“The repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ was a monumental achievement for our military and for our country; however, it did not finish the entire job of ensuring that our gay and lesbian service members and their families are treated equally under the law,” the New Hampshire senator says.
What has existed in every country throughout time, but is still considered abnormal? A short video from the UN human rights office has a big message.
The law, allowing same-sex couples to marry, takes effect Aug. 1. Minnesota is the 12th state, plus DC, to recognize marriage equality, following on the heels of passage in Rhode Island and Delaware.
Photographers capture the passion from both sides of the debate in Minnesota. At the end of the day, the state became the 12th in the nation to gain marriage equality.
“Does anyone but a drag queen still wear a hat?”
The decision of the National Council of Justice could be appealed to the Supreme Court. Same-sex couples in some parts of the country already can marry, but this decision would apply nationwide.
Pride, not prejudice.
“I might end up with a woman, raising my children…that’s how androgynous I am.” The Star Trek Into Darkness actress (literally) bares all on the cover of Allure.
The crowd gathered in the Minnesota Statehouse Rotunda on Monday erupted in cheers when the Senate passed marriage equality, Minnesota Public Radio reports. Earlier, they also cheered for the chambers only out gay member.
The Supreme Court of Belize held hearings this week on a challenge to the country’s colonial-era sodomy law. This is at least the third former British colony where courts have taken up challenges to sodomy codes this year.
The vote was 37-30. Gov. Mark Dayton will sign the bill, which will go into effect Aug. 1, making Minnesota the 12th state, plus DC, with marriage equality.
“Delaware has fallen…to the gays.” Comic Susie Sampson of the Tea Party Report digs for answers.
The victim had been raped with beer bottles and his head bashed in with a rock in what authorities believe to be a hate crime.
You can call it the “Freedom to Marry Bridge” this week.
The outdoor concert will be a celebration after the recent legalization of same-sex marriage in France. Mika is the first big name to sign on for the event.
Kristin Wiig, we are in lesbians with you.
Steve Warren had a few words for the Supreme Court at the GLAAD Media Awards in San Francisco this weekend. The crowd gave a standing ovation.
The sons of Kris Perry and Sandy Stier, one of the couples challenging California’s Prop 8 this year, have written a letter to both their moms for this special day.
“We are living [with] and loving gay family members way more than we admit it in the African American community,” says the director.
The situation for LGBT people in the southern African country has rapidly deteriorated in the past month. “At this point, we need all the help that we can get from the international community,” an activist says.
Because Bravo’s Tabatha Takes Over wasn’t enough Coffey realness for you.
Ink the rainbow.
Travis Nuckolls and Chris Baker asked a group of straight people the question that gays have been answering forever. When did you choose your sexuality? This is perfect.
Remember, you only get one chance to make a good first impression.
Quotes on being a super mom from our favorite “celesbians.” Spoiler Alert: Super adorable families ahead.
When Politifact said the assertion that you can get fired for being LGBT was only “half true,” Rachel Maddow lost it. And here’s why we all should too.
From Washington state to Washington, DC, and from the Rhode Island statehouse to the Supreme Court of the United States, the country is very different from just last May.
The Senate will vote and is expected to pass the bill Monday, and Gov. Mark Dayton has said he will sign it. Minnesota would be the 12th state, plus DC, with marriage equality.
Sen. Chuck Schumer says while he strongly supports protections for same-sex couples, his “Republican colleagues feel very strongly that if this is in the bill they would not be able to support it.”
