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Roy Moore Still Says Same-Sex Marriage Is Illegal in Alabama

Roy Moore, a notorious anti-LGBT antagonist, issued an order today demanding probate judges refuse marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

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Pete Hegseth shares video of pastor calling to ban gay sex and ban women from voting

Pete Hegseth has seemingly endorsed his pastor's views that gay sex should be illegal and women shouldn't vote.

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UCC: If Gay Couples Can't Get Married, Neither Can Straight Couples

It doesn't matter if you're gay or straight, you can't get legally married at Lyndale United Church of Christ. The small, liberal church in south Minneapolis was the first of several Twin Cities congregations last year to stop performing civil marriage ceremonies as long as same-sex marriage is illegal. These churches and a handful of others around the country that took the same step will still hold a religious ceremony to bless the unions of straight and gay couples -- but straight couples must go separately to a judge or justice of the peace for the marriage license.

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From Afghanistan to Malaysia, these are the 61 countries that still criminalize homosexuality

Today, over five dozen countries still have laws making same-sex sexual relations illegal. Many of these laws stem from colonial rule.

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Texas Lawmaker Argues Same-Sex Marriage Is Still Illegal in the State

Rep. James White wrote a letter to the state's attorney general asking for clarification, writing that the U.S. Supreme Court cannot overrule state laws.

Roy Moore Still Says Same-Sex Marriage Is Illegal in Alabama

Roy Moore, a notorious anti-LGBT antagonist, issued an order today demanding probate judges refuse marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Washington restaurant illegally refuses to cater same-sex wedding, citing religious beliefs

What’s old is new again in America, and so is the push to discriminate against LGBTQ+ Americans.

Uganda Passes Law Criminalizing LGBTQ+ Identities

Same-sex relations are already illegal in the country.

India's Supreme Court Reinstates Sodomy Ban

The nation's highest court declared that sex acts between consenting adults of the same sex are once again illegal in India.

19 Arrested at Same-Sex Wedding in Nigeria

Marriage equality and same-sex sexual relations are illegal in the country.

Mike Huckabee: Dred Scott Is the 'Law of the Land'

The Republican politician also claims same-sex marriage is illegal, because it is confusing.

Singapore's Pride Alternative: Pink Dot

In a country where sex between men is illegal, people dress in pink for an annual LGBT rally.

Kuwait Summons U.S. Diplomat Over Pride Month Tweet That Quotes Biden

Same-sex sexual relations are illegal in the country, and those found guilty of it face seven years in prison.

Senegal Rejects Draft Bill Toughening Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

If passed, the law would have broadened the current law that makes same-sex sexual activity illegal.

Pete Hegseth shares video of pastor calling to ban gay sex and ban women from voting

Pete Hegseth has seemingly endorsed his pastor's views that gay sex should be illegal and women shouldn't vote.

Nigerian Court Puts Dozens on Trial Over Alleged Gay Wedding

A lawyer defending the accused men said they were gathering to celebrate a birthday party, not an illegal same-sex wedding ceremony.

9 Chinese Queer Couples Tied The Knot On the High Seas

With same-sex marriage still illegal in China, nine LGBT couples were wed on a cruise ship, accompanied by 800 supportive friends and family members.

Botswana: High Hopes for African LGBTs After Court Win

Although same-sex relations remain illegal in Botswana, a high court judge has ruled that an LGBT lobbying group has a constitutional right to challenge the country's antigay laws.

The ACLU Is Helping These 5 Couples Plan (Il)legal Weddings

These five gay and lesbian couples, who are all from states where same-sex marriage is illegal, have won $5,000 to plan their dream wedding in a marriage equality state.

Oregon Baker's LGBTQ+ Discrimination Fine Reduced by Over $100k

An Oregon court upheld its original finding that the owners of Sweet Cakes By Melissa illegally discriminated against a same-sex couple, but said the fine's amount showed bias.

Kansas court rejects harsher penalties for underage gay sex

Kansas can no longer punish illegal underage sex more harshly if it involves homosexual conduct, the state's highest court ruled Friday in a case watched by national groups on both sides of the gay rights debate.

UCC: If Gay Couples Can't Get Married, Neither Can Straight Couples

From Afghanistan to Malaysia, these are the 61 countries that still criminalize homosexuality

Today, over five dozen countries still have laws making same-sex sexual relations illegal. Many of these laws stem from colonial rule.

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Rep. James White wrote a letter to the state's attorney general asking for clarification, writing that the U.S. Supreme Court cannot overrule state laws.

Roy Moore, a notorious anti-LGBT antagonist, issued an order today demanding probate judges refuse marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

What’s old is new again in America, and so is the push to discriminate against LGBTQ+ Americans.

Same-sex relations are already illegal in the country.

The nation's highest court declared that sex acts between consenting adults of the same sex are once again illegal in India.

Marriage equality and same-sex sexual relations are illegal in the country.

The Republican politician also claims same-sex marriage is illegal, because it is confusing.

In a country where sex between men is illegal, people dress in pink for an annual LGBT rally.

Same-sex sexual relations are illegal in the country, and those found guilty of it face seven years in prison.

If passed, the law would have broadened the current law that makes same-sex sexual activity illegal.

Pete Hegseth has seemingly endorsed his pastor's views that gay sex should be illegal and women shouldn't vote.

A lawyer defending the accused men said they were gathering to celebrate a birthday party, not an illegal same-sex wedding ceremony.

With same-sex marriage still illegal in China, nine LGBT couples were wed on a cruise ship, accompanied by 800 supportive friends and family members.

Although same-sex relations remain illegal in Botswana, a high court judge has ruled that an LGBT lobbying group has a constitutional right to challenge the country's antigay laws.

These five gay and lesbian couples, who are all from states where same-sex marriage is illegal, have won $5,000 to plan their dream wedding in a marriage equality state.

An Oregon court upheld its original finding that the owners of Sweet Cakes By Melissa illegally discriminated against a same-sex couple, but said the fine's amount showed bias.

Kansas can no longer punish illegal underage sex more harshly if it involves homosexual conduct, the state's highest court ruled Friday in a case watched by national groups on both sides of the gay rights debate.

Today, over five dozen countries still have laws making same-sex sexual relations illegal. Many of these laws stem from colonial rule.