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Montana's effort to reject marriage equality isn't moving forward ... for now

Montana legislators tabled a resolution against marriage equality with the help of Republicans.

11 Republican Presidential Hopefuls and Their Awful Anti-LGBTQ+ Records

They outperform each other in their hate toward the LGBTQ+ community.

Tammy Baldwin, Country's First Out Senator, Announces Run for Re-Election

The Wisconsin lawmaker, the first LGBTQ+ senator, will be seeking a third term.

Respect for Marriage Act Introduced to Protect Marriage Equality

U.S. senators and representatives introduced the bill Monday, and it will likely come to a vote in the House this week.

Senate Passes Respect for Marriage Act

The amended marriage equality bill now goes back to the House of Representatives before heading to President Biden.

Congress Must Pass the Respect for Marriage Act

We represented Edie Windsor's challenge of DOMA in front of the Supreme Court, and if we've learned one thing this year, it is that no American should take any constitutional right for granted.

Did the Respect for Marriage Act Displace the Equality Act?

A longtime LGBTQ+ activist contemplates whether perfection really is the enemy of progress.

Here's What the Respect for Marriage Act Would Do

The U.S. Senate is set to take up the bill Wednesday.

Rights Groups, Elected Officials Applaud Respect for Marriage Act

Many are thrilled with Biden's signing of the marriage equality bill, but they note that more work remains to protect the LGBTQ+ community.

Pols, Activists, Allies Laud Respect for Marriage Act Passage

Beyond protecting marriage equality, though, more needs to be done to assure equal rights for LGBTQ+ Americans, they say.

Respect for Marriage Act Key to Resisting Threats to LGBTQ+ Equality

"The stakes for our country could not be higher. Now is the time for us to take swift action in every part of our lives."

Respect for Marriage Act Heads to Biden’s Desk After House Vote

More than 30 Republicans voted in favor of the marriage equality bill.

Pam Bondi promises to 'respect the law' on marriage equality in Senate confirmation hearing

Bondi, nominated to be the next attorney general, made the comment after California Sen. Adam Schiff, a Democrat, asked if she would defend the marriage of LGBTQ+ couples.

Jeb Bush on Marriage: Respect 'Rule of Law,' 'Religious Liberty'

The man widely considered to be a front-runner in the GOP race for the White House in 2016 still doesn't support same-sex marriage, but he says he will respect laws that embrace it.

Finishing the Job: DOMA Repeal Bill Reintroduced

Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Rep. Jerrold Nadler reintroduced the Respect for Marriage Act in their respective houses of Congress today.

About 60 Percent of Americans Favor Passing Marriage Equality Law

The poll comes after the House voted to pass the Respect for Marriage Act to protect marriage equality.

Toolkit Helps Grassroots Activists Fight DOMA

The Respect for Marriage Coalition launched a new website with resources to help activists participate in the campaign to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act.

Utah Groups Hope to Bridge Religious and LGBTQ+ Communities

The Mormon Church recently voiced support for the Respect for Marriage Act, which would federally protect marriage equality. 

Vermont's First Trans State Lawmaker Gets Engaged at White House

Taylor Small got a proposal at the signing ceremony for the Respect for Marriage Act.