US gay marriage: Reaction to ruling
Following the US Supreme Court's decision of legalising gay marriages nationwide the reactions in social media has been pouring in from all over the world.
At a Dallas comic book store. #SCOTUS pic.twitter.com/jAdx9DRWc6
— Michael Li (@mcpli) June 26, 2015
When news of the court's landmark decision affirming gay marriage rights in all 50 states broke, celebrations quickly erupted outside the court building - and on Twitter.
GLAAD's @sarahkateellis on today's historic ruling. #SCOTUS #LoveWins pic.twitter.com/Zx0U13lLLk
— GLAAD (@glaad) June 26, 2015
Thank you Justice Kennedy! Reagan appointee & the most pro-gay SCOTUS Justice in the history of the United States. pic.twitter.com/8iZT8gLv6e
— LogCabinRepublicans (@LogCabinGOP) June 26, 2015
From celebrities...
BREAKING: #SCOTUS has just announced that love is equal across the nation!!! #MarriageEquality #LoveAlwaysWins #Loveislove
— Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) June 26, 2015
When I checked Twitter this morning #LoveWins pic.twitter.com/RYsPJKx1F2
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) June 26, 2015
Business leaders...
Today marks a victory for equality, perseverance and love.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) June 26, 2015
We’re on board. Diversity strengthens us all & today we celebrate #MarriageEquality & the landmark #SCOTUS decision. pic.twitter.com/gqej2xMzIU
— American Airlines (@AmericanAir) June 26, 2015
And politicians...
Proud. pic.twitter.com/9J44PCYeuQ
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 26, 2015
Some of the political reaction wasn't as joyous, however. Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee condemned the ruling.
This flawed, failed decision is an out-of-control act of unconstitutional judicial tyranny --> http://t.co/WMborH3TxB #SCOTUS
— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) June 26, 2015
Others took the opportunity to point out that it's been an interesting week for flags in the US.
what a week pic.twitter.com/V3pLCz0H8g
— Jonah Green (@jonah_green) June 26, 2015
And a White House agency offered what it saw as an appropriate photo.
The view from our office after last Thursday's rainstorm proved to be a great omen for today's decision. #LoveWins pic.twitter.com/Qkbus3JxOq
— The White House OSTP (@whitehouseostp) June 26, 2015
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