'Idol' alum fails to unseat GOP incumbent
Van Teasley praised for work on behalf of LGBT clients
Preliminary injunction allows same-sex couples to wed starting Nov. 11
Democrat last month said same-sex marriage good for Va. economy
Mayors in Italy push for recognition of gay marriages performed in other countries
Dennis and Judy Shepard spoke at LGBT conference in Mexico
Fla. congresswoman described effort as ‘unconscionable’
'This is the political machine at work'
Amid expectations of Republican wave, President reminds voters of success in recent years
Country seen as ‘a bridge’ to the U.S.