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Edith Windsor, Who Helped End the Ban on Gay Marriage, Dies at 88

By Deepti Hajela / AP Sep 12, 2017 The opinion in a suit she filed was the basis for federal court rulings against state prohibitions and led to a 2015 Supreme Court decision allowing same-sex couples to marry. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Wendy Davis Hailed as Hero, Frank Rich Slams David Gregory, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 27, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including reaction from the winners after the Supreme Court's DOMA and Proposition 8 rulings and results of the Massachusetts Senate special election. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Gay Marriage Rulings: Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA, Denies Proposition 8 Backers’ Appeal

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 26, 2013 On Wednesday morning, the Supreme Court issued decisions on a pair of landmark same-sex marriage cases, striking down the Defense of Marriage Act while ruling the proponents of California's Proposition 8 lacked standing to argue the case in federal courts. On Wednesday morning, the Supreme Court issued decisions on a pair of landmark same-sex marriage cases. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Edith Windsor

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Mar 31, 2013 Thanks to 83-year-old Edith Windsor, lesbians, gays and their supporters this week got a little closer to having their day in court. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

DOMA May Be Doomed, O’Reilly’s Surprising Gay Marriage Comments, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Mar 28, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including a Texas congressman's run-in with the law and Ashley Judd's big political announcement. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )