Republican senators mostly balked at the House-passed bill that would codify marriage equality into federal law, but a narrow path to overcome a filibuster seems to exist.
Democrats denounced the bill as "shameful," while Republicans and right-wing activists claimed that the First Amendment Defense Act is necessary to protect the beliefs of those offended by marriage equality.
What can the rise of transgender political power in Philadelphia can tell us about the fight in our state and elsewhere? How can trans folks keep the progress going?
As the knock-down
drag-out race for the Democratic presidential
nomination wears on, LGBT political insiders have begun
speculating about possible administration gigs. If
Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton goes on to win in
November, who might the new president tap for high-level
appointments or key White House staff? The
Advocate offers a sneak peek at a few of the contenders
for both camps -- and a couple of unaffiliated talents
either candidate may draft.
In response to Arizona's almost-successful effort to legalize discrimination based on religious beliefs, State Sen. Steve Gallardo announced that he's a gay man.
