Gay Rights

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"I Was a Survivor": Recalling a Mass Shooting 4 Years Ago Today

A Tennessee man who witnessed carnage at a church gathering sheds light on a recurrent national problem.

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| Fri Jul. 27, 2012 1:36 PM PDT
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Chick-fil-A Opponents "Resort to Hate": GOP Congressional Email

A Mississippi House member urges colleagues to join his crusade against pro-gay protests... which appear to be working.

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| Fri Jul. 27, 2012 12:33 PM PDT
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In Defense of Chick-Fil-A

Democratic politicians should stop blocking Chik-fil-A restaurants over the anti-gay views of its president.

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| Thu Jul. 26, 2012 9:19 AM PDT
Jennifer Carroll

Sex Allegations Draw Odd Denial From Florida's Lt. Governor

Jennifer Carroll says of an alleged tryst with a female aide: "Usually black women that look like me don't engage in relationships like that."

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| Tue Jul. 17, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

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The Battle for Marriage Equality Is Officially On in Maryland

Maryland is now officially set to vote on same-sex marriage rights in November.

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| Wed Jul. 11, 2012 6:57 AM PDT
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Maine Having Second Thoughts About Gay Marriage Ban

A new poll suggests voters will legalize same-sex marriage in November.

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| Mon Jun. 18, 2012 6:56 AM PDT
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Why Conservatives' Favorite New Study on Gay Parenting Won't Matter

Right-wingers think a new study is their silver bullet against marriage equality. They shouldn't get too excited.

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| Thu Jun. 14, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
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North Carolina's GOP Wants to Protect You From Discrimination–Except if You're Gay

A plank presented in the Republican party's platform won't recognize sexual orientation as a category.

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| Wed Jun. 13, 2012 3:02 AM PDT
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Film Review: No Look Pass

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| Tue Jun. 12, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
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The Defense of Marriage Act and States' Rights

An important ruling by a federal appeals court sheds light on federalism in our politics.

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| Thu May. 31, 2012 12:51 PM PDT

Explaining Black Voters' Shift on Same-Sex Marriage

What does the shift in black support for same-sex marriage say about the bully pulpit?

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| Fri May. 25, 2012 7:23 AM PDT

Did Obama Just Deliver Marriage Equality in Maryland?

Black voters in Maryland have flipped on marriage equality ahead of the state's referendum.

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| Thu May. 24, 2012 8:55 AM PDT
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Colin Powell Evolves on Same-Sex Marriage

Powell once helped keep gay and lesbian servicemembers in the closet. Now he supports marriage equality.

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| Wed May. 23, 2012 3:15 PM PDT
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The NAACP's Evolution on Same-Sex Marriage

Last weekend's decision to endorse same-sex marriage rights was a long time coming.

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| Mon May. 21, 2012 8:12 AM PDT

WATCH: The Gay Marriage Attack on Biblical Interpretation [Fiore Cartoon]

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| Thu May. 17, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
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House Republicans vs. Gay Troops

Don't Ask, Don't Tell is dead, but thanks to congressional Republicans, the fight over gays in the military is just beginning.

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| Thu May. 17, 2012 12:01 AM PDT
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Virginia GOP Tries To Explain Why Vote Against Gay Judge Wasn't Bigotry

Democrats say it's because he's gay; Republicans say it's complicated.

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| Wed May. 16, 2012 12:06 PM PDT

Black Folks Not Quite Ready to Vote GOP Over Marriage Equality

Early polling shows few signs black voters are ready to abandon the president over same-sex marriage.

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| Tue May. 15, 2012 8:26 AM PDT
Reince Priebus

Reince Priebus: End LGBT Discrimination; GOP: Huh?

Reince Priebus says his party supports a ban on discrimination against LGBT employees. His party hasn't gotten the memo.

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| Mon May. 14, 2012 7:14 AM PDT
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"F*ck Cranbrook!": Eminem on Romney's Elite High School (Video)

Remember the last battle from the movie 8-Mile? He's referring to the school where Mitt Romney played his "pranks."

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| Fri May. 11, 2012 11:27 AM PDT