14. Marriage Equality Legalized Nationwide (2015)
In 2015, the Supreme Court’s Obergefell v. Hodges decision marked a transformative victory for LGBTQ+ rights, legalizing same-sex marriage across the United States. This ruling affirmed that love and equality are fundamental rights for all Americans, echoing waves of progress worldwide. The decision placed the U.S. among a growing number of nations embracing marriage equality, inspiring ongoing movements for acceptance and justice. Read the decision from the Supreme Court.
