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Democratic win preserves marriage rights in Iowa

Mathis claims victory in State Senate special election

November 8, 2011 | 5 Comments

Perry ‘would be comfortable’ reinstating ‘Don’t Ask’

GOP hopeful says Obama repealed ban to please political base

November 8, 2011 | 4 Comments

Dem leading in Iowa Senate special election: poll

Mathis has 52-46 lead over Golding

November 7, 2011 | 2 Comments

Second lady urges acceptance of LGBT youth

Jill Biden touts Obama administration's work against bullying

November 4, 2011 | 3 Comments

House Dems join fight against DOMA in court

133 lawmakers sign legal brief against anti-gay law

November 4, 2011 | 1 Comment

National AIDS Policy Director steps down

Resignation comes just weeks after Domestic Policy advisor Barnes’ departure

November 3, 2011 | Comments Off

Senate committee holds over DOMA repeal vote

Leahy says measure will be voted on next week

November 3, 2011 | 3 Comments

Senate panel advances gay judicial nominee

Fitzgerald could become fourth out person to sit on federal bench

November 3, 2011 | 4 Comments

DOMA repeal unlikely to find a single GOP vote in committee

'Poison pill' amendments could emerge during panel markup

November 2, 2011 | 7 Comments

Election could jeopardize Iowa marriage rights

Democrats hoping to hang onto one-seat majority in Senate

November 2, 2011 | Comments Off