Chick-fil-A wades into a fast-food fight over same-sex marriage rights

ATLANTA (CNN) — Ordering lunch just got a lot more complicated than deciding how to answer, “Do you want fries with that?” Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy sparked reactions that were swift and strong after he weighed in on same-sex marriage by saying his company backs the traditional family unit. Politicians from Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel…

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Democratic Party platform language includes same-sex marriage, pro-LGBT priorities

The Democratic Party has drafted language to define its priorities, including the endorsement of same-sex marriage and other pro-LGBT positions as part of the party’s language according to reports at the Washington Blade. The initial drafting process included a 15-member, unanimously passed inclusion of a marriage equality plank according to gay committee member Rep. Barney…

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