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Poll: Developed Countries Show Strong Support For Gay Marriage

By Jason St. Amand | Wednesday Jun 19, 2013
A new poll finds that adults from developed countries are extremely supportive of marriage rights for same-sex couples.

Cindy McCain Wins Prestigious LGBT Award, Backlash Ensues

By Jason St. Amand | Wednesday Jun 19, 2013
Cindy McCain recently won an award for her work with the LGBT community, but some are questioning if she deserved the honor because of her GOP ties and because she’s married to Sen. John McCain, who does not support full marriage equality.

Media Study: More Pro Views on Same-Sex Marriage

By David Bauder | Monday Jun 17, 2013
Around the time the U.S. Supreme Court was considering the same-sex marriage issue, news reports had more comments from supporters than opponents, a study released Monday concluded.

Striking Down DOMA & Prop 8 Inevitable?

By Antoinette Weil | Sunday Jun 16, 2013
The Supreme Court could decide on the Defense of Marriage Act and Proposition 8 at any moment, but many pundits and experts are still unsure how the Justices will rule.

Midwest Takes Center Stage in Fight for Marriage Equality

By Megan Barnes | Saturday Jun 15, 2013
Now that all of New England has legalized same-sex marriage, it appears as though the new battle for marriage equality is taking place in the Midwest.

Anti-Gay Marriage Demonstrators May Protest Tour de France

By Jason St. Amand | Wednesday Jun 12, 2013
Anti-gay marriage demonstrators plan on protesting France legalizing gay marriage during the Tour de France, which takes place at the end of the month.

Potential DOMA and Prop 8 Outcomes Explained: HRC Launches SCOTUS Action Center

By EDGE | Wednesday Jun 12, 2013
In anticipation of the SCOTUS ruling on Prop 8 and the DOMA which will likely be announced in the coming weeks, HRC has launched an online resource to take action, spread the word and educate marriage equality supporters and potential allies

Calif. Readies for Possible Return of Gay Marriage

By Lisa Leff | Tuesday Jun 11, 2013
Planning a party for thousands of people would be a challenge under the best of circumstances. Now imagine trying to pull off such a gathering without knowing what day it should happen or if there even will be cause for celebration.

Gay Marriage Vote May Come To Michigan In 2016

Tuesday Jun 11, 2013
With more than half of voters supporting a repeal of Michigan’s gay marriage ban, advocates say it’s not a matter of if - but when - same-sex marriage is legal in the state.

Saying ’No’ to the Dress

By Antoinette Weil | Sunday Jun 9, 2013
Now that 12 states and Washington D.C. recognize gay marriage whole new crop of entrepreneurs and designers are bursting onto the wedding fashion scene, ready to meet the demand of non-traditional brides.