Politics

Gov. Mike Pence unsure whether religious liberty, LGBT protections can coexist

Nov 6, 2015

State Department to end domestic partner benefits for gay couples

The State Department will begin phasing out domestic partner benefits for unmarried gay couples.

Oct 20, 2015

New Hampshire Republican to introduce bill banning LGBT conversion therapy

A Republican lawmaker has announced plans to introduce a bill that seeks to ban therapies aimed at altering a minor's sexual orientation or gender identity in New Hampshire.

Oct 13, 2015

Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden back transgender rights in HRC speeches

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton and Vice President Joe Biden, who is contemplating his own White House run, over the weekend reaffirmed their support for LGBT rights.

Oct 5, 2015

Mike Huckabee: Obama's gay-inclusive Pope event proves he's 'pretending' to be Christian

Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee this week called President Barack Obama's faith into question after he invited several pro-gay rights Christians to a White House reception to welcome Pope Francis.

Sep 25, 2015

Prince William condemns homophobia

Sep 22, 2015

Obama to nominate gay man to run the Army

Acting Under Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning, the highest ranking gay member of the U.S. military hierarchy, is to be nominated as Secretary of the Army by President Obama. Fanning, 47, has a long, distinguished gover

Sep 18, 2015

Caitlyn Jenner reiterates her support for marriage equality

Caitlyn Jenner on Monday reiterated her support for marriage equality.

Sep 15, 2015

Kim Davis won't say whether she'll abide by order in gay marriage dispute

Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis greeted an enthusiastic crowd of supporters as she walked free Tuesday after serving five days in jail over refusing to comply with a judge's ruling ordering her to issue marriage licenses to all

Sep 9, 2015

Rick Santorum praises Kim Davis, calls her 'heroic'

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum has praised Kim Davis, the elected clerk of Rowan County, Kentucky jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples.

Sep 8, 2015

Kim Davis appeals contempt order

Kentucky clerk Kim Davis has appealed a federal judge's decision that found her in contempt for ignoring his ruling ordering her to issue marriage licenses to all qualified couples.

Sep 8, 2015

Ted Cruz, Ben Carson, Bobby Jindal sign NOM's pledge to repeal gay marriage

Republican presidential candidates Ted Cruz, Ben Carson and Bobby Jindal have joined Rick Santorum in signing a promise to oppose marriage equality as president.

Aug 26, 2015

Jeb Bush told gay friend that his relationship wasn't deserving of marriage

Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush told a gay friend in 2004 that his relationship wasn't deserving of marriage.

Aug 26, 2015

Ted Cruz promotes Christians who oppose gay marriage

Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who is vying for the Republican presidential nomination, on Sunday released a video profiling Christians who oppose LGBT rights and marriage equality.

Aug 24, 2015

Illinois Gov. signs bill protecting LGBT youth from conversion therapy

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner on Thursday signed a bill that prohibits therapies that attempt to alter the sexuality or gender identity of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth (LGBT).

Aug 21, 2015

White House appoints first openly transgender official: Raffi Freedman-Gurspan

The White House announced Tuesday that it has appointed its first openly transgender official.

Aug 19, 2015

Donald Trump: Being gay not a reason to be fired

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday said that he does not believe that being gay should be a reason to be fired.

Aug 18, 2015

Voters in Iowa, Colorado, Virginia support marriage equality

Voters in the key swing states of Colorado, Iowa and Virginia support marriage equality, a poll has found.

Jul 25, 2015

Quigley pushes House to ensure full LGBT equality

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL), Vice-Chair of the Equality Caucus, joined more than 130 colleagues in introducing the Equality Act, comprehensive legislation to ban discrimination against LGBT individuals

Jul 23, 2015

Scott Walker says presidential bid is 'God's plan'; gay marriage ruling 'grave mistake'

Republican Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker said Monday that his bid to win the White House "is God's plan for me."

Jul 14, 2015

Arnold Schwarzenegger criticizes pols for not having 'balls' to lead on gay marriage

Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on Friday criticized politicians for not having "the balls" to lead on issues such as gay marriage.

Jul 6, 2015

Hillary Clinton praises gay marriage ruling; criticizes Republican response

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary R. Clinton on Friday praised the Supreme Court ruling striking down state bans on gay marriage and criticized the responses of her Republican rivals.

Jun 27, 2015

Supreme Court rules for same-sex marriage

In a landmark 5-4 decision on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution guarantees a nationwide right to same-sex marriage.

Jun 26, 2015

U.S. Supreme Court upholds key Obamacare health care subsidies

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday to allow the continuation of federal subsidies through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), widely known as Obamacare, to help people across the U.S. afford health insurance.

Jun 25, 2015