40 Under Forty Chad Griffin
He’s aggressive, calculating, and determined to end inequality for gay and lesbian couples once and for all. This is why Chad Griffin, mastermind of the federal lawsuit against Proposition 8, is the new face of the marriage movement.
Black, White, and Wed
As the curtain lifted on same-sex marriages in the nation’s capital in early March, the country witnessed the most diverse showing yet of gay couples entering into matrimony.
Crate and Barrel Wedding Contest Jonathan Howard Gregory Jones
When Jonathan Howard and Gregory Jones found out Crate & Barrel's Ultimate Wedding Contest was open to couples holding commitment ceremonies, they entered. Now, they have a good shot at winning.
Married With Children
If he gets his way, Steve Pougnet, the gay mayor of Palm Springs, will unseat Chaz Bono’s stepmother from Congress.
Capital Gains
Hill watchers are ready to see a gay member of Congress exchange vows under the cherry blossoms.
The Crazy Eight
Meet the Democratic state senators who helped dash marriage hopes for New York.
Taking One for the Team
Since New York's state senate doesn't think gays should marry, straight ally Jamie Frevele is auctioning off her right to walk down the aisle on eBay, with proceeds going to a gay scholarship fund. Now if only Stephen Colbert would bid.
New Jersey Marriage Testimony
In her testimony Monday on marriage equality in New Jersey, Jessie Petrow-Cohen says the "only thing that’s different about my family and every one of yours is that we have to stand here and ask you if we can legally be a family."
Triumph in the Tar Heel State
The loss of marriage equality in Maine was a major blow on Election Night, but down the coast in North Carolina there was an LGBT victory. Pam Spaulding talks to Chapel Hill's mayor-elect, Mark Kleinschmidt.
For Maine, The Time is Now
Money is on their side and the polls look optimistic, but volunteers fighting to preserve marriage equality in Maine are prepared for a fight to the finish.
Charles Perez Finally Married
Journalist Charles Perez made headlines when he was fired from an ABC affiliate in Miami after accusing the station of antigay bias. But things are looking up. Advocate.com goes behind the scenes of Perez's Connecticut wedding to partner Keith Rinehard.









