gay rights

Antigay Violence Rattles Georgetown

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - November 3, 2009

Two assaults in a week involving antigay slurs have raised Georgetown students' concern. more >>

Readers Respond to Obama's Complex Stance on Gay Unions

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - October 21, 2009

Readers respond to his lack of support for gay marriage after voicing support for gay couples. more >>

Poll: Is Obama's Stated Lack of Support for Gay Marriage Genuine?

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - October 16, 2009

The president says he doesn't support gay marriage, but some supporters and opponents suspect otherwise. more >>

Is Obama Having It Both Ways on Gay Marriage?

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - October 15, 2009

Conservatives say the president has expressed both support for and opposition to gay marriage. more >>

Pro-Gay Marriage Ad Features Catholic Mom

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - October 13, 2009

A conservative Catholic group says the ad implies Catholic support for same-sex unions. more >>

Quote of the (Long) Weekend: Obama on Gay Relationships

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - October 13, 2009

Obama says nation will recognize gay relationships as "real and admirable." more >>

Barney Frank Disses Gay Equality March

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 12, 2009

Barney Frank turned his acid wit on gay marchers. As usual, he's right. more >>

Survey: Support for Gay Civil Unions Grows to 57 Percent

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - October 9, 2009

Even as the nation moves right on other social issues, 57 percent of Americans are OK with such unions. more >>

McDonnell Thesis Heats Up Virginia Governor's Race

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - September 10, 2009

Democrats hope the controversy will be an opening for Democrat Creigh Deeds. more >>

Does the American Psychological Association Want Gays to Switch Churches?

By Warren Throckmorton - God & Country - August 21, 2009

What a new report from the American Psychological Association really says about religious gays. more >>

Gay Rights Leader Doubts Obama's Anti-Gay Marriage Stance

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - August 11, 2009

Solmonese says 'it's hard to imagine' the president 'genuinely opposes' same-sex marriage. more >>

Joe Solmonese Interview: Why Gays Should Trust Obama

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - August 10, 2009

Joe Solmonese says he disagrees with gay rights advocates who are disappointed in President Obama. more >>

Why Gays Can Trust Obama

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - August 7, 2009

Human Rights Campaign's Joe Solmonese is confident Obama will follow through on his campaign promises. more >>

Virtual School Hopes to Offer Welcoming Community for Gays

By Zach Miners - On Education - August 7, 2009

The first online school for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students might open next year. more >>

Human Rights Campaign President and Prop. 8 Architect Become Friends

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - July 29, 2009

A top gay activist and a pastor who helped pass California's gay marriage ban open a dialogue. more >>

A New Lobbying Force for Gay Rights: Clergy

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - July 28, 2009

Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese on how his group has stepped up religious outreach. more >>

Human Rights Campaign Posts Religion-Themed 'Changing the Conversation' Video

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - July 28, 2009

The Human Rights Campaign has posted video of its recent Clergy Call event. more >>

Controversy Over Antigay Comments at NYU

By Jessica Calefati - The Paper Trail - July 24, 2009

A Singaporean law professor who made the remarks cancels her plans to teach at NYU. more >>

Does the Hate Crimes Bill Threaten Religious Liberties?

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - July 17, 2009

As the hate crimes bill nears passage, religious conservatives say it targets pastors. more >>

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Foe Patrick Murphy Turns Up the Heat

By Paul Bedard and Amanda Ruggeri - Washington Whispers - July 8, 2009

Rep. Patrick Murphy wants lawmakers to risk their safe political seats and vote to overturn Don't Ask. more >>

Gays Step Up Efforts to Reverse Gay-as-Godless Stereotype

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - July 2, 2009

Gay rights activists are belatedly stepping up religious messaging and outreach more >>

Forty Years After Riots at Stonewall Inn, Gays Are Still Fighting

Nation & World - June 25, 2009

Four decades ago, police raids to root out homosexuals at New York's Stonewall Inn caused an uprising. more >>

It's Slow Going on Gay Rights Issues for Obama

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - June 23, 2009

Obama's extension of some benefits to gay partners of federal employees irks both sides of the debate. more >>

Poll: Support for Gay Marriage Falls, but Most Favor Legal Recognition for Gay Couples

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - June 22, 2009

Support for gay marriage is down, but support for legally recognizing gay couples is up. more >>

Ex-Miss California Carrie Prejean Working on a Book

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - June 19, 2009

Carrie Prejean is shopping a book about her situation to publishers. more >>