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CPAC highlights GOP division on gay rights, marriage

'A few in our movement just don't like gay people'

March 18, 2013 | 2 Comments

Court grants DOJ speaking time in Prop 8 case

Obama administration filed brief against anti-gay California measure

March 15, 2013 | 6 Comments

GOP senator Portman backs same-sex marriage

Ohio Republican grew to support marriage equality after learning son is gay

March 15, 2013 | 22 Comments

NOM chief responds to ‘second-best option’ remarks

Brown affirms children do best with biological parents; won't say if he shares adoption view

March 14, 2013 | 15 Comments

GOP at a crossroads as conservatives meet

Some optimistic party will evolve, embrace marriage equality

March 13, 2013 | 1 Comment

Does Obama’s Cabinet lack diversity?

Black Caucus criticizes makeup; LGBT advocates still looking to smash glass ceiling

March 12, 2013 | Comments Off

Carney unsure if Obama will lobby Congress on ENDA

No updates on anti-LGBT discrimination executive order

March 11, 2013 | 2 Comments

OutServe-SLDN chief delivers personal LGBT military speech

Robinson says she contemplated suicide as she transitioned

March 10, 2013 | Comments Off

Obama signs LGBT-inclusive domestic violence bill

VAWA has non-discrimination rules, provides grants to LGBT programs

March 7, 2013 | 3 Comments

Obama cements legacy as ‘fierce advocate’

But supporters look for more advances after stand against DOMA, Prop 8

March 7, 2013 | 1 Comment