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Arkansas’ Appeal of Pro-Gay Marriage Ruling In Jeopardy Over An Unpaid $505 Legal Fee

Sean Mandell January 27, 2015

The state of Arkansas found itself in the hot-seat on Monday with the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals over its failure to pay a $505 docket fee required … [Read more...] about Arkansas’ Appeal of Pro-Gay Marriage Ruling In Jeopardy Over An Unpaid $505 Legal Fee

Sean Mandell January 27, 2015

While we wait for the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the four cases challenging same-sex marriage bans in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee, the 8th … [Read more...] about 8th Circuit Court of Appeals Expedites Missouri Same-Sex Marriage Case, Won’t Lift Stay of Federal Judge’s Ruling

Sean Mandell January 27, 2015

Whether you're in Harlem, Hollywood or Jackson, Mississippi this performance of Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk" is sure to … [Read more...] about Hunky Theatre Arts Teacher Inspires Entire High School To Show Off Their ‘Uptown Funk’: VIDEO

Sean Mandell January 27, 2015

Sean Mandell January 27, 2015

As we reported yesterday, an Idaho House Committee had finally agreed to hear testimony on a proposed non-discrimination bill that would add … [Read more...] about LGBT Rights Activists and ‘Supporters of Religious Freedom’ Face Off in Idaho Hearing on Non-Discrimination Bill: VIDEO

Andy Towle January 27, 2015

Jon Stewart took a look at Rep. Steve King's Iowa wingnut summit which took place over the weekend. The summit attracted such conservative names … [Read more...] about Jon Stewart Tosses the Sarah Palin Word Salad at the Iowa Wingnut Summit: VIDEO

Sean Mandell January 27, 2015

Comedian Louis C.K. has finally figured out why babies cry on airplanes: "they're like really upset" that gay people can marry nowadays. … [Read more...] about Louis C.K.: Babies Cry On Airplanes Because They’re Upset Gay People Can Marry – VIDEO

Ari Ezra Waldman January 26, 2015

BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN This article is one in a multipart series leading up to a future Supreme Court decision on marriage equality. The Court has … [Read more...] about Marriage at the Supreme Court 2.0: Framing the Debate

Jake Folsom January 26, 2015

On Saturday, Pope Francis met with a Diego Neria Lejárraga, a Spanish transgender man. Neria sought the meeting because his congregation discriminated … [Read more...] about Pope Francis Holds Private Audience With Trans Man

Jake Folsom January 26, 2015

Buzzfeed reports an Egyptian appeals court has dismissed the case against the 26 Egyptian men, charged with debauchery in December's bathhouse … [Read more...] about Egyptian Appeals Court Dismisses Case Against Men in Gay Bathhouse Raid