January 16 2013 6:59 PM ET
California Rep. Proposes 'Aaron's Law' to Amend Internet Abuse Legislation
Rep. Zoe Lofgren took to the information-sharing site cofounded by late Internet activist Aaron Swartz to announce legislation that would reform the laws used by the federal government to harshly prosecute Swartz.
January 15 2013 2:47 PM ET
Congress Pledges More Money to DOMA Fight
The House of Representatives' spending to defend the federal ban on marriage equality may reach $3 million.
January 09 2013 12:58 PM ET
Richard Blanco, Gay Latino, Named Inaugural Poet
The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced today that Richard Blanco, a partnered gay man and Cuban immigrant, will deliver an original poem at President Obama's inauguration on January 21.
December 19 2012 3:25 PM ET
Obama's Inaugural to Include LGBT Marching Band
The Lesbian and Gay Band Association will march in the 57th inaugural parade following the swearing in of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.
December 13 2012 12:20 PM ET
Baldwin's Committee Assignments Handle LGBT Priorities
The first openly gay U.S. Senator has been appointed to committees dealing with ENDA, anti-bullying measures, and equal benefits for same-sex partners of federal employees.
November 29 2012 8:43 PM ET
Hispanic Caucus Supports LGBT Binational Couples Among Top Priorities
November 29 2012 12:14 AM ET
November 29 2012 12:46 AM ET
Clinton Hails Progress in Speech to LGBT State Department Employees
The Secretary of State told a professional group for LGBT employees “creating an LGBT-welcoming workplace is not just the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing to do.”
November 28 2012 4:00 PM ET
California Congresswoman Takes On 'Ex-Gay' Therapy
Rep. Jackie Speier introduced the Stop Harming Our Kids (SHOK) resolution Wednesday.
October 10 2012 9:58 AM ET
Obama Administration Puts Deportation Guidelines in Writing
A memo from the Department of Homeland Security lists the criteria under which same-sex relationships can be considered a “family relationship.”
October 03 2012 2:52 PM ET
Latest Right-Wing Conspiracy Theory: Gays Control the CIA
A rightwing activist obsessed with LGBT people now claims that gays control the FBI and CIA and are using the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr.
July 20 2012 2:46 PM ET
Benefits for Gay Federal Employees Will Soon Cover Partner's Children
July 19 2012 10:19 AM ET
WATCH: White House Honors LGBT Champions of Change
The White House will honor six individuals and organizations working to improve the lives of LGBT people at a “Champions of Change” event to be streamed live Thursday morning.
July 04 2012 2:15 AM ET
Will SCOTUS Hear DOMA Cases in 2013?
After the U.S. Supreme Court narrowly found the health care overhaul to be legally sound, the Department of Justice takes an opportunity to advance marriage equality through the court.
