With DOMA dead, activists celebrate
Proponents and supporters of marriage equality express their joy at the United States Supreme Court decision upholding the rights of same-sex couples.
A proponent of gay marriage celebrates the court ruling on Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act, during a gathering in San Francisco, June 26, 2013. The Supreme Court issued a pair of opinions Wednesday expanding gay rights, ruling unconstitutional a law denying federal benefits to married same-sex couples and effectively permitting gay marriage in California.JIM WILSON/The New York Times
Les Gurvitch, left, holds his boyfriend, Peridot Greenman as they celebrate with others the court ruling on Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act, in San Francisco, June 26, 2013.JIM WILSON/The New York Times
A proponent of gay marriage holds up a sign during a rally in West Hollywood, Calif., June 26, 2013. The Supreme Court issued a pair of opinions Wednesday expanding gay rights, ruling unconstitutional a law denying federal benefits to married same-sex couples and effectively permitting gay marriage in California.MONICA ALMEIDA/The New York Times
Proponents of gay marriage gather at a rally in West Hollywood, Calif., June 26, 2013. The Supreme Court issued a pair of opinions Wednesday expanding gay rights, ruling unconstitutional a law denying federal benefits to married same-sex couples and effectively permitting gay marriage in California.MONICA ALMEIDA/The New York Times
Rainbow flags fly on the corner of Castro Street and Market Street in San Francisco, Thursday, June 27, 2013. The Supreme Court issued rulings Wednesday that struck down a provision of a federal law that denies federal benefits to married gay couples and also cleared the way for state laws that recognize marriage equality.Jeff Chiu/The Associated Press
Proponents of gay marriage watch a street gathering to celebrate the court ruling on Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act, from the second floor of a building in San Francisco, June 26, 2013. The Supreme Court issued a pair of opinions Wednesday expanding gay rights, ruling unconstitutional a law denying federal benefits to married same-sex couples and effectively permitting gay marriage in California.JIM WILSON/The New York Times
Partners Lisa Dazols, left, and Jenni Chang hold flags in the streets to celebrate the court ruling on Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act, in San Francisco, June 26, 2013. The Supreme Court issued a pair of opinions Wednesday expanding gay rights, ruling unconstitutional a law denying federal benefits to married same-sex couples and effectively permitting gay marriage in California.JIM WILSON/The New York Times
Proponents of gay marriage gather in the streets to celebrate the court ruling on Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act, in San Francisco, June 26, 2013. The Supreme Court issued a pair of opinions Wednesday expanding gay rights, ruling unconstitutional a law denying federal benefits to married same-sex couples and effectively permitting gay marriage in California.JIM WILSON/The New York Times