
No vote yet on Illinois marriage equality
According to Rep. Greg Harris, its chief sponsor in the House, "there is simply not enough time or votes."

Rally in Tenn. demands LGBT rights
All across the state, similar rallies took place to petition President Obama to sign an executive order barring discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Troubled children adopted by homo/heterosexual parents flourish equally well
Anyone concerned about the anti-gay agenda of the radical Right in the U.S. will findwebsites dedicated to the proposition that gay couples should not be allowed to adopt children.

Coming out for equality in Memphis
"This very ground was built on the struggle for equality and equal rights."

NFL players make strong defense of LGBT equality
Many athletes have publicly stated their support for having LGBT players as their teammates, and some have supported marriage equality efforts.

LGBT hunger striker: I want the same rights as you
Sometimes, it's a good thing to go hungry. Throughout the state, Michigan's "anti-equality environment" is being protested with a 100-day hunger strike.
Lawsuit challenges DOMA over same-sex rights
The suit, for which class-action status is sought, concerns a Santa Ana lesbian couple and was officially filed July 12 in the U.S. District Court.

Gay pride parades celebrate "landmark year"
Under sunny skies and seas of rainbow flags, millions of Americans participated in gay pride parades across the country June 24, celebrating what many are calling a "landmark year" in advances for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality.
Carrie Underwood responds to backlash for gay marriage support
After Carrie Underwood's interview with British newspaper The Independent, in which she was quoted as saying she believes everyone should have the right to love, a backlash has developed online by those who oppose marriage equality.

California takes another step toward marriage equality
California took one more step on the road toward marriage equality this week.

