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The Most Beautiful Reactions to Gay Marriage Becoming Legal

Jun 27 2015 - 12:30pm

Today, the Supreme Court ruled same-sex marriage [1] legal nationwide (!!).

"No love is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, devotion, sacrifice, and family," wrote Justice Anthony Kennedy in the majority opinion [2] about the petitioners. "They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law. The Constitution grants them that right."

Of course, reactions to the news poured in — here are some of our favorites so far.

Enough said

ICYMI: UPDATED: U.S. Marriage Map. #scotus [3] #decisionday [4] pic.twitter.com/T826ev58nK [5]

— Equality NC (@equalitync) June 26, 2015 [6]

NEVER AGAIN will it be referred to as "gay marriage". It's now called "marriage." #SCOTUSMarriage [7]

— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) June 26, 2015 [8]

Congratulations, America. #SameSexMarriage [9] #LoveWins [10] #Equality [11] #Victory [12] #SCOTUS [13] #SCOTUSMarriage [14] pic.twitter.com/mG08P17HrZ [15]

— BoldProgressives.org (@BoldProgressive) June 26, 2015 [16]

This is a truly great day. Congratulations to my gay brothers (1 literal) and sisters. Congratulations to us all!

— Paul F. Tompkins (@PFTompkins) June 26, 2015 [17]

The White House showed its support

Today is a big step in our march toward equality. Gay and lesbian couples now have the right to marry, just like anyone else. #LoveWins [18]

— President Obama (@POTUS) June 26, 2015 [19]

The official Facebook page for the White House has a new profile picture. #Rainbow [20] #GayMarriage [21] pic.twitter.com/GHCWEc1cm1 [22]

— Michael Konopasek (@MikeKonopasek) June 26, 2015 [23]

So many feelings

What great great news to wake up to. I'm crying in my bed cause I'm so so happy. #SCOTUS [24]

— Elizabeth Briggs (@lizwrites) June 26, 2015 [25]

My 6 year old niece has a gay uncle & two gay grandfathers. She's never known a world where love wasn't enough and now she never will <3

— Jarett Wieselman (@JarettSays) June 26, 2015 [26]

I grew up in a closeted gay household in Ohio afraid of being discovered. Feels like 200 years ago. Good job, #SCOTUS [27]. On to the next fight!

— Roman Mars (@romanmars) June 26, 2015 [28]

#SCOTUS [29] strikes down ban on #MarriageEquaility [30] in ALL 50 States of USA!! Wow!! Love wins!! Amazing day for Equality! pic.twitter.com/tx7pOCvEHv [31]

— Pros (@Pkakooza) June 26, 2015 [32]

Humor always finds a way

Gay or straight all men should have the right to be dragged to the alter.

— Charlamagne Tha God (@cthagod) June 26, 2015 [33]

Here's to finding the one who completes you. #SCOTUSMarriage [34] pic.twitter.com/Ox1WB3WCL1 [35]

— The Maytag Man (@TheMaytagMan) June 26, 2015 [36]

Be proud.
#equality [37] #SCOTUSMarriage [38] pic.twitter.com/W0wC7rUjDT [39]

— Game Of Thrones (@GameOfThrones) June 26, 2015 [40]

Tech influencers joined the conversation

Today marks a victory for equality, perseverance and love.

— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) June 26, 2015 [41]

"The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do."

— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) June 26, 2015 [42]

Congratulations. Equality for all. pic.twitter.com/PRVIPRJwQn [43]

— Marc Benioff (@Benioff) June 26, 2015 [44]

We're proud to celebrate marriage equality! #AndProud [45] https://t.co/jDadChCZuJ [46] pic.twitter.com/kkFajfK4SE [47]

— Google (@google) June 26, 2015 [48]

About time

The Supreme Court says that gay marriage is a right. Not before time. Our 1996 cover leader: http://t.co/5IXLYYU5pQ [49] pic.twitter.com/25P46xq4em [50]

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) June 26, 2015 [51]

Wake up, check phone, gay marriage is *finally* legal nationally. :) #SCOTUSMarriage [52]

— Cliff Bleszinski (@therealcliffyb) June 26, 2015 [53]

Congratulations America for finally catching up to the modern era with this landmark step forward for gay and lesbian rights.

— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) June 26, 2015 [54]

For even more reactions to the landmark news, check out these beautiful photos of the celebrations [55].


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