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PHOTOS: 'Take Back the Night' rally following anti-LGBT attacks in NYC
Friday, May 17, 2013
4:42pm

LGBT New Yorkers held a 'Take Back the Night' rally in response to a string of anti-LGBT attacks that have occurred in the last two weeks. The rally, organized by Queer Rising, brought together a diverse range of LGBT and allied people to advocate for LGBT safety.

02/14/11
"Welcome Home" Brings LGBT Issues to Rural Latino Households/ "Bienvenidos a Casa" Trae Temas LGBT a Hogares Latinos en Comunidades Rurales | 02/14/11

02/14/11
Colorado Senator Introduces Civil Unions Bill | 02/14/11

02/10/11
Amidst Repeal Effort, Survey Finds Support for Marriage Equality in New Hampshire | 02/10/11

02/09/11
Valentine's Day Deportation Threatens Loving Philadelphia Couple | 02/09/11
02/09/11
Religious and Political Support for Marriage Equality in Maryland | 02/09/11
02/02/11
Media Wrap-Up: Barbara Bush for Marriage Equality | 02/02/11

02/02/11
Writing About Valentine's Day? GLAAD's Valentine's Day Resource Kit Is Here to Help! | 02/02/11

01/31/11
UPDATE: Statewide Efforts to Achieve Relationship Recognition | 01/31/11

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IL Lutheran college opens the door to same-sex couple's wedding
01/16/13

When Eric Palmer came to Augustana College four years ago, he wasn't expecting to fall in love. And he certainly wasn't expecting to be a pioneer when he requested to use the chapel to declare his devotion to his fiance.

WA Rep. Pedersen: Gregoire did more for gay rights than any in governor in U.S. history
01/16/13

In her farewell address that called school funding and transportation the top state challenges today, two-term Gov. Chris Gregoire also noted that Washington voted for a same-sex marriage law by the largest margin in the country last November, approving Referendum 74.

Gov. Quinn: Marriage equality the ‘paramount’ civil rights issue of recent years
01/16/13

Gov. Pat Quinn arguably could be one of the state’s top allies pushing for same-sex marriage in Illinois.

Out lesbian sworn in as Oregon House Speaker
01/16/13

Tina Kotek (D-Portland) today became the first out lesbian to lead a state legislative chamber in U.S. history when she was sworn in as speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives.

Minnesota's marriage showdown takes shape at Capitol
01/16/13

Minnesota's divisive fight over same-sex marriage is moving to a Capitol showdown. Supporters of legalization are preparing to roll out House and Senate proposals as early as next month.

Marriage equality supporters take aim at the South
01/16/13

Same-sex couples across the South have taken the fight for marriage equality directly to the people enforcing the laws.

Florida Fifth Grader Teased For “Gay Tendencies” Brings Butcher Knife To School
01/16/13

An elementary-school student accused of bringing a knife to class did it to protect himself from bullies who made fun of him for appearing gay, his family says.

Seattle church that won’t accept gay members moves into gay community
01/16/13

A Seattle church that won’t accept gay people as members has relocated into a new building right next to Seattle’s LGBT district. The Mars Hill Church Downtown Seattle’s new home is blocks from Capitol Hill, which is known locally as the “gayborhood.”

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