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Maine Voters Defeat Same-Sex Marriage Law
By: Lorah Delaney
Buoyed by the repeal of the same-sex marriage law in Maine, anti-gay groups look to defeat bills in New Hampshire and Washington, D.C. Gay advocates vow to fight on. more...
Civil Partnerships Not Enough for Ireland's Gays
By: Lorah Delaney
Considering the decriminalization of homosexual sex in Ireland only occurred in 1993, it may appear that gay rights in the country are advancing somewhat speedily. more...
Learn About Referendum 71 in Washington State
By: Sarah Smith
The approval or rejection of referendum 71 will determine whether or not every one in Washington state will be granted equal rights in the eyes of the law. more...
Uruguay Gay Adoption Victory for Activists
By: Gonzalo Torres
Same-sex adoption billed by Montevideo assembly means continental first for gay and lesbian activists and families alike. Same-sex marriage on the cards pending election. more...
Gay Marriage Can Truly Be Forever
By: Arthur Weinreb
Larissa Chism and Tara Ranzy, an Indiana couple who married in Canada were denied a divorce on the grounds that their marriage was never recognized as legal. more...
Current Hate Crime Law in the United States
By: Judith Faucette
Hate crime legislation gives some protection against homophobic bullying and violence, but a new law would expand protection for sexual orientation and gender identity. more...
A Tipping Point For Same-Sex Marriage?
By: Domenick Rafter
In the wake of Iowa, Vermont and Maine legalizing same-sex marriage, more states are considering legislation to do the same. Have we reached a tipping point? more...
US House Passes Federal Hate Crime Bill
By: Kristin Maun
The US House passed legislation that will re-define a hate crime to include offenses motivated by prejudice and based on a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity. more...
Idaho Rejects Sexual Orientation Protection
By: Kristin Maun
Idaho Senate State Affairs Committee rejected a proposal to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the classes protected from discrimination. more...
North Dakota Passes Anti-Discrimination Bill
By: Kristin Maun
The North Dakota Senate passes a bill banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, and other areas. more...
Uniting American Families Act in Congress
By: Rachel Asher
The Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), a law that would help same-sex couples in the US, was introduced to the House of Representatives and the Senate on February 12. more...
Harrisburg Protest Against Proposition 8
Recently, two gay rights advocacy groups met in front of the Harrisburg Capital Building to protest; the event has yielded growth in the gay rights community. more...
Top 10 Gay Friendly Places to Live
By: Leigh Hopkins
While the legalization of gay marriage is hardly universal, there are a growing number of countries offering same-sex rights. more...
California's Proposition 8 and Same-Sex Marriage
By: Kat Long
On Election Day, Californians will vote to eliminate same-sex marriage or keep it legal. Here's why Prop 8 is the hot-button issue among LGBT voters this year. more...
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