GOP Congresswoman Is First in House from Her Party to Support Marriage Equality
July 13 2012 5:54 PM ET

A First: GOP Congresswoman Supports Marriage Equality

Lucas Grindley

Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen has verified her support for marriage equality to the Washington Blade, making her the first Republican member of the House to do so.

Lesbian couple sues to stop deportation of same-sex spouses
July 13 2012 2:12 PM ET

Lesbian Couple Sues to Stop Deportation

Lauren Jow

A lesbian couple from California filed a class-action federal lawsuit on Thursday to stop the deportation of same-sex spouses, according to the

NAACP Marriage Equality Endorsement Opens Rifts
July 13 2012 9:43 AM ET

NAACP Marriage Equality Endorsement Opens Rifts

Julie Bolcer

The decision by the nation’s oldest civil rights organization to endorse marriage equality has revealed a split in opinions that were on display among members at this week’s convention.

Marriage Petition Certified for Maryland Ballot
July 12 2012 8:10 AM ET

Marriage Petition Certified for Maryland Ballot

Julie Bolcer

Opponents of marriage equality in Maryland have submitted enough valid signatures to trigger a referendum on the law this fall, state officials said.

Kirk Cameron is Back as NOMs New Non Cognitive Elite
July 11 2012 7:17 PM ET

Kirk Cameron Is Back: NOM's New 'Non-Cognitive' Elite

Diane Anderson-Minshall

Just a few months ago NOM's uncovered court documents revealed that the group was looking for "non-cognitive elites" to be celebrity spokespeople.

WATCH New African American Equality Ad Gets NAACP Support
July 11 2012 1:47 PM ET

WATCH: New African-American Equality Ad Gets NAACP Support

Diane Anderson-Minshall

A compelling new video ad profiling African-American supporters of same-sex marriage produced by Marylanders for Marriage Equality was released today and endorsed by Dr.

Gay Brewer Appointee Resigns Over Partner Benefits Challenge
July 11 2012 10:53 AM ET

Gay Brewer Appointee Resigns Over Partner Benefits Challenge

Julie Bolcer

Edwin Leslie, a gay appointee to the Arizona tourism board, resigned in protest over Governor Jan Brewer’s push to eliminate healthcare benefits for the same-sex partners of state employees.

Controversial Parenting Study Reaches the Courts
July 11 2012 4:00 AM ET

Controversial Parenting Study Reaches the Courts

Sofia Resnick of The American Independent

The debunked study that accused same-sex parents of being inferior to their straight counterparts is now being wielded by proponents of DOMA in courts.

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