share real-life experiences, we correct misconceptions, build empathy, and help ensure decisions are rooted in truth rather than fear or misinformation. 

Because if misinformation spreads unchecked, public support and legal protections can erode — fast. We’ve seen this playbook before. And we refuse to let history repeat itself.

Help GLAAD hold the media accountable and defend marriage equality, today!

Nearly 1.6 million LGBTQ Americans are married today, raising families, building communities, and living authentic lives. 

This civil right is settled, supported, and fundamental — and we will not let it slip away. If you believe in marriage equality — if you believe every family deserves dignity and protection — please give today so we can answer these assaults in real time.

We cannot and will not go backward.

With determination,
Clyde Jones
Chief Development Officer

GLAAD

P.S. During this time, we must be fully prepared for more challenges to our rights. Together, we will ensure our voice is heard. Please give now.