⚖️ What if your marriage wasn’t legally recognized—just because you were gay? In this powerful episode of HOT AIR, host Joshua Robert dives deep into the landmark Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges—the 2015 decision that legalized same-sex marriage across all 50 states in the U.S.
You’ll discover:
🔥 The true story of Jim Obergefell and his fight for dignity, love, and equality after losing his husband
⚖️ Why Obergefell v. Hodges became the civil rights battle of a generation
📜 How the Supreme Court ruled on marriage equality and what it means for LGBTQ+ Americans today
💥 The backlash, resistance, and ongoing legal challenges threatening this historic ruling
We break down the emotional, legal, and political impact of this pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history—and explain why it still matters in 2025 and beyond.
Whether you lived through this landmark victory or are just learning about it now, this episode is a powerful reminder that equal rights were never handed out—they were fought for—and that fight isn’t over.
🎧 Listen now to learn the story behind marriage equality and why it’s still crucial to defend queer rights today.
Watch the video version on YouTube HERE!
🔥 Subscribe to HOT AIR now—new episodes drop every Tuesday with unfiltered convos, chaotic stories, and all the queer tea you can handle.
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