Same-sex couples began marrying in Connecticut on Wednesday after a judge cleared the way, a partial rebound for gay-rights activists still enraged over the vote last week that cost them the right to wed in California. (Nov. 12)

Massachusetts and Connecticut are now the only states allowing same-sex marriage. Vermont and New Hampshire also have civil unions. And California has domestic partnerships that provide many similar rights and privileges.

Marc Loveless, leader of the Coalition for Justice and Respect, delivers a heartfelt speech for gay rights

media coverage on protests on Prop 8

Andy Thayer speaks on Gay rights and the Prop 8 movement.

Downtown Chicago!

Missy, the media director for "Join the Impact," speaks on what it took to bring together today's rally in Chicago

November 15, 2008

The day was a return to Stonewall, a passionate, uplifting rally working to unite the LGBT community here and across the nation.