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Ryan Murphy Threatens to Sue Writers Guild Strike Captain Over Tweet

Warren Leight, a Writers Guild of America strike captain, has stepped down from his position after being threatened with litigation.

Biden administration rescinds, replaces Trump-era 'license to discriminate in health care' rule

The new rule strikes a balance between protecting health care workers' consciences and assuring that patients receive the care they need, LGBTQ+ activists say.

Supreme Court: Marriage Equality Back On in Nevada

Because state officials will not appeal Tuesday's ruling striking down Nevada's ban on same-sex marriage, couples in that state can soon begin to marry, the Supreme Court announced.

Mexico Supreme Court Strikes Down Marriage Ban

Advocates say the unanimous decision striking down a marriage ban in Oaxaca paves the way for national marriage equality.

Texas AG Sues to Deny Family Leave to Same-Sex Spouses

Attorney General Ken Paxton objects to a new Obama administration rule offering federally guaranteed family leave to all married same-sex couples.

On Roe v. Wade's anniversary, the meaning of the ruling — and its loss

The abortion rights ruling stood for almost 50 years, with major implications for other bodily autonomy rights. What are the implications of its overturning?

Alabama Supreme Court Halts Same-Sex Marriage

The state of marriage equality in Alabama just got even more confusing.

N.C. Gov. Won't Fight Ruling Striking Down Anti-LGBT Bill

 "As governor, I will uphold my oath of office to respect these court rulings," Gov. Pat McCrory said.

WATCH: In Okla., Being Gay Is 'Not a Civil Right, It's a Human Wrong'

Oklahoma Republicans who helped enact the state's ban on same-sex marriage say a federal judge's ruling striking down that ban unfairly overrules the will of the voters.

Alaskan Gov. Will 'Defend Our (Antigay) Constitution'

'As Alaska's governor, I have a duty to defend and uphold the law and the Alaska Constitution,' said Gov. Sean Parnell while promising to appeal a ruling striking down the state's ban on same-sex marriage.

Pentagon Will Treat Married Same-Sex Couples Equally

The Department of Defense and Social Security offered clarifications on how each federal agency will treat married same-sex couples in light of the Supreme Court's historic ruling striking down section 3 of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act.

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Federal Court Rules Oklahoma Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

The same panel of judges that ruled against Utah's marriage ban in June ruled to overturn Oklahoma's ban on Friday morning.

Federal Judge Strikes Down South Carolina's Marriage Ban

U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel ruled South Carolina's marriage ban unconstitutional, but placed his decision on hold until November 20.

Southern Judges Continue Defying Marriage Equality

When judges are elected instead of appointed, justice is often ceded to politics.

Same-Sex Marriages End in Wisconsin, for Now

Judge Barbara Crabb halted the marriages while her ruling striking down the state's ban on such unions is appealed.

Arkansas Blocks Same-Sex Couples From Birth Certificates

A state Supreme Court judge suspended a circut court judge's ruling striking down the state's birth certificate law as unconstitutional.

Amy Klobuchar Under Fire for Vote Confirming Anti-LGBTQ Judge

Klobuchar is getting criticized particularly for a vote to confirm David Ryan Stras, who has objected to the Supreme Court ruling striking down antisodomy laws.

Ohio Marriage Ruling Stayed, Except for Plaintiffs

Federal judge Timothy Black granted a stay on his ruling striking down Ohio's marriage recognition ban, but ordered the state to issue birth certificates listing both married same-sex parents to the four plaintiff couples.

Texas Marriage Ban Falls Again, But No Weddings Yet

A county probate judge's ruling follows a federal court decision last year.

Fed. Judge Upholds Louisiana Marriage Ban

A federal judge in Louisiana made history Wednesday -- by declaring the state's ban on same-sex marriage is not a violation of the U.S. Constitution.

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AOC: End Filibuster to Protect Marriage Equality and More

The move would allow the Senate to write marriage equality, abortion rights, and other rights into federal law, Ocasio-Cortez points out.