U.S. Supreme Court hears Calif. marriage equality case
Another milestone was crossed March 26 in Californians' years-long quest for marriage equality.
Gay marriage backers put the spotlight on Illinois
"We are a stable family, why shouldn't we have the same respect and the same rights as any other couple, as any other family?"
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.
Lesbian woman seeking marriage license arrested in North Carolina
In attempt to get a marriage license in North Carolina, Mary Jamis, a lesbian, was arrested, along with a friend, in Winston-Salem.
Obama makes historic move on same-sex marriage rights
A federal law that bans recognition of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional says the Obama administration, which has ordered the Justice Department to stop defending it in courts nationwide.
Appeals court hears California marriage equality case
The effort to overturn Prop. 8, California's ballot initiative barring same-sex marriage, reached a new milestone Dec. 6 on its way to the U.S. Supreme Court, as a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments on the measure.
