Gay Rights & Law

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.

Nov 5, 2009 - 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.

Nov 3, 2009 - Lorah Delaney

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.

Oct 15, 2009 - Sarah Smith

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.

Oct 13, 2009 - Gonzalo Torres

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.

Oct 6, 2009 - Arthur Weinreb

Hate crime legislation gives some protection against homophobic bullying and violence, but a new law would expand protection for sexual orientation and gender identity.

May 10, 2009 - Judith Faucette

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?

May 6, 2009 - Domenick Rafter

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.

May 1, 2009 - Kristin Maun

Idaho Senate State Affairs Committee rejected a proposal to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the classes protected from discrimination.

Feb 23, 2009 - Kristin Maun

The North Dakota Senate passes a bill banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, and other areas.

Feb 22, 2009 - Kristin Maun

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.

Feb 18, 2009 - Rachel Asher

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.

Dec 1, 2008 - Elisabeth Sharber

While the legalization of gay marriage is hardly universal, there are a growing number of countries offering same-sex rights.

Nov 30, 2008 - Leigh Hopkins

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.

Oct 19, 2008 - 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.

Oct 19, 2008 - Kat Long

Is discrimination against gays & lesbians sex discrimination? Robert Wintemute says yes - but poor legal analysis can make the orientation-gender link easy to miss.

Jun 24, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Should heterosexual couples who cannot procreate be banned from marriage? This seems to be the next step of the Church if it is to follow its guidelines and regulations.

May 25, 2008 - José Luis Rodríguez-Olveira

Finding a genetic cause for homosexuality, a "gay gene", could pose serious global human rights questions as it becomes possible to identify a gay child prenatally.

May 8, 2008 - Steve Williams

The Don't Ask, Don't Tell military policy is driving homosexual servicemen and women out in droves only to be replaced by prisoners with criminal records.

Apr 22, 2008 - Alison Walkley

As more homosexual couples are being wed or obtaining civil unions in America, those whose are not working out are finding it difficult to retract their vows.

Apr 22, 2008 - Alison Walkley

The top four Republican presidential hopefuls wouldn't change the controversial "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in their administrations. Will they lose LGBT votes?

Jan 14, 2008 - Kat Long

The top Democratic presidential candidates advocate a repeal of the anti-gay U.S. military policy known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," and gay voters are listening.

Jan 13, 2008 - Kat Long