Marriage Equality: A day in social media
It was an intense, emotional day for many gay Americans, as the Supreme Court finally confirmed what we’ve known for a long time: same-sex marriage is real and necessary. And now, it’s legal — in all 50 states.
Social media exploded in celebration, as thousands of LGBT Americans and their allies took to Twitter and other outlets to share their reactions to the historic ruling. From securing marriage licenses to shutting down homophobes, here’s a day on Twitter in the wake of marriage equality.
Jim Obergefell reacts to his historic case, stating “Our love is equal”
Watch Jim Obergefell, the plaintiff in today’s marriage equality case, react to the Supreme Court’s decision: http://t.co/l1IHCjxqxN
— msnbc (@msnbc) June 26, 2015
There were flags, people and lots of celebrating on the steps of the Supreme Court
Under the banner of equality after #SCOTUS ruling on #gaymarriage https://t.co/rLFUJOnC6G
— Jeremy Diamond (@JDiamond1) June 26, 2015
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC, sang the national anthem — and the crowd loved it
Gay men’s chorus of Washington DC singing national anthem outside Supreme Court steps pic.twitter.com/vud3h7eSUN
— Sabrina Siddiqui (@SabrinaSiddiqui) June 26, 2015
The ACLU shared the moment they learned the decision, and it’s unsurprisingly joyous
ACLU in NYC reacts to #SCOTUSMarriage decision. #lovewins pic.twitter.com/thnqyPLdxh
— ACLU National (@ACLU) June 26, 2015
At New York’s historic Stonewall Inn, celebrations started early (it was 5 o’clock somewhere…)
Stonewall is open! The celebrations have begun. An ironic toast is drunk to Scalia. Whoops and cheers #SCOTUSmarriage pic.twitter.com/VUUWmP619t
— Nicky Woolf (@NickyWoolf) June 26, 2015
Around the nation, eager couples reacted to the decision by flocking to get their marriage licenses. Applications were hastily reprinted to reflect the Supreme Court’s decision
The new marriage licenses for South Dakota. “Bride” and “groom” replaced with “Spouse A” and “Spouse B.” pic.twitter.com/y2YfOejzvd
— Katie Nelson (@katienjourno) June 26, 2015
Many couples were eager to be first to get their new marriage license
First same-sex marriage license just issued in Arkansas post the SCOTUS ruling. pic.twitter.com/dndR0ROy1u
— Elicia Dover (@EliciaDover) June 26, 2015
Families celebrated as their loved ones could finally wed
Family & friends cheer for Bernie & Jeffrey after getting their marriage license in El Paso County pic.twitter.com/oCmzEdujP1
— CBS4Local (@CBS4Local) June 26, 2015
Many couples, who have waited years for this moment, couldn’t wait to finally tie the knot
This couple will be first same-sex marriage in Davidson county. pic.twitter.com/KdPBwAnIjF
— Larry McCormack (@LarryMcCormack1) June 26, 2015
First same-sex marriage in Fulton County #Georgia. #wsbtv pic.twitter.com/Xu1PAavApU
— Brian Ferguson (@BFergusonWSB) June 26, 2015
Which produced more than a few tears for some
The second same-sex couple to legally wed at Fulton County courthouse fills out paperwork while choking up. #gapol pic.twitter.com/FwRXvn7Q9F
— Greg Bluestein (@bluestein) June 26, 2015
And incredulous moments for others (who ever thought we’d see same-sex marriage in Mississippi?)
“I pronounce you married in the state of Mississippi” pic.twitter.com/ZDUKem0kiq
— Amanda LaBrot (@AmandaLaBrot) June 26, 2015
This Texas couple had waited decades for their moment
Dallas County’s first marriage ceremony just started. pic.twitter.com/a0BNKGpZy5
— Melissa Repko (@melissa_repko) June 26, 2015
And the media were eager to celebrate with them
#Dallas couple in their 80s answering ques & getting 1st marriage license since #SCOTUSMarriage ruling. @keranews pic.twitter.com/KCOzk6WxqY
— Stella M. Chávez (@stellamchavez) June 26, 2015
This newlywed couple were still coming to terms with everything
NYC newlyweds react to Supreme Court announcement that bans on gay marriage are unconstitutional. pic.twitter.com/gVyQvpzfkG
— WNYC (@WNYC) June 26, 2015
And though some sought to disrupt the moment with horrifically offensive words
From a moral standpoint, 6/26 is now our 9/11.
— Bryan Fischer (@BryanJFischer) June 26, 2015
They were quickly shut down by a nation that had no time for their shit on such a joyous day
In that Republicans couldn’t prevent it? pic.twitter.com/7rC1JHaLRR
— LOLGOP (@LOLGOP) June 26, 2015
Finally, President Obama offered a few words to sum up a such a momentous occasion
History. #LoveWins pic.twitter.com/5B3C2pBEXA
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 26, 2015
And then reaffirmed it once more
Retweet to spread the word. #LoveWins pic.twitter.com/JJ5iCP4ZWn
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 26, 2015
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