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
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. 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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