Marriage equality or same-sex marriage? Why the language matters

Marriage equality or same-sex marriage? Why the language matters

It used to be "gay marriage," then it was "same-sex marriage," and now it's "marriage equality" — but which term is the most accurate?We're always changing our language to better reflect our identities and our communities' needs. The fight for LGBTQ+ marriage rights is no exception, especially as that right comes under attack. Here at The Advocate, we prefer marriage equality. Keep scrolling to learn why. Gay marriageGay marriage seems to be the…

Same-sex marriage is under attack by state lawmakers, emboldened by Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ measures and the Supreme Court’s willingness to overturn precedent – Illinois Eagle

President Donald Trump’s second term and the Supreme Court’s conservative activism have lit a fire in Republicans, who are targeting same-sex marriage as part of a broader attack on LGBTQ+ rights.