With out lesbian Houston Mayor Annise Parker term-limited, candidates to replace her are vigorously seeking the backing of the city's main LGBT … [Read more...] about Houston Mayoral Candidate With History Of Anti-Gay Votes Tries To Buy LGBT Group’s Endorsement
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Obama Ignores African Leaders’ Calls to Keep Quiet on Gay Rights
In an interview with the BBC ahead of his planned trip to Kenya and Ethiopia on Thursday, President Obama acknowledged that his vocal support for LGBT … [Read more...] about Obama Ignores African Leaders’ Calls to Keep Quiet on Gay Rights
Want to Know More About the LGBT Equality Act And Whether It’ll Pass? Rachel Maddow Has You Covered – VIDEO
Yesterday, Congress introduced the Equality Act, a historic bill that would extend non-discrimination protections to all LGBT Americans (in 31 states … [Read more...] about Want to Know More About the LGBT Equality Act And Whether It’ll Pass? Rachel Maddow Has You Covered – VIDEO
Nude Protest of Obama’s ‘Aggressive Support for Homosexuality’ Cancelled in Kenya
A planned rally against homosexuality that was to coincide with President Obama's trip to Kenya and include 5,000 naked men and women has been … [Read more...] about Nude Protest of Obama’s ‘Aggressive Support for Homosexuality’ Cancelled in Kenya
Congress Introduces ‘Equality Act’ to Extend Comprehensive LGBT Non-Discrimination Protections: WATCH
Members of Congress gathered today in the Senate's LBJ room to announce the introduction of a historic bill that would extend non-discrimination … [Read more...] about Congress Introduces ‘Equality Act’ to Extend Comprehensive LGBT Non-Discrimination Protections: WATCH
Ted Cruz Vows to ‘Rein In’ Pro-Equality ‘Judicial Tyranny’ at Senate Hearing on SCOTUS ‘Activism’ – VIDEO
Saying he convened the “With Prejudice: Supreme Court Activism and Possible Solutions" Senate hearing Wednesday with "deep disappointment," Sen. Ted … [Read more...] about Ted Cruz Vows to ‘Rein In’ Pro-Equality ‘Judicial Tyranny’ at Senate Hearing on SCOTUS ‘Activism’ – VIDEO
Rick Santorum ‘Absolutely’ Regrets Infamous ‘Man on Dog’ Homosexuality Remark But Still Thinks He Was Right: VIDEO
Rachel Maddow sat down with GOP presidential longshot Rick Santorum on Wednesday to discuss his (not so good) 2016 chances and his favorite social … [Read more...] about Rick Santorum ‘Absolutely’ Regrets Infamous ‘Man on Dog’ Homosexuality Remark But Still Thinks He Was Right: VIDEO
Texas Lawmaker To Host Anti-Gay Hatefest At Church Where He Serves As Pastor
Anti-LGBT activists in Texas are showing no signs of giving up in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in favor of same-sex marriage. Last … [Read more...] about Texas Lawmaker To Host Anti-Gay Hatefest At Church Where He Serves As Pastor
Taiwan Moves Toward Gay Marriage, But New Law Would Give Same-Sex Couples 2nd-Class Status
Taiwan is likely to become the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage. However, the Taiwanese government first plans to consider a … [Read more...] about Taiwan Moves Toward Gay Marriage, But New Law Would Give Same-Sex Couples 2nd-Class Status
European Court of Human Rights Rules Same-Sex Partnerships Are A Human Right
Europe's top human rights court on Tuesday ruled that existing human rights laws require governments to legally recognize same-sex … [Read more...] about European Court of Human Rights Rules Same-Sex Partnerships Are A Human Right