January 03 2013 2:39 PM ET
Republicans Pledge to Continue Defending DOMA
As Congress begins its 113th session, House Republicans have pledged to continue funding a legal effort to defend the federal law that prevents the government from recognizing same-sex marriages.
January 03 2013 12:55 PM ET
PHOTOS: Mainers Have One Word for Their Marriages
The first same-sex couples to get married in Portland, Maine were asked to capture their partners in one word.
January 02 2013 7:10 PM ET
January 02 2013 8:57 PM ET
GOP Chair in Illinois Urges Support for Marriage Equality
Republican Party chairman Pat Brady says it's time to support the cause.
January 01 2013 8:28 PM ET
R.I. Marriage Equality Bill to be Introduced Thursday
Rep. Arthur Handy says he will submit the bill in Rhode Island, the only New England state lacking equal marriage rights.
January 01 2013 7:07 PM ET
January 02 2013 7:12 PM ET
Ill. Lawmakers Verge on Considering Marriage Equality Bill
The state Senate comes back into session Wednesday, and the bill is expected to come up sooner rather than later. Meanwhile, Chicago's cardinal urges opposition.
January 01 2013 5:23 AM ET
Maryland Rings in New Year With Marriage Equality
Maryland same-sex couples began marrying just after midnight as the state's marriage equality law went into effect.
December 31 2012 2:03 PM ET
Maryland Trolley Company Quits Wedding Biz Over Same-Sex Couples
December 30 2012 7:05 PM ET
Edie Windsor: 'Keep Me Alive Until After the Supreme Court Arguments'
December 30 2012 2:18 PM ET
Obama Pushes for Marriage Equality in Illinois
A statement from the White House marks the first time the President has backed a legislative measure in a state.
December 29 2012 9:56 AM ET
PHOTOS: Mainers Finally Get Married
Today couples began marrying in Maine after a long campaign to make marriage equality legal there, including a loss at the ballot box in 2009 when voters banned gays and lesbians from marrying.
December 27 2012 11:53 AM ET
December 27 2012 8:18 PM ET
Third GOP House Member Supports DOMA Repeal
Rep. Charles Bass of New Hampshire signed on to co-sponsor the Respect for Marriage Act, becoming the second Republican House member to express support within the past week.
December 22 2012 3:30 PM ET
WATCH: Chelsea Clinton Grills Rick Warren on Equality
On Friday's episode of Rock Center with Brian Williams on NBC, Chelsea Clinton sat down with
December 21 2012 5:20 PM ET
Republican Congressman Supports DOMA Repeal
Rep. Richard Hanna of New York becomes only the second Republican lawmaker to co-sponsor the Respect for Marriage Act. Will other Republicans follow suit?
