Ill. Republican has faced questions about sexual orientation
First ‘annual reminder’ took place in Philadelphia in 1965
Kerry met with country’s president at conference
Designers described IVF babies as ‘synthetic’
Initiative formed after passage of anti-LGBT state laws
Lawmakers cite violence, discrimination in three countries
U.S. participation in economic conference ‘disgraceful’
Organizations object to pro-LGBT governor as grand marshal
State officials no longer enforce 1977 statute
Gay congressman called ‘faggot’ during debate
