The Most Beautiful Reactions to Gay Marriage Becoming Legal
Today, the Supreme Court ruled same-sex marriage 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 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
The White House showed its support
So many feelings
What great great news to wake up to. I'm crying in my bed cause I'm so so happy. #SCOTUS
— Elizabeth Briggs (@lizwrites) June 26, 2015
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
I grew up in a closeted gay household in Ohio afraid of being discovered. Feels like 200 years ago. Good job, #SCOTUS. On to the next fight!
— Roman Mars (@romanmars) June 26, 2015
#SCOTUS strikes down ban on #MarriageEquaility in ALL 50 States of USA!! Wow!! Love wins!! Amazing day for Equality! pic.twitter.com/tx7pOCvEHv
— Pros (@Pkakooza) June 26, 2015
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
Here's to finding the one who completes you. #SCOTUSMarriage pic.twitter.com/Ox1WB3WCL1
— The Maytag Man (@TheMaytagMan) June 26, 2015
Be proud.
#equality #SCOTUSMarriage pic.twitter.com/W0wC7rUjDT
— Game Of Thrones (@GameOfThrones) June 26, 2015
Tech influencers joined the conversation
Today marks a victory for equality, perseverance and love.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) June 26, 2015
"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
Congratulations. Equality for all. pic.twitter.com/PRVIPRJwQn
— Marc Benioff (@Benioff) June 26, 2015
We're proud to celebrate marriage equality! #AndProud https://t.co/jDadChCZuJ pic.twitter.com/kkFajfK4SE
— Google (@google) June 26, 2015
About time
The Supreme Court says that gay marriage is a right. Not before time. Our 1996 cover leader: http://t.co/5IXLYYU5pQ pic.twitter.com/25P46xq4em
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) June 26, 2015
Wake up, check phone, gay marriage is *finally* legal nationally. :) #SCOTUSMarriage
— Cliff Bleszinski (@therealcliffyb) June 26, 2015
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
For even more reactions to the landmark news, check out these beautiful photos of the celebrations.