US gay marriage: Reaction to ruling
By Anthony Zurcher
North America reporter
- Published
On Friday morning many Americans wondered if the US Supreme Court would announce its decision on whether states could prohibit gay couples from obtaining marriage licences.
image copyrightMichael LiWhen 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.
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image copyrightLog Cabin RepublicansFrom celebrities...
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image copyrightGeorge TakeiBusiness leaders...
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image copyrightAmerican AirlinesAnd politicians...
image copyrightHillary ClintonSome of the political reaction wasn't as joyous, however. Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee condemned the ruling.
image copyrightMike HuckabeeOthers took the opportunity to point out that it's been an interesting week for flags in the US.
image copyrightJonah GreenAnd a White House agency offered what it saw as an appropriate photo.
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