WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the LGBTQ+ community and our allies celebrate the 10th anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark Supreme Court ruling that established marriage equality as a right guaranteed by the United States Constitution. To mark today’s monumental anniversary, HRC released an updated version of its iconic red logo, which countless supporters, from celebrities to major brands and elected officials, added to their social media profiles to spread awareness ahead of the 2015 Supreme Court decision. 

Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson issued the following statement: 

“Ten years ago, the Supreme Court’s landmark Obergefell decision affirmed what we’ve always known to be true: that love is love and that everyone deserves equal protection under law. Today, we celebrate the dignity and joy that comes with marriage equality – a hard-fought, powerful step forward for LGBTQ+ rights. But our work didn’t end with ‘I do.’ Today, we’re living in a moment when our rights are being rolled back, when violent rhetoric and hateful anti-transgender legislation is on the rise, and the same Court that backed marriage equality just allowed politicians to interfere with healthcare for transgender youth. 

We must remember the fight for equality is never over and there is nothing we can’t overcome together. Like we’ve always done, now is the time our community must make its voice heard, call our legislators, take to the streets, and share our stories. Because our love is not only our joy, it’s an act of defiance. We’re not going anywhere.” 

According to new data from the Williams Institute, 823,000 same-sex couples are now legally married—more than twice the number in 2015. These couples are raising 299,000 children under 18. Additionally, southern states saw the largest increase, from 38% to 59% of cohabiting couples married between 2014–2023. The positive economic impact of marriage equality is clear: married same-sex couples earn 18% more than unmarried couples while 72% own their homes (vs. 49% of unmarried same-sex couples). 

Obergefell undoubtedly changed lives—but the fight isn’t over. This anniversary is a celebration of love, family, and resilience, but it’s also a reminder that LGBTQ+ rights must be protected and strengthened in every state so that every LGBTQ+ person can live, work, and learn with dignity and joy. 

Read more about the journey to marriage equality and HRC’s work in changing hearts and minds in order to achieve the historic milestone. 

 The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people, with 3.6 million members and supporters. The HRC Foundation (a 501(c)(3)) works to ensure LGBTQ+ people are safe, seen and supported where it matters most: at school, at work and in every community across the country. From the courtroom to the classroom, from Congress to corporate America, HRC and the HRC Foundation build power through partnerships, storytelling, and action—working to create a future rooted in equity, freedom and belonging for all LGBTQ+ people.