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.
May 10 2012 2:48 PM ET
Mitt Romney, Prep-School Bully?
The Washington Post reports that Romney bullied students who were perceived as being gay.
May 10 2012 12:29 PM ET
Where Were You? Watching Obama at the Stonewall Inn
It was just another day at the fabled Stonewall Inn. Then the president made that statement of support.
May 10 2012 12:16 PM ET
House GOP Retaliates Against Obama With DOMA Bill
Republicans wasted no time reacting to the president's pro-marriage stance with new legislation.
May 10 2012 12:01 PM ET
N.Y. Republican for Marriage Equality Won't Seek Reelection
James Alesi, the first Republican state senator to announce his support for marriage equality in New York, will not seek reelection this fall.
May 10 2012 8:47 AM ET
News Roundup: The Day After
A hero's welcome in Los Angeles, a second chance for Colorado civil unions, and the electoral impact of coming out for marriage.
May 09 2012 7:55 PM ET
More From Pols, Activists on Obama Marriage Statement
Obama's announcement is the topic of the day.
May 09 2012 7:42 PM ET
Not Everyone Thrilled With Obama Move
Right-wing leaders quickly denounced the president for supporting marriage equality.
May 09 2012 5:36 PM ET
Canada May Get Genderless Passports Soon
A new report today in La Presse newspaper in Canada suggests that soon Canadians may be able to apply for genderless passports — some form of national passport that does not reveal the carrier's gender.
