MUMBAI: Through the new landmark judgement, the US has given a new meaning to freedom. On Friday, 26 June, the US Supreme Court delivered a ruling in the favour of same-sex marriage in all 50 states of the country. Although it might take the rest of the world to follow suit, thousands celebrated the ruling, with a great deal of support coming from the music industry.
ALL 50 STATES!!!! So happy. Times are changing my friends. We have such a long way to go and so… https://t.co/lp6wDLfGmQ
— SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) June 26, 2015
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Posted by Willie Nelson on Friday, June 26, 2015
Finally And at Last! The Revolution Of Love has Begun! ?????#livingforlove ?#rebelheartsunite pic.twitter.com/nK9TH96Df8
— Madonna (@Madonna) June 26, 2015
You never gave up no matter how much shame & fear. How much pain. Time to celebrate & heal. I'm in such awe of you. pic.twitter.com/sqVgMI30La
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) June 27, 2015
Really encouraged to be an American today… Love should live beyond labels & intolerance! #LoveWins #EqualityForAll ?
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) June 26, 2015
#LoveWins #MarriageEquality
Posted by Pearl Jam on Friday, June 26, 2015
#JusticeFORALL thank you #scotus
Posted by Ricky Martin on Friday, June 26, 2015
I couldn't be more proud to be an American today… What an incredible day for equality!!!! #LoveWins
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) June 26, 2015
Equality = Freedom. Freedom = Love #LoveWins
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) June 26, 2015
The ruling was also praised by a number of Bollywood musicians, many of who support same sex relationships.
No govt./law should seek to dictate the private lives & sexuality of consenting adults. Not a public matter. #Fuck377 #AllLoveIsEqual
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) June 26, 2015
Proud of the #USGovernment for taking this bold & positive step towards humankind's freedom to love! pic.twitter.com/Hzsz426KXD
— Shafqat Amanat Ali (@ShafqatAmanatA) June 27, 2015
Indian Label Saregama also put out rainbow coloured flag in support of the ruling.
#LoveWins @GulPanag pic.twitter.com/y3z3dnGXl7
— Saregama India (@saregamaindia) June 27, 2015
US President, Barack Obama, considered one of the most powerful individuals, praised the ruling and stated that the ruling would strengthen all communities by offering dignity and equal status.
Today is a big step in our march toward equality. Gay and lesbian couples now have the right to marry, just like anyone else. #LoveWins
— President Obama (@POTUS) June 26, 2015
