This Wednesday, a momentous event occurred in the history of gay rights in America. The Supreme Court, in a split 5-4 decision, struck down the Federal Defense of Marriage Act – the Clinton-era law that prohibited the federal government from recognizing state-sanctioned, same-sex marriages – and California’s Proposition 8, the 2008 voter initiative
The Revolt Against Tradition
The U.S. Supreme Court’s rulings on same-sex marriage reflect a historical process that is underway worldwide.