In the spirit of romantic February, the month is best sent off with this gay kiss following a Marine’s arrival from overseas. The photo, posted on Gay Marines Facebook page, garnered over 14,000 likes within days of its posting, over 2,700 shares, and over 3,000 comments congratulating the couple, said to be Brandon Morgan of…
Maine’s Secretary of State, Charlie Summers, confirmed Thursday that same-sex marriage advocates have collected enough signatures to allow a ballot measure this November that, if passed, would extend the freedom to marry to gay and lesbian couples. “Over the past few years, marriage supporters have been talking to their friends, families, coworkers and neighbors about…
Same-sex couples who wish to marry in the state of Maryland anticipate a major victory after its legislature passed a bill Thursday that would legalize gay marriage in the state. The measure is expected to be signed into law after the Senate passed the bill with a 25-22 vote, and comes following a vote of…
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled Wednesday that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. The order comes in wake of a lawsuit filed by Karen Golinski, a federal court employee, based on the denial of equal health insurance benefits by her employer, California‘s Office of…
Same-sex couples who wish to marry in California will have to wait a while longer for their constitutional rights following a reconsideration filed by Prop 8 backers Tuesday. Supporters of the anti-equality measure have slowed its path to the U.S. Supreme Court by asking a federal appeals court to reconsider its Feb. 7 ruling in favor…
Though the Westboro Baptist Church vowed to picket Whitney Houston’s funeral this weekend, the group was a no-show at the Newark-based memorial for the deceased singer. But that didn’t stop Margie J. Phelps, daughter of the church’s founder, from virtually picketing the funeral with what appears to be Photoshopped image of the church rally, although…
A student at Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts says she was punched in the face by two people after writing a pro-marriage equality article which appeared in the university’s student newspaper. The university is planning a rally Tuesday in support of the student journalist to be held at the school’s Moakley Center. Destinie Mogg-Barkalow, 20,…
A co-chair for Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has resigned following accusations that he threatened to deport a former lover to Mexico if he talked about their gay relationship. Arizona’s Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu denied that he made any threats toward the mystery lover, but he formally indicated that he would step down from…
Dick Cheney is said to be a major participant in a lobbying campaign to push same-sex marriage legislation in Maryland according to reports at The Baltimore Sun. The former vice president has been vocal in his support for gay and lesbian marriage and his support for the LGBT community has since increased since leaving his…
Gov. Chris Christie has followed through on his promise to reject a same-sex marriage bill which was passed by the state Assembly Wednesday. The governor took “swift action” to veto the bill Friday, with earlier comments to send the issue to a state referendum. As to whether the state would entertain a same-sex marriage referendum…
