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Rod Stewart Refuses to Perform in Saudi Arabia Over Country's Poor LGBTQ+ Rights Record

British rock icon turned down a lucrative gig, echoing a growing industry trend of advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and human rights in global engagements.

Federal judge restores AP’s full access to White House events in victory for press freedom

U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden ordered the Trump administration to allow the Associated Press back into the press pool.

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Shepard Smith Blasts Trump for 'Belittling' CNN Journalist

The out Fox News anchor defended the freedom of the press in a sharp critique of the president-elect.

Brittney Griner Release Major Diplomatic Victory for U.S.

The Biden administration secured custody of the lesbian athlete quietly and announced her freedom in an early morning press conference. 

Ugandan LGBT Activists Arrested While Protesting Media Censorship

A collection of LGBT activists demonstrating solidarity with those calling for freedom of the press in Uganda were arrested when police broke up the peaceful protest.

Gov. Mike Pence: 'This Is a Perception Problem'

At a press conference this morning, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said he would welcome legislation to 'clarify' the intent of his state's new Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

Gay Penguin Tale Tops List of 'Challenged' Books

A children's story about a family of penguins with two fathers once again tops the list of library books the public objects to the most. And Tango Makes Three, released in 2005 and co-written by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell, was the most ''challenged'' book in public schools and libraries for the second straight year, according to the American Library Association. ''The complaints are that young children will believe that homosexuality is a lifestyle that is acceptable. The people complaining, of course, don't agree with that,'' Judith Krug, director of the ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom, told the Associated Press on Tuesday.

Nashville Mayor Joins Marriage Equality Coalition

The mayor of Music City becomes the first Tennessee member of Mayors for the Freedom to Marry.

Mich. Gov. Vows to Veto Not-Yet-Passed RFRA

Gov. Rick Snyder says he'd veto such a bill unless it's accompanied by one banning discrimination against LGBT Michiganders.

WATCH: Will $1 Million Win Marriage in the South?

Freedom to Marry announced a new $1 million campaign to bring marriage equality to the southern U.S. today.

Bayard Rustin Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

Dr. Martin Luther King's key advisor receives highest civilian honor 25 years after his death.

These 18 Republicans Urged Trump to Discriminate Against LGBTs

Will the president sign an executive order legalizing bias? The senators hope so.

First Miss. Mayor Announces Support for Marriage Equality

David Garcia, mayor of the Gulf Coast city of Waveland, takes a stand for equal marriage rights.

Sarah Sanders Offers Trump's Praise for Cakeshop Ruling

Asked about the baker's freedom versus that of athletes who protest, the White House aide said the issues are different.

White House: No Plans for 'Religious Freedom' Order 'Right Now'

But Press Secretary Sean Spicer did say that "political correctness" sometimes interferes with religious expression.

White House Correspondents' Association president Eugene Daniels blasts decision to block AP journalists

Eugene Daniels called the White House's actions “outrageous and a deeply disappointing escalation of an already unacceptable situation.”

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S.C. Mayor Becomes 500th Mayor to Support Marriage Equality

Columbia, S.C.'s mayor became the 500th mayor to sign on with Freedom to Marry, a bipartisan organization asking for the end of marriage discrimination.

U.K. Court: Police Acted Properly in Detaining Journalist's Partner

The detention of investigative journalist Glenn Greenwald's partner, David Miranda, was appropriate under U.K. law, a court rules. Miranda vows to appeal.

Trump Unveils More Anti-LGBTQ 'License to Discriminate' Plans

New rules announced by the administration would give faith-based social service providers more leeway to discriminate in the name of "religious freedom."

Republican Might Back Marriage Equality Bill in Minnesota

The married father of two is considering signing on as co-sponsor of a marriage equality bill in Minnesota.

Feds: We've Extended All Possible Benefits to Same-Sex Couples

But federal laws make some married same-sex couples ineligible for certain Social Security and veterans' benefits, explains a new report.