A D.C. delegate also tried to include support of same sex marriage in the platform, but the measure failed.
They apparently met in Washington D.C.
Yesterday’s wonderful, historic Supreme Court decision that found same sex marriage legal across the United States was the perfect opportunity for the White House to turn its rainbow White House avatar into reality. The White House was illuminated by rainbow lights, and attracted people celebrating the ruling. Even White House staffers were entranced: White House staff in front of the North Portico tonight. A photo posted by Pete Souza (@petesouza) on Jun 26, 2015 at…
President Obama speaks from the Rose Garden (White House) After this morning’s historic, long-awaited Supreme Court decision that makes same-sex marriage legal across the country, President Barack Obama welcomed the ruling, “We are a people who believe that every single child is entitled to life and liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” and called it “a victory for America.” The President began, “Our nation was founded on a bedrock principle: That we are all…
Scenes from outside the Supreme Court.
The Justices will hear the case before the end of this term.
At the direction of Governor Terry McAuliffe, a bulletin from the Virginia Department of Social Services says same-sex spouses can legally adopt.
Same-sex marriage was legalized earlier this week in the state.
From Richmond to Arlington.
That means marriages can take place in the commonwealth.
