May 11 2012 5:20 PM ET
WATCH: Outrageous Antigay Rant in Lincoln, Neb.
Gays are responsible for genocide and treason, says speaker.
May 11 2012 4:17 PM ET
Ex-Congressman: Republicans Will Have to Evolve on Marriage Too
May 11 2012 4:05 PM ET
Marriage Issue Unites Right Wing Behind Romney
May 11 2012 3:56 PM ET
Lawrence O'Donnell Has History of Marriage Lesson for Right Wing
MSNBC host Lawrence O'Donnell explains that contrary to what Tony Perkins and Mitt Romney say, the definition of marriage has changed quite a few times over the years. Social conservatives like Perkins, the president of the Family Research Council, have grown accustomed to claiming that allowing same-sex couples to marry is "redefining" marriage and that redefining it alone is a radical step.
May 11 2012 3:28 PM ET
Tammy Baldwin Sides With Obama on States Deciding
Senate candidate Tammy Baldwin supports President Obama's position that marriage should be left up the states. "The role of defining marriage has fallen to the states, and it has always been with the states," she said during an interview on MSNBC's Daily Rundown. "Should it be?" interrupted Chuck Todd. "I know it always has been. Should it be, should we have 50 different laws on marriage?" "We have since the founding of this country," Baldwin said, "and I don't see anything changing."
May 11 2012 2:08 PM ET
Gay Sheriff Accused in Deportation Case Drops Congress Bid
Paul Babeu says he will instead run for sheriff again.
May 11 2012 1:20 PM ET
Watch: Congressman Says Antigay Discrimination Doesn't Happen
Congressman Allen West says LGBT people don’t face discrimination.
May 11 2012 12:14 PM ET
Equality 'What America Is Supposed to Be,' Says Obama
Obama's marriage equality comments went over well with donors at actor George Clooney's home.
May 11 2012 12:00 PM ET
Rush Limbaugh Doesn't Like Pro-Marriage Comments by Fox Anchor
Rush Limbaugh attacked Fox News host Shepard Smith on Thursday for declaring that President Obama was "now in the 21st century" after announcing his support for marriage equality. Smith had played a clip of Obama's ABC interview and then said, “The president of the United States, now in the 21st century." "Shep, where has the issue won?" Limbaugh shot back on his radio program. "Where has it emerged victorious, Shep, outside your house?"
May 11 2012 11:31 AM ET
Harry Reid Has Big Change of Heart on Marriage, DOMA
Majority Leader Harry Reid says he not only backs marriage equality but also that the Senate might vote on a repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act before the election. Reid followed President's Obama's announcement of support for same-sex marriage with the announcement of his own more nuanced position. Reid said that although he personally believes marriage remains between a man and a woman, the government shouldn't interfere with same-sex couples who want to marry.
May 10 2012 9:18 PM ET
WATCH: Barney Frank Shreds Tony Perkins's Logic
Activists have been trying to keep Tony Perkins and his virulently antigay views off the airwaves, but when the leader of the Family Research Council went on MSNBC today he was met with a tougher opponent than usual — Rep. Barney Frank. Perkins made his usual rash of claims, including that kids are made gay because of immoral parenting, and that the purpose of marriage is to procreate. As a result, Perkins reluctantly admitted he doesn't believe same-sex couples should be allowed to adopt.
May 10 2012 6:00 PM ET
Obama's LGBT Donors: Finally Fired Up, Ready to Go
President Obama’s support on marriage reportedly spiked fund-raising for the reelection campaign.
May 10 2012 4:00 PM ET
Bristol Palin Attacks Obama's Daughters for Marriage Beliefs
In reaction to his support for same-sex marriage, Bristol Palin attacked President Obama's daughters as having watched "one too many episodes of Glee" while preaching about the proper role of a father to his family. Palin, who is a single mom, has endured a public struggle with the father of her own child, Levi Johnston. The pair split after being touted during the 2008 campaign as soon to be married when it was discovered Palin was pregnant with their son, Tripp.
