Gay Rights

Stormé DeLarverie Death: Stonewall Activist Known as the Rosa Parks of the Gay Community, Dead at 93

Her funeral is planned for Thursday. Stormé DeLarverie, who participated in the New York Stonewall riots that led to the beginning of the gay rights movements in the United States, died at 93.

Same Sex Marriage Laws: Idaho Overturns Gay Marriage Ban

A federal judge in Idaho struck down the state's ban on gay marriage Tuesday. A federal judge struck down Idaho's same-sex marriage ban Tuesday, ruling that it violated gay couples' constitutional rights.

Nintendo: Sorry for 'Disappointing' 'Tomodachi Life' 3DS Game Players, but Gay Marriage Still Isn't Possible

Nintendo has issued a formal apology for ignoring the possibility for same-sex relationships in their life simulation game "Tomodachi Life."

LGBT News: Majority of Gay & Lesbian Employees Remain Closeted at Work, Poll Suggests

A new poll shows that more than half of gay employees in America stay in the closet at work because they don't feel comfortable in their workplace environments.

Brendan Eich Leaves Mozilla: CEOs Can't Have It Both Ways - Opinion

The two-week public fight over the new CEO of Mozilla Corp., Brendan Eich, concluded on Thursday when Eich announced on his blog that he would be resigning from his position. Cue the recriminations.

Elton John Tour & Songs: 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' Singer, David Furnish Announce Wedding Will Take Place May

Legendary singer-songwriter Elton John and his 21-year partner David Furnish have announced their plans to get married in May. Furnish is a filmmaker who is best known for his documentary, Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras.

Mozilla Employees Ask CEO to Resign for His Support of Prop 8 Same-Sex Marriage Ban

Mozilla's recently appointed Chief Executive Brendan Eich has comes under harsh criticism from his own employees as they are calling for his resignation as the head of the software developing company for publicly and financially supporting California's Proposition 8 back in 2008.

Hobby Lobby Affordable Care Act Contraception Update: Retailer Could Suffer from Supreme Court Case on Obamacare's Contraception Mandate

As the U.S. Supreme Court debated Tuesday about whether for-profit companies could refuse the Affordable Care Act's mandate for contraception coverage to its employees citing religious beliefs, Hobby Lobby became part of a list of organizations to publicly take a religiously conservative stance on socioeconomic topics.

Supreme Court's Contraception Ruling for Hobby Lobby Could Have Reach Far Beyond Women’s Rights to Choose

On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding the Affordable Care Act's requirement that for-profit corporations provide insurance coverage for contraception, according to the "New York Times."

Marriage Equality In Michigan: LGBT Couples Can File For Marriage Licenses Starting On Monday

District judge overturns constitutional ban on same-sex marriage the Great Lakes state. The dominos continue to fall. Following 17 other states and the District of Columbia, Michigan will now allow same-sex marriages.

Gay Couple Attacked In New York City; Search Continues for Assailant

Couple victims of hate crime after attack in Greenwich Village. After a series of anti-gay attacks in New York City, gay people still cannot feel safe in one of the most diverse cities in the world.

Disney Ceases Charitable Donations Toward Boy Scouts of America

The Walt Disney Company announced Friday that it will halt charity funding toward the Boy Scouts of America in 2015 because of the national organization's membership policy that bans leaders from being openly gay, CNN reported.

Uganda Gay Laws: Tabloid Publishes List of Homosexuals After Anti-Gay Legislation Passes

A Ugandan newspaper has published a list outing several suspected homosexuals. This comes just a day after their President signed a harsh anti-gay bill into law.

Anti-Gay Legislation Passes in Arizona; Will Governor Sign Off On It?

Arizona is waiting of Governor Jane Brewer's decision on whether or not to veto a bill that would allow business owners to discriminate on customers because of their sexual orientation.

Gay Marriage: Legal Same-Sex Recognition Expanded at Federal Level

Same sex married couples become eligible for various federal benefits. Following a year of various victories by the LGBT community in the United States, Attorney General Eric Holder will announce today a further expansion of same sex marriage recognition at the federal level.

Obama State of Union Address: President Invites Special Guests; Who Are They?

Openly Gay NBA Player Jason Collins and Boston Marathon Bombing survivors Carlos Arrendondo and Jeff Bauman will be among the guests attending President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address on Tuesday, the White House reported.

Gay Journalist Attacked in Midtown Manhattan; Was It A Hate Crime?

Police are investigating a possible hate crime after openly gay journalist Randy Gener was attacked and badly beaten while walking home from a party on January 17 in Manhattan.

Grammys 2014: Madonna To Perform With Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

Collaboration performance will be about gay rights in America After her ankle injury earlier this week, many fans began to doubt whether Madonna would be able to return to the stage.

Marriage Equality in Utah: Judge Strikes Down State's Gay Marriage Ban

A federal judge in Utah has struck down the state's constitutional ban against same-sex marriage. Utah is, for now, the 18th state to allow such marriages. The state plans to appeal the ruling.

Gay Marriage States 2013: Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn Passes Marriage Equality, 16th State to Do So

Illinois has joined a growing list of states to recognize marriage equality Illinois has joined a growing list of states to recognize marriage equality.

Gay Marriage New Jersey 2013: Garden State Overrules Governor Chris Christie's Appeal, Becomes Latest State To Legalize Marriage Equality

The New Jersey Supreme Court overruled Governor Chris Christie's administration request to delay marriage equality in the state and gay couples will be able to marry starting on Monday
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