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LOVE: The Heroic Stories of Marriage Equality.

More than a Landmark Tribute to the Brave Who Won Marriage Equality–A Roadmap for the Future.

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Timed to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s historic Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, LOVE: The Heroic Stories of Marriage Equality—a serialized podcast and book  (Rizzoli, 368 pages)—honors the courageous couples, activists, and allies who fought tirelessly for the freedom to marry.

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Documented over two decades by acclaimed photographer and director Frankie Frankeny and veteran journalist John Casey, with forewords by civil rights icons Jim Obergefell and Evan Wolfson, the book is a compelling volume featuring more than 100 inspiring stories of those who helped make marriage equality a reality. The podcast delves deeper into a selection of these vital and largely untold narratives.

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From the invisibility of gay couples before the 1970s to the activism of the 1980s and 1990s, from the groundbreaking 2015 Supreme Court victory to the ongoing fight for equality today, LOVE captures the triumphs and challenges that shaped the movement. These powerful personal accounts—paired with striking archival imagery—serve as both a tribute and a roadmap for future generations, revealing not just why but how these courageous individuals defied presidents, politicians, preachers, and public opinion to secure a civil right once thought unimaginable.

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Among the featured profiles are couples at the heart of pivotal court cases, including Jim Obergefell & John Arthur and Edie Windsor & Thea Spyer, as well as well-known advocates whose visibility helped galvanize support for marriage equality, such as George & Brad Takei and PA. State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta and Dr. Matthew Jordan-Miller Kenyatta,  Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi.

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At a time when marriage rights face renewed challenges, LOVE stands as a powerful reminder: the fight for equality is ongoing. These stories reaffirm the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community and the transformative impact of love and perseverance- not just in securing rights, but in enriching lives with dignity.

 

About the Authors

• Frankie Frankeny is the founder of GoodDoxie Studios, a celebrated photographer, director, and producer who has documented the marriage equality movement since 2004.

• John Casey is a senior editor and writer at The Advocate.

• Jim Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in Obergefell v. Hodges, is a prominent civil rights activist.

• Evan Wolfson, author of Why Marriage Matters and recipient of the Presidential Citizens Medal, played a pivotal role in securing marriage equality.

Contributions from Marc Solomon, Jennifer Finney Boylan, and other key figures further enrich this essential chronicle of progress.

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Advance Review Materials:

• Book Promo Video

• E-Galley/PDF (For reference only – no images may be used for press purposes.)

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For media inquiries and interviews please contact:

Sid Eastman at GoodDoxie Studios, Sid@GoodDoxie.com