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An Arizona Republican blocked a total abortion ban, betraying the GOP — and her judge husband

Shawnna Bolick’s vote was the deciding factor in overturning a total abortion ban from 1864 — a ban her husband, a state Supreme Court justice, voted in favor of.

Marriage ban heads to Arizona ballot

The Arizona supreme court on Thursday ruled that an anti-same-sex marriage amendment to the state constitution can appear on the November 7 ballot, while a recently released poll of Arizona voters indicates the harsh measure will fail.

Kyrsten Sinema defends filibuster in farewell address to Senate

Sinema, the first out bisexual in Congress, said the rule is necessary to build consensus. Also, as she leaves office, she is being accused of misusing campaign funds for extensive and expensive travel.

Another LGBT Rights Victory at the Supreme Court

The court won't review an Arizona decision recognizing a woman as the legal parent of a child she and her wife conceived through assisted reproduction.

Arizona High Court Grants Stationery Shop License to Discriminate

The court said Brush & Nib Studio can refuse to create custom invitations for same-sex weddings without violating Phoenix's nondiscrimination law.

Arizona Court Uses Cakeshop Case to Affirm LGBT Rights

The court cited the case in ruling against Arizona business owners who didn't want to serve same-sex couples.

Hillary Clinton and Kelly Clarkson condemn Arizona ruling upholding 1864 abortion ban

"It's just insane to me," Clarkson said, and Clinton agreed.

Phoenix mayor comes out against state amendment to ban same-sex marriage

Phoenix mayor Phil Gordon is opposing an Arizona constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage, saying its prohibition of domestic-partner benefits could hurt the city's ability to recruit talented employees.

Antigay Virginia Photographer Sues for Right to Discriminate

Chris Herring claims the state's new antidiscrimination law would force him to go against his Christian beliefs.

Why Arizona is a Rogue State

Despite touting a libertarian ethos and gorgeous landscape, the state has become a wasteland for human rights, unsafe for women, LGBTs, and people of color.

Laverne Cox Teams Up Against 'Walking While Trans' Law

Monica Jones was found guilty on prostitution charges after accepting a ride from an undercover police officer.

Trump’s abortion stance will do far more damage than any conviction that might come his way

He’s guilty of wanting states to decide, which is a cop-out to the Christian right and a catalyst for Democrats and moderates.

The 8 Lowest Points of Pam Bondi's Sad Career

The attorney general of Florida has terrorized her state's LGBT citizens for years, but her bad reputation went national when she got into bed with Donald Trump.

Arizona: Org. Files for Marriage Equality Ballot Initiative

Some Arizona residents are waiting to hear what the Supreme Court will say, in an effort to establish legal marriage equality in their state.

Op-ed: 'License to Discriminate' Bills Will Keep Coming

The Supreme Court is about to hear two more cases, where the outcomes may have a wider impact than the Arizona law may have had.

Marriage Equality Opponents Seek Stay of Supreme Court Decision

An Arizona-based conservative legal group asked the California supreme court on Thursday to put off finalization of its decision legalizing same-sex marriage until voters get a chance to weigh in.

Conn. Marriage Ruling Shifts Focus to Calif., Presidential Race

While LGBT citizens and supporters were rejoicing at the Connecticut supreme court's Friday decision to legalize same-sex marriage, others were already weighing what effect the ruling might have on this year's marriage amendment battles in California, Arizona, and Florida as well as the presidential election.

Marriage equality will be banned in these 31 states if Obergefell is overturned

Over 60 percent of the country will no longer have marriage equality if the U.S. Supreme Court reverses it.

Transgender 10-year-old worries about being murdered and other trans kids share their concerns on CNN

Violet DuMont says she fears that "I’m gonna be walking down the street and somebody’s gonna come up and, like, shoot me or something.”