This summer it seemed like every week there was someone new standing up and speaking out for marriage equality. From President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Collin Powell, to rappers 50 Cent and Jay-Z, we’ve put together the top 11 quotes of support.

80 findings of fact in 2010 federal District Court decision in the Perry case speak to the nature of marriage and discrimination of gay and lesbian Americans. Here is one of them.

Founding AFER board member Dustin Lance Black earlier this month was honored at HRC’s gala dinner in Seattle, Wash. But the night was not just about glitz and glamor.

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court released a list of cases it will hear this Term and AFER’s challenge to Prop. 8 is not on this week's list. AFER will be watching each week’s announcements closely and will keep you updated with the latest information.

In this week's episode of Marriage News Watch: Big news coming from the United State Supreme Court on the Prop. 8 case. Plus major advances in some of the other challenges to state and federal bans on the freedom to marry.

Today marks one year since “8” had its premiere on Broadway. In that time, Dustin Lance Black’s 90-minute play using the court testimony of the Prop. 8 trial has accomplished so much.

In this week's episode of Marriage News Watch: A major development in the Prop. 8 case could be just one week away. And take a look ahead to the states that could be major marriage battlegrounds in 2013.

Ray Rodriguez of Colorado recently retired after 21 years of service to his country in the United States Marine Corps. Yet despite his bravery and willingness to die for his country, he was not afforded the same rights enjoyed by the men and women he stood beside.

You can help AFER win part of a $5 million grant to achieve marriage equality. All you have to do is vote in the 2012 Chase Giving Program. Everyone gets at least two votes and voting ends Wednesday, September 19.

AFER is working with our attorneys and California State officials to get you the most up-to-date information about what could happen at the U.S. Supreme Court and when. Here’s a rundown.