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Film Featuring Openly Gay Bishop Gene Robinson Denied 'Family Friendly' Status
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
5:46pm

The Dove Foundation has denied Director the critically-acclaimed documentary LOVE FREE OR DIE, featuring Bishop Gene Robinson, its “Family Approved” seal.

02/08/13
Majority of Americans support ending the ban on openly gay BSA members | 02/08/13

Quinnipiac University released a poll indicating that a majority of Americans believe that the Boy Scouts of America should drop their ban on openly gay members.

02/07/13
See GLAAD's LGBT Media Resources For Valentines Day And Share Your Story | 02/07/13

02/04/13
Jadin Bell, Gay Oregon Teen, Died on Sunday In Hospital | 02/04/13

A Le Grande, Oregon teenager died on Sunday at a Portland hospital after being taken off life support following an apparent suicide attempt.

02/04/13
Presbyterian clergy call for end to ban on gay scouts | 02/04/13

Clergy from the Presbyterian Church (USA) are joining the United Church of Christ and United Methodist Church in calling on the Boy Scouts of America to end their ban on gay scouts and leaders.

02/01/13
AOL Jobs Tackles Workplace Protections for LGBT Employees | 02/01/13

AOL Jobs tackles employment protections for LGBT employees during this weeks' "Lunchtime Live". Watch what as these experts discuss the future of the workforce.

01/30/13
"Gomer Pyle" Actor Jim Nabors Marries Partner of 38 Years | 01/30/13

Jim Nabors, the star of the ‘60s hit TV shows "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.," married his partner of 38 years this month in Seattle, Washington.

01/25/13
NBA Star Joins His Two Moms To Support Colorado's Civil Unions Bill | 01/25/13

NBA star Kenneth Faried has joined One Colorado to speak out in support of civil unions legislation for same-sex couples in the state.

01/23/13
Transgender Child's Essay Calls For A Better World Through Equality | 01/23/13

An essay written by an 11-year-old transgender child named Sadie Croft, following President Obama's historic inauguration speech, calls for transgender equality.

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Whatever the Supreme Court decides, these nine charts show marriage equality is winning
03/27/13

Today, the Supreme Court opens two days of oral arguments on whether the right to marriage extends to same-sex couples. Both cases—one on California’s Prop 8, the other on the federal Defense of Marriage Act—are being closely watched.

Nancy Pelosi: Why I support marriage equality
03/27/13

By overturning DOMA, we will ensure that spousal benefits are provided to the husbands, wives and partners of LGBT service members and veterans...By overturning Prop. 8, California can join the march of states across the country extending the rights and responsibilities of marriage to LGBT Americans.

Pop Culture First to the Altar on Marriage Equality
03/27/13

From Hollywood to Madison Avenue, producers and performers have made the case for gay marriage in the realm of pop culture where the audience sits on the bench.

Supreme Court wary of broad marriage equality ruling
03/27/13

The Supreme Court signaled reluctance on Tuesday to rule broadly on the question of the right to marriage for gays and lesbians as the justices heard arguments on same-sex marriage for the first time.

Gay, Southern, and Loving It
03/27/13

We’ve come a long way, baby.

The Prehistory of Marriage Equality: Watch a 1971 Protest at NYC's Marriage License Bureau
03/27/13

The gay-marriage fight, which this week reaches a major milestone with the Supreme Court hearing arguments about the constitutionality of same-sex marriage prohibitions, may seem like your classic 21st century culture war battle.

Millennials Make Their Case for Marriage Equality Loud and Clear for the Supreme Court
03/27/13

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Proposition 8 today, one of the two current cases the court is considering on marriage equality.

Marriage Equality, Round 2: Supreme Court Weighs DOMA
03/27/13

Since 1996, the federal government has defined marriage as between a man and a woman. That could change if proponents of gay marriage succeed before the Supreme Court.

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