Phoenix mayor opposes discrimination against LGBT community
This development comes after a recent example of such prejudice, in which a lesbian couple was kicked out of a restaurant.
Gay marriage passes Jersey senate, becomes law in Washington state
New Jersey's Senate passed a bill approving the legalization of gay marriage by a vote of 24-16
Marriage equality moves forward in California
A federal appeals court ruled Feb. 7 that California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
Victory for equal marriage in the Evergreen State
Senators approved by a vote of 28 to 21 a bill to legalize same-sex marriage. Four Republicans joined 24 Democrats in voting yes.
Nation's largest annual LGBT rights gathering to meet in Baltimore
LGBT activists and allies will come together and develop strategies for this crucial election year, and determine how to build support and political power.
Marriage equality activists win victory for all families
At the Dec. 12 meeting of the Orlando City Commission, leaders voted unanimously to pass a Domestic Partner Registry.
Millions wear purple, GOP hopeful bashes gays
Millions are wearing purple Thursday to mark the second annual Spirit Day, when people put on the color purple to show support for LGBT youth.
Spirit Day: Wear purple on Thursday to support LGBT youth
Spirit Day was organized in 2010 as a response to the LGBT youth who had taken their own lives following relentless anti-LGBT bullying. On Oct. 20, individuals, schools and organizations wear purple, which symbolizes spirit on the rainbow flag.
Florida victories hailed as progress for same sex couples
Two Florida municipalities passed ordinances recently that make employee healthcare benefits available to same-sex domestic partners.
Gay rights are civil rights, says NAACP's Julian Bond
NAACP hosts town hall meeting on gay, lesbian and transgender issues and homophobia.
