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Gay Soccer Player Robbie Rogers Joins LA Galaxy

SPORTS | By Greg Beacham | Saturday May 25, 2013
Robbie Rogers is joining the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer in another step by openly gay athletes in professional sports.

’Virginia Adopts’ Draws GLBT Ire

FAMILY | By John Riley | Saturday May 25, 2013
LGBT groups are crying foul after Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) launched a campaign Friday aimed at finding homes for a thousand of the nearly 4,000 children in Virginia’s foster care system.

Super Bowl Champion Brendon Ayanbadejo "Tackles Equality" in Florida

NATIONAL | By Scott Holland | Saturday May 25, 2013
Former Baltimore Ravens’ Linebacker and Super Bowl Champion Brendon Ayanbadejo has made national headlines for his outspoken support of Marriage Equality and attempts to put an end to anti-LGBT discrimination.
A mockup of a Harvey Milk stamp

Report: Milk Stamp Set for 2014

NATIONAL | By Matthew S. Bajko | Saturday May 25, 2013
The United States Postal Service will reportedly release a stamp featuring the late gay San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk in 2014. It would mark the first time a stamp has been issued specifically to honor an LGBT person.
A mockup of a Harvey Milk stamp

Gays with Guns: A Growing Subculture?

NATIONAL | By Shaun Knittel | Saturday May 25, 2013
With the recent string of anti-gay attacks in New York City, it may come to no surprise to some that LGBT groups supporting the right to bear arms are beginning to gain some momentum within the community.

Researchers: Marriage Bans Cause Psychological Harm

NATIONAL | By Sergio N. Candido | Saturday May 25, 2013
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health are awaiting the Supreme Court decisions on gay marriage cases this June for scientific reasons - they want to study the psychological impact (whether positive or negative) of the outcome.
People ride atop a vehicle waving a Puerto Rican flag.

Puerto Rico Approves Anti-Discrimination Bill

INTERNATIONAL | By Danica Coto | Friday May 24, 2013
Legislators in Puerto Rico on Friday approved a heavily debated bill that outlaws employment discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation.
Boy Scouts of America Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock.

After Vote on Gay Youth, Scouts Face More Turmoil

NATIONAL | By David Crary | Friday May 24, 2013
The Boy Scouts of America will get no reprieve from controversy after a contentious vote to accept openly gay boys as Scouts.
Boy Scouts of America Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock.

Nevada Inches Closer to Marriage Equality

NATIONAL | By Jason St. Amand | Friday May 24, 2013
After a teen gave touching testimony about his two mothers and their right to marry, the Nevada Assembly approved a measure that would allow same-sex couples to legally tie the knot.
Boy Scouts of America Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock.

LGBT Groups Have Mixed Feelings on Boy Scouts’ Ruling

NATIONAL | By Jason St. Amand | Friday May 24, 2013
Though the Boy Scouts of America’s recent decision to accept openly gay members, some LGBT groups say it’s not enough and the organization needs to go further by allowing out Scout leaders and volunteers to join.