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Judge: Tenn. Must Recognize Three Same-Sex Marriages

The state of Tennessee must recognize the legal marriages of three same-sex couples who wed in other jurisdictions, a federal judge ruled today.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield to Cover Same-Sex Couples

Less than three weeks after a legally married New York lesbian couple filed a lawsuit against Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Western New York for denying them spousal health care benefits, the health insurance company has announced it will begin covering married same-sex couples, according to OutcomeBuffalo.com.

Kentucky County Clerk Sued Over Denial of Marriage Licenses

Two same-sex and two opposite-sex couples filed the suit Thursday against Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis, who had ceased issuing marriage licenses. Meanwhile, a Tennessee county sees an exodus of officials opposed to marriage equality.

Lesbian Couple Together 50 Years: 'We're With Her'

Under a Donald Trump presidency, marriages like theirs could be invalidated.

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."

Alaska Judge Rules in Favor of Same Sex Tax Exemptions

An Alaska state judge has ruled that same-sex couples are legally entitled to the same senior citizen and disabled veteran property tax exemptions as opposite-sex couples.

Gay Couples Cheer California High Court Ruling

Gay and lesbian couples around California are planning their nuptials following a refusal by the state's highest court to delay its decision legalizing same-sex marriage. The California supreme court's announcement Wednesday cleared the final hurdle for same-sex couples in the nation's most populous state to wed beginning June 17, when state officials have said counties must start issuing new gender-neutral marriage licenses.

Kim Davis, Anti-LGBTQ+ Former Kentucky Clerk, Loses in Court...Again

A panel of federal appeals court judges ruled that Kim Davis could be sued personally for violating two gay couples' constitutional rights.

Greenland Green-Lights Marriage Equality

The world's largest island is the newest home of the freedom to marry, following a unanimous vote by the arctic nation's parliament.

Conservative SCOTUS Announces Another Pro-LGBTQ+ Decision

Indiana officials were seeking to undermine marriage equality, but the justices refused to hear the case.

Who Is The Movement's Overlooked MLK?

In the search for the movement’s Martin Luther King, have we overlooked ourselves?

Transgender father wins custody case in Florida

Following a seven-year battle, several court rulings, and an appearance on the Dr. Phil show, transgender father Michael Kantaras of Florida (pictured) has reached a settlement with his former wife that gives him full parental rights over their two children.

Alaska Couples Finally Able to Legally Marry

After becoming one of the first U.S. states to ban same-sex marriage via constitutional amendment in 1998, Alaska embraced the freedom to marry Monday.

Alaska Appeals As Marriage Equality Heads Down South?

Alaska officials keep fighting marriage equality, Nevada's governor stands against antigay forces, and decisions may be imminent in Mississippi and Arkansas.

A bipartisan effort looks to rectify tax inequities for same-sex married couples

Legislation reintroduced by U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Susan Collins could help queer married couples get back a total of $55 million in tax refunds. It's just one bill in a new package of similar pieces of legislation.

Dan Savage and the Rest of Washington Prep for Sunday Weddings

Washington State will begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples Thursday, and couples can begin marrying Sunday.