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Democrats and Republicans Alike Wary of Virginia's Radical Lt. Gov. Nominee
The Republican Party in Virginia nominated right-wing Bishop E.W. Jackson to run for lieutenant governor, sparking negative comments about Jackson's extremism from across the political spectrum.
Father of Teen Lesbian Facing Criminal Charges Says Daughter's Been Targeted Before
Steven Hunt says his the parents of his daughter's girlfriend are out to ruin the high school senior's future.
Illinois Will Pass Marriage Equality Bill, Sponsor Says
Rep. Greg Harris of Illinois predicts success for the state's marriage equality bill, which coincidentally today picked up Bill Clinton's endorsement.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson Slams His Former Catholic School For Forcing Trans Teen To Wear Women's Graduation Garb
Jesse Tyler Ferguson wants everyone to be themselves.
French Marriage Equality Opponent Commits Suicide at Notre Dame
Dominique Venner shot himself to death in the famed Paris cathedral today.
LGBT-Inclusive Immigration Reform Good As Dead, Say Advocates
As two key Democratic senators indicate that they won't vote for a provision that would help binational same-sex couples sponsor a spouse for citizenship, LGBT-inclusive immigration reform is all but certain to exclude protections for LGBT families.
PHOTOS: New Yorkers Combat Violence With Protest
Responding to five bias-related attacks in the past month, including one fatality, New York City's LGBT community turned out in force to demand an end to antigay assaults.
Church of Scotland to Allow Gay Ministers
A vote taken Monday will let congregations appoint openly gay, partnered clergy, opting out of the church's general ban.
Another Gay Man Attacked in New York City
Dan Contarino, a nightlife promoter, was brutally beaten last night in the East Village. Now reports are coming in that a gay male couple was also attacked in the SoHo neighborhood.
Op-ed: Religion Shouldn't Be an Excuse for Discrimination
The right to follow a particular religion is a fundamental one for Americans, but the ACLU says it does not grant a free pass to discriminate against LGBT people.
The Miseducation of Destin Holmes
Rampant bigotry at one school prevents a girl from getting the education she deserves.
WATCH: President Obama Tells Morehouse Grads 'Be the Best Husband to Your Boyfriend'
In his commencement speech at the historically African-American Morehouse College, President Obama gave an unexpectedly direct shout-out to gay graduates.
Thousands Rally Against Anti-LGBT Violence in New York City
Responding to five bias-related attacks in the past month, including one fatality, New York City's LGBT community turned out in force to demand an end to antigay assaults.
Texas Man Resurrects Suit Alleging AG Fired Him for Being Gay
Vic Gardner contends that the Texas attorney general's office began mistreating him after Gardner dressed as a geisha for an office Halloween party.
WATCH: Robin Tyler's Rally Cry at Long Beach Dyke March
The pioneering lesbian feminist delivered an impassioned speech to kick off Pride Week in Long Beach, Calif.
Same-Sex Kiss in Comic Inspired by Real-World Controversy
Kevin Keller finds that to some people, a kiss isn't just a kiss when it involves him and his boyfriend.
WATCH: Ben Affleck and SNL Crew Go to Ex-Gay Camp
The season finale of Saturday Night Live featured Ben Affleck leading a team of SNL cast members at summer camp to "pray away the gay."
Pro-Marriage Equality Ill. Republican Won't Seek State Party Chairmanship
Ron Sandack has taken himself out of the running for the post, recently vacated by another equality supporter.
Florida Teen Facing Sex Offender Charge For Consensual Same-Sex Relationship
Friends and family say the parents of 18-year-old Kaitlyn Hunt’s girlfriend are targeting the high school senior because they believe Hunt turned their 15-year-old daughter gay.
WATCH: Catholic School Tells Trans Teen 'Wear Girl's Gown or Don't Walk at Graduation'
Teachers, friends and family recognize Damien Garcia as male. But St. Pius Catholic High School in Albuquerque contends that the transgender teen must wear the graduation garb designated for female students.