Clinton-appointed judge rules against ban already stricken down by state court
New policy unveiled at White House event to strengthen hate crimes protections
In 2-1 decision, panel determines laws in Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee and Kentucky are constitutional
State officials appeal ruling to state Supreme Court
Gay Republican sought to oust pro-LGBT Democratic incumbent
Gay gubernatorial candidate loses to Tea Party incumbent
Fears of inaction may prompt ENDA move in lame duck
Candidate had pumped more than $1 million of own money into campaign
Lesbian candidate litigated against DOMA before First Circuit
Gay Republican's bid for Congress controversial in LGBT community
