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S.C. attorney general tells state's capital city to drop its conversion therapy ban

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson told Columbia that its ban on the discredited practice of conversion therapy was unconstitutional, but critics questioned the timing and motivation of the letter.

S.C. Won't Issue Marriage Licenses to Same-Sex Couples

The state's Supreme Court, at the request of Attorney General Alan Wilson, has blocked issuance of such licenses.

WATCH Anglican Bishop Backs Marriage Equality

Alan Wilson, the bishop of Buckingham, has recorded a video statement of support for marriage equality in the U.K.

Bishop of Buckingham Criticizes Christian Homophobia in Debate

Bishop Alan Wilson reiterated his support for same-sex marriage and criticized Christian homophobia during a recent debate about marriage equality at St. John's Church in Kidlington, England.

GLSEN Hosts Star-Studded Fundraiser in Los Angeles to Protect LGBTQ+ Youth

Saturday's event looks to raise money for GLSEN's mission.

Kilted Yoga Star Proposes Marriage to Boyfriend Atop DC Capital Pride

Finlay Wilson went viral for doing yoga shirtless in a kilt, and now he's going viral for his moving proposal. 

S.C. Might Have to Pay LGBT Nonprofits for Marriage Lawsuit

The more South Carolina tries to stop marriages from happening, the more it may wind up costing them.

Love Wins Again! Judge Orders S.C.'s Top Lawman: Pay Up

A federal judge has ordered the state of South Carolina to cut a check to same-sex marriage plaintiffs for legal costs incurred.

S.C. AG Vows to Uphold Marriage Ban

The state's attorney general and governor will continue to deny gays and lesbians marriage rights, despite the Supreme Court letting a circuit court ruling stand that also covers South Carolina.

Anglican Bishop to Gay Clergy: Come Out

A bishop in the Church of England wants gay clergy to come out.

S.C.'s Marriage Ban Won't Go Down Without a Fight

The Republican attorney general said his office sees no reason to change its strategy after a federal court with jurisdiction over South Carolina struck down a similar ban on same-sex marriage in Virginia.

South Carolina Man Convicted of Sodomy Sues Over Sex Offender Status

In his lawsuit, he claims that he was convicted after having consensual sex with another adult man under the state's now-invalid anti-sodomy law.

No Stay in South Carolina; Marriages Could Begin Thursday

Antigay state officials have Chief Justice John Roberts as their last hope to stop same-sex marriage.

South Carolinians Sue Over Ban on LGBTQ Mentions in Sex Education

The 1988 law says nonheterosexual relationships can be mentioned only in discussion of sexually transmitted infections.

Editor's Letter: Thinking Back vs. Backward Thinking

Recent progress in marriage equality has been quick, but with starts and stops. And while a handful of states's officials balk at court rulings, they're being surpassed by the place they'd least expect.

Judge Accepts First Same-Sex Marriage Application in S.C.

Colleen Condon and Nichols Bleckley may become the first same-sex couple to legally wed in South Carolina.

BREAKING: Marriage Equality Comes to South Carolina

With the Supreme Court's refusal to delay a pro-equality decision, South Carolina officially becomes the 35th state to embrace marriage equality.

WATCH: Same-Sex Couples Marry in S.C.

As the state's Republican leadership begs the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene, same-sex couples are being married in Charleston, S.C.

Federal Judge Strikes Down South Carolina's Marriage Ban

U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel ruled South Carolina's marriage ban unconstitutional, but placed his decision on hold until November 20.

Former Equality Foe: Homophobes Are Perverting Christianity

Michael Coren was well-known in Canada for his opposition to same-sex marriage. Here's how he saw the light.