On early Wednesday morning, the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, simply put, this landmark ruling demands same-sex marriages in certain states SHALL be recognized, and federal benefits will be provided to the 1,000 plus denied, mainly tax-free health benefits for employees’ domestic partners. According to the Human Rights Coalition, a group that advocates for gay rights, around 60% plus of Fortune 500 companies already offer domestic partner health benefits.
Let the celebrations begin.