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Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Wednesday called on the Supreme Court to strike down state bans on gay marriage.
Republican leaders in the Indiana House have tabled an attempt to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in the areas of housing, employment and public accommodations.
Florida Senator and 2016 presidential candidate Marco Rubio defended his opposition to marriage equality during a CNN appearance.
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Sunday announced that she would seek the presidency for a second time.
Republican Indiana Governor Mike Pence on Thursday said he regrets the "misunderstanding" surrounding a so-called religious freedom law.
Elton John and Michael Stipe, lead singer of the rock band REM, are calling for greater protections for transgender inmates following reports that a transgender woman faced mistreatment at a Georgia prison.
President Obama said: "We share your concern about conversion therapy and its devastating effects on the lives of transgender as well as gay, lesbian, bisexual, and queer youth. As part of our dedication to protecting Am
In a stunning turnaround late this afternoon, the Florida Senate blocked efforts to allow Indiana-style discrimination in adoption.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel won a second term on Tuesday after a historic runoff election against challenger Jesus "Chuy" Garcia.
Google, Microsoft, Facebook and Twitter are among the more than 100 tech companies calling on state legislators to adopt LGBT protections.
Former Arkansas Governor and possible presidential candidate Mike Huckabee on Thursday said that the Left had manufactured controversies surrounding so-called religious freedom bills in Arkansas and Indiana.
Indiana lawmakers on Thursday delivered on a promised fix to a bill supporters say protects religious freedom but critics argue targets the LGBT community.
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, an Illinois Republican, has taken a strong stand against Indiana's religious freedom law which critics say absent LGBT protections would allow businesses to discriminate against gays and lesbians.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday refused to sign H.B. 1228, known as the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Hutchison, a Republican, instead has asked state lawmakers to recall or amend the legislation.
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has asked Republican Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson to veto a bill critics say would open the door to discrimination against members of the LGBT community.
In the wake of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signing the state's controversial religious freedom bill, organizers in Boystown are inviting residents of the Hoosier state to celebrate Pride Fest in Chicago.
Singer Miley Cyrus, actor Ashton Kutcher and Broadway star Audra McDonald are among the celebrities criticizing Indiana Governor Mike Pence for signing a bill opponents say discriminates against gays.
Indiana Governor Mike Pence on Thursday signed a bill opponents say will allow business owners to refuse to serve members of the LGBT community based on their religious beliefs.
The Indiana House on Monday overwhelmingly approved a bill opponents say would allow business owners to refuse to serve the LGBT community based on their religious beliefs.
In what is described as a "first of its kind meeting" with LGBT leaders, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner committed his administration to strict enforcement of non-discrimination laws and suggested an openness to new initiativ
Michigan Democrats have introduced a bill that seeks to repeal the state's ban on gay marriage.
The Gay Liberation Network (GLN) is urging Illinoisans to contact their state senators in advance of a planned hearing on the appointment of former state Sen. Rev. James Meeks as the Illinois State Board of Education Cha
The Illinois House Juvenile Justice Committee, on March 17, voted to send HB 217, a bill that prohibits so-called "conversion therapy" for Illinoisans under the age of 18, to a vote in the full House.
Former congressman Barney Frank's initial reaction upon hearing that Republican Representative Aaron Schock had resigned was to ask whether he had been outed.