Chicago City Alderman James Cappelman and his partner Richard have been together for more than two decades. But after waiting anxiously for … [Read more...] about Gay Chicago Lawmaker Discusses Trip to Washington State to Marry Partner: VIDEO
Same-Sex Couples Will Have Equal Access to Fertility Coverage Under New California Law
This Tuesday, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a bill that would allow unmarried and same-sex couples to access insurance coverage for the … [Read more...] about Same-Sex Couples Will Have Equal Access to Fertility Coverage Under New California Law
Richard Socarides On Justice Scalia’s NY Mag Interview And The Progress of LGBT Rights
As we reported earlier this week, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia sat down with New York Magazine's Jennifer Senior recently for a … [Read more...] about Richard Socarides On Justice Scalia’s NY Mag Interview And The Progress of LGBT Rights
The Stunning Loophole that May Block Some of France’s Same-Sex Couples from Marrying
After a nation-wide campaign that brought thousands of protesters on both sides of the issue out into the streets of Paris earlier this year, the … [Read more...] about The Stunning Loophole that May Block Some of France’s Same-Sex Couples from Marrying
Persian Gulf Countries May Use Medical Exams to ‘Detect’ Gay Visitors
Routine medical examinations conducted on visitors to a group of Middle Eastern nations known as the the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) may be used … [Read more...] about Persian Gulf Countries May Use Medical Exams to ‘Detect’ Gay Visitors
Gay Florida Teen Charged with Felony Over Girlfriend Accepts Plea Deal in Controversial Case
In February, 18-year-old Kaitlyn Hunt was arrested and charged with two felony counts of lewd and lascivious battery for entering into a consenual … [Read more...] about Gay Florida Teen Charged with Felony Over Girlfriend Accepts Plea Deal in Controversial Case
Q&A: ‘Concussion’ Director Stacie Passon Talks Marriage Equality and the Future of Gay Cinema
Stacie Passon's debut feature Concussion made a big impression at this year's Sundance Film Festival and was snapped up by the Weinstein … [Read more...] about Q&A: ‘Concussion’ Director Stacie Passon Talks Marriage Equality and the Future of Gay Cinema
Straight Man Shares Emotional Story of Being ‘Defriended’ Over Gay Brother’s Wedding: VIDEO
David Stevens recently celebrated the wedding of his younger brother and his partner, proudly sharing pictures of the two happy husbands on his … [Read more...] about Straight Man Shares Emotional Story of Being ‘Defriended’ Over Gay Brother’s Wedding: VIDEO
Hate Group Leader Tony Perkins Appointed to Louisiana Law Enforcement Commission
When looking to fill a high-profile job opening--say, membership on the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, for example--you might not opt for … [Read more...] about Hate Group Leader Tony Perkins Appointed to Louisiana Law Enforcement Commission
Pentagon: Some Service Members in Same-Sex Marriages Must Take Long Drive to Equality
The Washington Post this week called the National Guard a "new gay rights battleground," pointing to the decision of four states--Texas, … [Read more...] about Pentagon: Some Service Members in Same-Sex Marriages Must Take Long Drive to Equality