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LGBT Community In India Protests Country’s Anti-Gay Law

Steve Pep February 23, 2014

A historic decision in 2009 legalized gay sex in India for a few short years. Last year's stunning ruling by the Supreme Court of India once … [Read more...] about LGBT Community In India Protests Country’s Anti-Gay Law

Andy Towle February 18, 2014

As expected, Indiana's Senate yesterday passed HJR3, the constitional ban on same-sex marriage by a final 32-17 vote. But because it also failed … [Read more...] about Indiana Senate Approves Constitutional Ban on Gay Marriage, But Delays Referendum Till at Least 2016

Kyler Geoffroy February 16, 2014

With a ruling in the lawsuit challenging Texas’ ban on same-sex marriage “forthcoming at some time,” Senator Ted Cruz is making sure voters in the … [Read more...] about Ted Cruz (R-TX) Introduces Anti-gay Bill ‘Defending’ States’ Right to Regulate Marriage

Ari Ezra Waldman February 14, 2014

Is this even a matter for a federal court? Of course it is. State laws can violate the federal constitution. But back in 1971, it wasn't. The U.S. … [Read more...] about Virginia’s Gay Marriage Ban Struck Down: Analysis of the Ruling

Andy Towle February 14, 2014

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon told reporters this week that he favors repeal of the state's ban on same-sex marriage, the AP reports: “I hope the … [Read more...] about Missouri Governor Jay Nixon, GOP Chair Ed Martin at Odds Over Gay Marriage

Andy Towle February 13, 2014

A federal judge has struck down Virginia's ban on same-sex marriage: The ruling was announced late Thursday evening. The order released around 10 … [Read more...] about Federal Judge Strikes Down Virginia’s Ban on Gay Marriage

Andy Towle February 12, 2014

Louisiana is the latest state that will see a lawsuit challenging its ban on same-sex marriage, the AP reports: The Forum for Equality Louisiana and … [Read more...] about Group to File Suit Challenging Louisiana’s Ban on Gay Marriage

Andy Towle February 10, 2014

(twitter ben winslow) A group of protesters barricaded Utah Governor Herbert's office this morning demanding SB100 be heard, and arrests have … [Read more...] about Protesters Demanding Hearing of LGBT Non-Discrimination Bill Arrested at Utah Governor’s Office

Andy Towle February 6, 2014

Like father like daughter: Teresa Giudice's daughter Gia tweets anti-gay slur. Astronomers spot massive new crater on Mars. Selena Gomez was in … [Read more...] about News: Mars, Toothpaste, Victoria Jackson, Sperm Whale