A decade after the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, the fight for LGBTQ+ family rights is far from over. You might think things have settled down, but as Omar G. Encarnación highlights in his recent Time article, How Gay Marriage Is Under Threat in the Trump Era, there's a significant shadow still looming over the progress we've made.
This news hit me hard—not just as someone passionate about family building but as a member of a community where creating a family can feel like navigating a minefield. The right to marry is deeply intertwined with the right to become parents in ways that feel safe, inclusive, and accessible.
So, what's going on exactly? Why is this conversation more urgent in 2025 when many thought equality had been