Issue 38 Infographic Culture

Infographic: How Gay Marriage Finally Won In The U.S. Supreme Court

A decade of progress in courts and culture by Eric Sasson Katie Wudel

September 22, 2016

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Issue 38: 10th Anniversary Issue

Believe It Or Not, There’s An Even More Hotly Contested Election You Should Be Following

Launch Infographic

Rallying against same-sex unions used to be a mandatory battle cry for politicians. Today, gay marriage isn’t just legal in all 50 states, it’s normal. How did we reach mass acceptance in 10 years? Here, we’ve mapped out the series of lawsuits and referendums that took place alongside concerted efforts to reframe gay people everywhere—from soldiers to beloved celebrities—as ordinary Americans who deserve basic human rights.

Art by Luke Shuman

More in Issue 38: 10th Anniversary Issue:

1 The Cure For Cyberchondria 2 The World’s Fifth-Most Hated Company Has A Soft Side 3 Your Baby, No Sex Required 4 The GOOD Guide to Cannabis 5 Dear Obama, Don’t Forget To Write 6 8 Photos Showing What Immigrants Lose At The Border 7 Infographic: How Gay Marriage Finally Won In The U.S. Supreme Court 8 Believe It Or Not, There’s An Even More Hotly Contested Election You Should Be Following 9 A Peek Inside The World’s Most Important Freezer 10 Infographic: Why The Media Isn’t The ‘Enemy’ 11 How Catastrophe Inspired Brilliant, Livable, Affordable Housing 12 Explore China’s Future In 5 Subway Stops 13 Wash, Rinse, Redeem: A Look Inside A Beauty School—In A Men’s Prison 14 Good Advice: Don’t Give Up On Gun Control 15 10 Years And Still Looking For Decent Health Insurance 16 Quit Calling Them My “Internet” Friends 17 Here’s What Will Really Happen With Abortion, Immigration, And Student Debt—No Matter Who Wins 18 Editor’s Letter 19 The Godfather of Good 20 Charting The Power Of Celebrity Activism

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