First Texas GOP elected comes out, Calif. may fight another ballot initiative, gay crack downs in Russia, and more
LGBT, HIV/AIDS programs could face reductions
Media watchdog loses top staff less than a year after high-profile debut
Lieberman, Baldwin reintroduce legislation
Lawmaker, activists concerned about risk of dividing families
Poised to become legislative leader if Democrats flip House in 2012
Future change will enable individuals to find plans for same-sex partner coverage
Dems consider lawsuit to force power-sharing as activists fear onslaught of anti-gay bills
Justices unanimous in opinion
Attorney says client faces ‘certain’ execution