Yesterday we reported that same-sex couples in Missouri and South Dakota had asked federal judges to allow marriages to begin immediately in those … [Read more...] about Gay Texas Couples Ask 5th Circuit To Allow Same-Sex Marriages Immediately
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Dallas To Recognize Same-Sex Marriages
After three hours of debate, a Dallas pension board voted Tuesday to recognize the same-sex marriages of city employees — contingent on approval from … [Read more...] about Dallas To Recognize Same-Sex Marriages
David Axelrod On Obama’s 2008 Opposition to Gay Marriage: ‘Part Of What You Have To Do In Politics’ – VIDEO
Yesterday, we reported on David Axelrod's new book and the claim he makes that President Obama supported same-sex marriage long before he publicly … [Read more...] about David Axelrod On Obama’s 2008 Opposition to Gay Marriage: ‘Part Of What You Have To Do In Politics’ – VIDEO
3 Years After Mayor Refused To Sign Marriage Pledge, Dallas Drags Feet On Equal Benefits For Gay Employees
Back in 2012, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings declined to join a coalition of mayors who support same-sex marriage. And in 2013, Rawlings refused … [Read more...] about 3 Years After Mayor Refused To Sign Marriage Pledge, Dallas Drags Feet On Equal Benefits For Gay Employees
Eureka Springs Passes LGBT Protections, Tells Arkansas Legislature To ‘Bring It On’
Hours after the Arkansas Senate voted to prohibit cities from passing LGBT protections, the City Council in Eureka Springs — known as "the gay … [Read more...] about Eureka Springs Passes LGBT Protections, Tells Arkansas Legislature To ‘Bring It On’
Rachel Maddow Examines The Gay Marriage Chaos In Alabama: VIDEO
On her show last night Rachel Maddow dug into the marriage melee that ensued yesterday in Alabama following a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court not … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow Examines The Gay Marriage Chaos In Alabama: VIDEO
One Year After Coming Out, Michael Sam Is ‘Not On A Team Because He’s Gay’
It was one year ago today that NFL prospect Michael Sam came out as gay. The St. Louis Rams later drafted Sam in the seventh round, and he … [Read more...] about One Year After Coming Out, Michael Sam Is ‘Not On A Team Because He’s Gay’
John Kerry to Appoint U.S. Envoy to Protect and Advance LGBT Rights Internationally
The State Department has announced Secretary of State John Kerry will soon appoint a special diplomatic envoy to promote LGBT rights abroad, The … [Read more...] about John Kerry to Appoint U.S. Envoy to Protect and Advance LGBT Rights Internationally
Alabama Probate Judges Who Turn Away Gay Couples Could Face Jail Time
Alabama probate judges who refuse to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples beginning Monday — but continue to provide them to opposite-sex … [Read more...] about Alabama Probate Judges Who Turn Away Gay Couples Could Face Jail Time
Sam Smith Pledges to ‘Never Go to Russia’ Because of Country’s Anti-LGBT Laws
British crooner Sam Smith has revealed he will never play in Russia because of the country's anti-LGBT laws, MTV UK reports: He told Rolling … [Read more...] about Sam Smith Pledges to ‘Never Go to Russia’ Because of Country’s Anti-LGBT Laws