This article details a statement signed by Wyoming attorneys in support of the right to same-sex marriage. The list of attorneys includes former Wyoming Attorney General Pat Crank, Rep. Mary Throne, Rep Matt Greene, Laramie District Attorney Timothy Forwood and several University of Wyoming College of Law professors.
This wedding was performed the first year that same-sex marriage was allowed in Wyoming. The couple had been planning to leave the state to get married that year but changed plans to have a local wedding after the Obergefell decision came down from the Supreme Court.
These photos show attendees and volunteers from Casper's first Masqueerade dance celebrating Trans Awareness Week. The event took place at the M in downtown Casper and had around 150 attendees of all ages.
This magnet depicts a phrase that was relevant at this time as Casper and the Natrona County School Board were embroiled in a debate about banning books related to LGTBQ+ themes in local schools.
From left to right, Mallory Pollock (groomsma'am), Ryan McConnaughey (groom), Austin Rekow (groom), Amber Pollock (officiant). The wedding took place at the West Fork Lodge on Casper Mountain.