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Democrats and Republicans Alike Wary of Virginia's Radical Lt. Gov. Nominee
The Republican Party in Virginia nominated right-wing Bishop E.W. Jackson to run for lieutenant governor, sparking negative comments about Jackson's extremism from across the political spectrum. read more

Father of Teen Lesbian Facing Criminal Charges Says Daughter's Been Targeted Before
Steven Hunt says his the parents of his daughter's girlfriend are out to ruin the high school senior's future. read more

Illinois Will Pass Marriage Equality Bill, Sponsor Says
Rep. Greg Harris of Illinois predicts success for the state's marriage equality bill, which coincidentally today picked up Bill Clinton's endorsement. read more

Jesse Tyler Ferguson Slams His Former Catholic School For Forcing Trans Teen To Wear Women's Graduation Garb
Jesse Tyler Ferguson wants everyone to be themselves. read more

French Marriage Equality Opponent Commits Suicide at Notre Dame
Dominique Venner shot himself to death in the famed Paris cathedral today. read more

LGBT-Inclusive Immigration Reform Good As Dead, Say Advocates
As two key Democratic senators indicate that they won't vote for a provision that would help binational same-sex couples sponsor a spouse for citizenship, LGBT-inclusive immigration reform is all but certain to exclude protections for LGBT famil ...

PHOTOS: New Yorkers Combat Violence With Protest
Responding to five bias-related attacks in the past month, including one fatality, New York City's LGBT community turned out in force to demand an end to antigay assaults. read more

Church of Scotland to Allow Gay Ministers
A vote taken Monday will let congregations appoint openly gay, partnered clergy, opting out of the church's general ban. read more

Another Gay Man Attacked in New York City
Dan Contarino, a nightlife promoter, was brutally beaten last night in the East Village. Now reports are coming in that a gay male couple was also attacked in the SoHo neighborhood. read more

Op-ed: Religion Shouldn't Be an Excuse for Discrimination
The right to follow a particular religion is a fundamental one for Americans, but the ACLU says it does not grant a free pass to discriminate against LGBT people. read more