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Rhode Island passes a new law on Monday that recognizes same-sex marriages from other states, granting the same rights and benefits as heterosexual marriages.
President Barack Obama says during a video interview that he supports marriage equality.
Former presidential candidate Rick Santorum gave his official endorsement to Mitt Romney in a late night email to his supporters Monday night. He cited their similar beliefs concerning the economy and family values.
North Carolina passes Amendment One, defining marriage as between a man and a woman. The law bans same-sex marriage, as well as additional implications to affect straight couples.
Richard Grenell, who is openly gay, was hired by the Romney presidential campaign two weeks ago, but has just resigned from the team due to pressure from Romney's more conservative supporters.
Two new television ads were released in North Carolina explaining how Amendment One would have negative effects on all unmarried couples, including those threatened by domestic violence.
Christine Quinn may become New York's first female, lesbian mayor, and the first Irish-American in the position in over 30 years.
Brian Sims was elected as Pennsylvania's first openly gay state representative on Tuesday night.
Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich has filmed a video urging voters in North Carolina to vote Yes for Amendment 1, which would write the definition of marriage as being between a man and a woman into the state's constitution.
Mitt Romney hires Richard Grenell, an openly gay man who previously served President Bush, to serve as the candidate's national security spokesperson.
Obama staffers took to Twitter this morning to share an infographic demonstrating the progress the President has made during his time in office in support of the LGBT community.
Paul Singer, a hedge-fund manager and Republican, has donated $1 million to a pro-Romney Super PAC. He is also a same-sex marriage supporter, donating over $8 million to gay rights causes.
President Obama refused to sign an Executive Order that would have ended federal employment discrimination based on sexual orientation. This could put LGBT support for the president at further risk.
The Archbiship in Minneapolis & St. Paul is asserting the rightness of traditional marriage at private Catholic schools, conducting anti-gay prayers in mass, and organizing PACs at local parishes.
Republican representative Steven King said that LGBT employees shouldn't discuss their sexuality at work, and if they choose to, it's an employers discretionary right to hire or fire them.
The Defense of Marriage Act will be debated in Boston today as two cases, both appealed and directed to the federal court, present their arguments.
A National Organization for Marriage memo was recently leaked describing the group's plans to divide minority voting groups to undermine the Democratic party during this year's election.
Lauren Scott, executive director of Equality Nevada, is running for the Nevada state assembly. If she is elected, she would become the country's first transgender legislator.
David Cameron has initiated a consultation by the British government regarding whether or not to legalize gay marriage in the UK. The decision has caused worry on both sides of the debate.
Michael W. Fitzgerald was approved and will become the third openly gay judge in the U.S. District Courts. His nomination was met with opposition from a Republican filibuster, only recently resolved.
The winner of the GOP presidential race is far from definitive as Romney, Santorum, and Gingrich continue to battle state by state, approaching the final Republican National Convention in August.
The Utah House and Senate approved new legislation requiring schools to teach abstinence only education. The bill has yet to be signed by Utah's governor.
As the presidential run for office in November 2012 heats up, one super PAC has formed to advocate for LGBT interests in the White House, with the goal of re-electing Barack Obama.
A high school principal in Tennessee resigned yesterday after an ACLU investigation. The principal, Dorothy Bond, was accused of threatening gay students and pregnant students at a school assembly.
Delegates from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and other Arab and African states walk out during an United Nations Human Rights Council hearing concerning LGBT discrimination on Wednesday.
A lesbian couple fight for custody of their child, conceived artificially by implanting an egg from one mother into the womb of the other. The case is likely to redefine current Florida law.
A lesbian was denied Communion from the priest conducting her mother's funeral when he learned of her sexual orientation. The issue highlights Vatican's institutionalized homophobia, despite apology.
The St. Petersburg parliament passed legislation which will prevent gay parades and any "propaganda" which promotes LGBT lifestyles or equates it morally with heterosexuality.
On March 29th, New Hampshire lawmakers will vote whether or not to repeal a bill allowing same-sex marriage, enacted in 2010. Governor Lynch has promised to veto the repeal, but he may be overridden.
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