The Greater New York Councils of the Boy Scouts of America last week hired Pascal Tessier as the organization's first openly gay Boy Scout leader.
Former GOP hopeful says businesses shouldn't be forced to print 'God Hates Fags'
McConnell, Cruz say justices should adhere to principles of judicial restraint, federalism
Advocates have greeted Muhammadu Buhari's defeat of Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan with cautious optimism
Transgender woman denied procedure by officials despite recommendation from doctors
Jamyra Gallmon allegedly posed as man, targeted David Messerschmitt for robbery
Legislation moves quickly after calls for redrafts of discriminatory measures
Among Senate Republicans, Mark Kirk alone in speaking out against controversial measure
Proposal does not include explicit LGBT non-discrimination protections
Republican governor describes gay lawmaker's letter as 'political grandstanding'