Today marks the 10-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's Obergefell vs. Hodges ruling legalizing same-sex marriage across the U.S., a landmark decision influenced by the story of Jim Obergefell and his husband, John Arthur. Despite Arthur's battle with ALS and passing before marriage equality was achieved, their love story and Obergefell's activism led to this historic decision. The couple's struggle to marry, including a fundraiser for a medical plane to reach Maryland, underscores the journey for LGBTQ+ rights and recognition of love in all its forms.
"John deserved to die a married man," Obergefell said, highlighting the emotional weight of their story as part of the marriage equality movement.
We had talked about marriage early on in our relationship...but we finally had this opportunity to get married and to have the federal government recognize us," Obergefell explained.
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