LGBT Immigration Bill Reintroduced to a More Receptive Congress
February 12 2009 1:00 AM ET

LGBT Immigration Bill Reintroduced to a More Receptive Congress 

Kerry Eleveld

The Uniting American Families Act was reintroduced in both chambers of Congress Thursday -- chief sponsor Rep. Jerrold Nadler promised the first real push to pass the legislation since he first introduced it in 2000.

Same-Sex Marriage in New York -- 2009 or 2010?
February 12 2009 1:00 AM ET

Same-Sex Marriage in N.Y. -- 2009 or 2010?

Kerry Eleveld

New York senate majority leader Malcolm Smith says marriage legislation still doesn't have enough votes in the chamber to pass.

February 11 2009 1:00 AM ET

Tyler and Olson to Repeat Vows

Advocate.com Editors

Robin Tyler and Diane Olson will celebrate Freedom to Marry Day in Beverly Hills Friday by repeating their vows on the courthouse steps.

When Walter Schubert Met Barack Obama
February 11 2009 1:00 AM ET

When Walter Schubert Met Barack Obama

Matthew Link

Walter Schubert, founder of the Gay Financial Network and chairman of the board of the Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, gets an audience with President Obama to talk all things stimulus.

LGBT Leaders Weigh Obama's Faith-Based Initiative
February 07 2009 1:00 AM ET

LGBT Leaders Weigh Obama's Faith-Based Initiative

Kerry Eleveld

LGBT activists are riled up over Obama's White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, saying the program lacks anti-discrimination protections for LGBT people.

LGBT Rights on Fast Track at State
February 05 2009 1:00 AM ET

Gay Rights on Fast Track at State Dept.

Kerry Eleveld

Days after pledging to review policies that discriminate against LGBT employees at the State Department, Secretary Clinton said her staff is reviewing inequities and preparing to make appropriate changes "expeditiously."

Battling the Military Ban
February 02 2009 1:00 AM ET

Battling the Military Ban 

Sean Kennedy

In a bracing new account, historian Nathaniel Frank shows how “don’t ask, don’t tell” has utterly failed. 

Frank’s New Face
February 02 2009 1:00 AM ET

Frank’s New Face

Anne Stockwell

Barely over a year since transgender activists labeled Barney Frank a turncoat, he’s hired the first openly transgender legislative staff member on Capitol Hill.

Obama's First Days According to Rev. Gene Robinson
January 30 2009 1:00 AM ET

Obama's First Days According to Rev. Gene Robinson 

Kerry Eleveld

After a busy month of rubbing elbows with Obama and dodging Rick Warren, Rev. V. Gene Robinson takes a look back on his time with the president.

Queers for Palestine?
January 28 2009 1:00 AM ET

Queers for Palestine?

James Kirchick

Of all the slogans chanted and displayed at anti-Israel rallies over the past month, surely "Queers for Palestine" ranks as the most oxymoronic.

January 27 2009 1:00 AM ET

Eric Holder and the LGBT Community

Joe Solmonese

With the backing of the civil rights community -- and a stellar record on gay rights -- Eric Holder is immensely qualified for the critical position of Attorney General.

Same Fight, Different Approach
January 13 2009 1:00 AM ET

Same Fight, Different Approach

Julie Bolcer

Prop. 8 opponents Gloria Allred and Jerry Brown don't quite see eye to eye on the next step in the fight for marriage equality.

Brian Bond to Be Tapped as Deputy Director of Obama's Public Liaison Office
January 08 2009 1:00 AM ET

Gay Man to Be Tapped As Deputy Director of Obama's Public Liaison Office

Kerry Eleveld

Advocate.com has confirmed that Brian Bond, a 25-year political veteran, will be named by President-elect Barack Obama as deputy director of the Office of Public Liaison.

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