How #LoveWins Broke the Internet
In hours, U.S. Supreme Court’s #MarriageEquality decision had more than 10 million tweets.
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#LoveWins, #loveislove trended all freaking day.
You're not gay, you're not straight, you're a person #LoveWins pic.twitter.com/qoqB3vRMDZ
— Shawn Mendes (@TheMendesMoon) June 26, 2015
It was all about the gays.
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Our president immediately sent his congratulations.
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
The White House glowed in pride’s signature colors.
White House lit in rainbow colors after today's historic Supreme Court ruling #SCOTUSMarriage pic.twitter.com/OSG8lHQ7AF
— NBC Nightly News (@NBCNightlyNews) June 27, 2015
Read: When Harriet Met Alley. #lovewins
Politicians joined the celebration.
Today, love prevailed. A historic ruling from #SCOTUS in favor of justice and equality. #ObergefellvHodges
— Joaquin Castro (@JoaquinCastrotx) June 26, 2015
Great day! Every state, including my home state of Texas, will have marriage equality. #LoveWins
— Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) June 26, 2015
Well, not everyone did the happy dance.
I believe that marriage, as the key to strong family life, is the most important institution in our society…
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) June 26, 2015
…and should be between one man and one woman.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) June 26, 2015
This decision short-circuits the political process that has been underway on the state level for years.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) June 26, 2015
We must not submit our constitutional freedoms, and the promise of our nation, to judicial tyranny http://t.co/ZInyN6JfLR #SCOTUS
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) June 26, 2015
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Celebs were just like us.
#MarriageEquaility! Such an amazing day. Santana would be proud
— Naya Rivera Dorsey (@NayaRivera) June 26, 2015
? Happy tears on the eve of my own wedding anniversary that all my friends know their love is respected & protected by the law of the land
— America Ferrera (@AmericaFerrera) June 26, 2015
Even once closeted superstars…
BREAKING: #SCOTUS has just announced that love is equal across the nation!!! #MarriageEquality #LoveAlwaysWins #Loveislove
— Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) June 26, 2015
Woke up today in an America that actually for the 1st time in a long time leaves me with a sense of pride Supreme Court and Obama's speech
— Michelle Rodriguez (@MRodOfficial) June 26, 2015
I couldn't be happier. Equality in USA #LGBT . About time. I hope we can say the same in the rest of the world soon.
— Patricia Velasquez (@wayuuprincess) June 26, 2015
And fierce transgender models.
LOVE wins http://t.co/q8a5gyrLPr
— Geena Rocero (@GeenaRocero) June 26, 2015
Equality for all not just for some!Congratulations to all my brothers and sisters. Marriage is now for all.
— Gisele Xtravaganza (@GiseleAlicea) June 26, 2015
Brands got super excited.
THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL #LoveWins pic.twitter.com/cSXOP7DrvN
— Jasmine (@sacredzjm) June 26, 2015
Homo Estas? Very well, thank you. #LoveWins pic.twitter.com/5tXeGHxR8l
— Chipotle (@ChipotleTweets) 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
How #MarriageEquality became a reality in the United States! #LoveWinshttps://t.co/CV5jYBttnA
— Ben & Jerry's (@benandjerrys) June 26, 2015
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South Americans were thrilled the U.S. followed their lead.
Keep calm, it's just LOVE pic.twitter.com/b0lJRH4f9G
— Arnaud Cazet (@ArnaudCazet) March 31, 2013
Trailblazing Argentina legalized gay marriage in 2010.
@IGLTA Business company #ARGENTINA devoted to joining in matrimony same-sex foreing couples pic.twitter.com/03kQgV89nA
— Easy Wedding ARG (@EasyWeddingArge) July 30, 2014
They didn’t care we were late.
Way to go US Supreme Court….finally….welcome to the 21st Century! Marriage is a civil contract that deserves equality!! #LoveWins 🙂 🙂
— Adriana Castro (@adricastro) June 26, 2015
They were just excited we came around.
Bienvenido Estados Unidos al club de paises civilizados!! #LoveWins
— Juampi Silingardi (@JuampiVlogs) June 26, 2015
Uruguay said YES! in 2013.
#Uruguay Senate approves same-sex marriage http://t.co/h9Px8GkTng
— electionista (@electionista) April 3, 2013
Brazil walked down the aisle the same year.
160 same-sex couples were officiated during a ceremony in Brazil's Rio. http://t.co/ByY7xx2be1 by @star_observer pic.twitter.com/0ExSwWpj58
— Brazil Character Lab (@scharlab) November 29, 2014
Mexico decided that #LoveWins earlier this month.
Mexico's Supreme Court rules same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional! http://t.co/ixAsyXvEdT #NOH8Worldwide pic.twitter.com/aRTtWGM7Gm
— NOH8 Campaign (@NOH8Campaign) June 17, 2015
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Love is love, no matter what. #LoveWins
RT “@KatamiZarrillo: @Tiernanbrady @YesEquality2015 thank you for moving the world forward! #LoveWins pic.twitter.com/w8pqUyETj2”
— Doc Hamrick (@mch7576) June 11, 2015
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