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Conservative lawmakers and activists are pushing to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage. Liberty Counsel’s Mat Staver declared, "It’s just a matter of when."

Some legislators, like Oklahoma Senator David Bullard, are introducing bills to challenge the ruling, while Justices Thomas and Alito have signaled interest in reconsidering it.

Though most Americans support same-sex marriage, the court’s conservative shift is concerning.

The 2022 Respect for Marriage Act ensures federal recognition but does not prevent states from restricting same-sex marriage if Obergefell is overturned.

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[–] GrumpyDuckling@sh.itjust.works 5 points 25 minutes ago

Imagine being so gay that you sit around thinking about gay sex.

[–] whoisearth@lemmy.ca 20 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

And after that I'm sure inter-racial marriage will be next. Fuck these people

[–] meliaesc@lemmy.world 3 points 54 minutes ago

And Thomas would vote to repeal without a second thought.

[–] ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world 1 points 6 minutes ago* (last edited 5 minutes ago)

I've pretty much given up hope for the American people ever growing a spine and standing up for themselves, but if there's one thing I still believe can make things start happening it's if gay marriage is outlawed.

Though I will prepare myself to be proven wrong. That hasn't failed me before.

[–] leadore@lemmy.world 8 points 1 hour ago

If they aren't stopped, it's only a matter of time before women won't be able to own property, take loans or have credit in their names, and maybe even have bank accounts in their own name. Only men will be able to file for divorce. etc, etc.

[–] Rhoeri@lemmy.world 47 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Though most Americans support same-sex marriage, the court’s conservative shift is concerning.

This is all anyone needs to understand on the subject. They don’t give a shit about what the majority wants anymore- as they’re making it known far-and-wide that they are no longer employed by us. They’re employed by themselves.

[–] BarbecueCowboy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 3 hours ago

They have a fairly large group that isn't going to change their votes either way. Then, they have another group that actually might stay home, but things like this motivates them. They don't have to care about the parts of their base that aren't going to change their mind.

[–] flop_leash_973@lemmy.world 11 points 2 hours ago

Just more government fingers in places they shouldn't be from the party of supposedly small government.

[–] Tezzerets_Tea_Time@lemmy.world 32 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

"Liberty Council" seems to take away liberties. Yup. That sounds like conservatives all right.

[–] Glytch@lemmy.world 18 points 4 hours ago

Very "Ministry of Truth" of them.

[–] androidul@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 hours ago

wow! What a rollercoaster ride

[–] ChickenLadyLovesLife@lemmy.world 108 points 14 hours ago (6 children)

My supervisor is a hardcore trumper - and also a lesbian who proudly talks about her wife. Nothing that is happening now is good, but it will at least be a little amusing to hear her "but the leopards weren't supposed to eat my face!" lamentations.

[–] DukeHawthorne@lemmy.world 2 points 30 minutes ago

She'll just blame Democrats and the left, somehow.

[–] andros_rex@lemmy.world 7 points 1 hour ago

Let me guess - TERF?

[–] Pacattack57@lemmy.world 20 points 3 hours ago

Any LGBTQ person that voted for Trump deserves what they get. I have no sympathy for a person that can’t do the most basic google search and has no interest in bettering the world for other people.

The only reason most people voted for Trump was Money or Immigrants. Two of the most selfish reasons.

[–] chiliedogg@lemmy.world 11 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

That's a weird thing I've seen in my life. Of the 5 most loud, vocal Trump supporters I know, 3 are lesbians. It's weird.

[–] tiefling@lemmy.blahaj.zone 14 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

The leader of Germany's Neo Nazi Party is a woman dating an immigrant woman. I don't fuckin get it

[–] stardust@lemmy.ca 2 points 44 minutes ago

Maybe what they all have in common is wanting to be the lone exception to all the suffering others of their kind will go through. Some sick joy found in being a lone survivor.

[–] Rhoeri@lemmy.world 4 points 3 hours ago (2 children)

Yeah.. she’s fucked. I wouldn’t be surprised if they anull every non-hetero marriage. And sadly, all the faces eaten by leopards will be of little consolation to those hurt by this.

[–] bitchkat@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago

And then they will come after them for back taxes or something.

[–] BarbecueCowboy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 3 hours ago

Maybe that's the long game. There are worse ways to get out of a relationship.

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