Friday, May 1, 2015

Friday Forum: The Supreme Court & Same-Sex Marriage

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on deciding whether or not states must recognize and/or issue marriage licenses for same-sex couples. The Court's decision should be released by the end of June and many experts expect a landmark ruling.

Let's begin with a video that shows the growth of marriage equality in the United States over the last two decades. As you are watching, look for two trends.





Here's the Washington Post's preview of the case, Obergefell v. Hodges.




And, here are a few of the Justices and their arguments/questions from Tuesday.



Vox's coverage of same-sex marriage and the Obergefell v. Hodges case

Washington Post's coverage of the oral arguments


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