gay rights

'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 >>

Should Obama End the Ban on Gays Serving Openly in the Military?

Opinion - June 19, 2009

Check out the debate in the current U.S. News Weekly. more >>

Poll: Do You Support Obama's Order Extending Benefits to Gay Partners?

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - June 18, 2009

Do you agree with Obama's decision to extend certain benefits to gay partners of federal employees? more >>

Conservative Christians: Obama's Gay Benefits Order Approximates Marriage

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

Conservative Christians say Obama's order approximates the benefits of marriage. more >>

As Obama Extends Federal Benefits to Gay Partners, Poll Suggests Broad Support

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

A Gallup survey suggests support for extending benefits to gay partners of federal employees. more >>

While Defending It in Court, White House Vows to Repeal Defense of Marriage Act

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

The Obama administration says it must defend DOMA against legal challenges but vows to repeal it later. more >>

Hillary Clinton Eyes Gay Rights at State Dept.

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - June 7, 2009

Gay and lesbian diplomats are anxiously awaiting sweeping policy reforms. more >>

Dick Cheney Supports Both Gay Marriage and a State's Right to Ban It

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - June 1, 2009

Former veep supports "any kind of union they wish," but supports states' rights. more >>

How Far Will Mormons Go to Fight Gay Marriage?

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - May 29, 2009

The Mormon Church should think twice before stepping up its fight against gay marriage. more >>

Have Your Views on Same-Sex Marriage Changed in the Last Year?

Opinion - May 28, 2009

A majority of Americans say: 'No, not so much.' more >>

Time to Repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell? Most Americans Favor Gays in the Military

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - May 27, 2009

Gallup finds a large majority of Americans now favor gays in the military. more >>

New Poll, California Proposition 8 Show We've Got a Ways to Go on Gay Marriage

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - May 27, 2009

Along with the Prop 8 decision, it reminds us we've got a ways to go on marriage equality. more >>

California's Prop 8 Ruling Gives Sotomayor an Easier Path

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - May 26, 2009

The decision on gay marriage makes it harder for conservatives to foment outrage over activist judges. more >>

California Supreme Court Was Right to Uphold Anti-Gay Marriage Prop 8

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - May 26, 2009

The law was wrong, but it was valid. more >>

California High Court Upholds Ban on Same-Sex Marriage

Nation & World - May 26, 2009

The court said the people have a right, through the ballot box, to change their constitution. more >>

Poll: Most Mainline Clergy Oppose Gay Marriage

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

Mainline Protestant clergy are trending left on gay rights. more >>

Hospital Visitation Rights for Lesbian Couples: A Brewing Legal Controversy

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - May 20, 2009

This issue is now being decided in court after 2 women were blocked from seeing their dying partners. more >>

Republican Staff Choice Shows GOP Isn't Ready to Move Forward on Gay Marriage

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - May 20, 2009

The new staffer compared gay marriage to pedophilia? Perfect. more >>

Gay Marriage Foes Shift Tactics, Arguing Legalized Gay Unions Threaten Religious Liberty

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - May 19, 2009

Social conservatives argue that legalizing same-sex marriage impinges on religious liberties. more >>

Conservative Activists Argue Gay Marriage Threatens Religious Liberty

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - May 19, 2009

Some are encouraging legislation to give gay couples rights, but allow religious exemptions. more >>