National Cathedral to Officiate Same-Sex Marriages
Medioimages/Photodisc/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The wedding bells will chime in the 106-year-old Washington National Cathedral as Rev. Gary Hall affirmed that — effective immediately — same-sex weddings may be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Episc…
“Modern Family” Star Supports Gay Marriage Bill in Illinois
Charley Gallay/WireImage(CHICAGO) — Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson is lending his support to a proposed bill in Illinois that would legalize gay marriage.The openly gay actor was in Chicago Wednesday to launch Marriage Equality Days of Action…
Gay Marine Proposes to Boyfriend at White House
Mike Tapscott / American Military Partner Association(WASHINGTON) — U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Matthew Phelps made history Saturday at the home of his commander in chief.The 35-year-old active-duty officer proposed to his boyfriend, Ben Schock, 26, in th…
Same-Sex Marriage May Have Mental Health Benefits, Study Finds
Jupiterimages/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — As the Supreme Court gears up to hear arguments on the legality of same-sex marriage, a new study suggests such unions may boost mental health.Gay, lesbian and bisexual people who are married have significantly low…
US Supreme Court to Hear Same-Sex Marriage Cases
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court Friday decided to take up two major cases regarding gay marriage, one of which could ultimately lead the court to decide whether there is a fundamental right to same-sex marriage.The justices anno…
Supreme Court Takes No Action on Gay Marriage
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — When the nine Supreme Court justices retreated behind closed doors Friday for their regularly scheduled conference, they considered the issue of gay marriage and were widely expected to decide whether to take up a …
Supreme Court to Decide Whether to Take Gay Marriage Case
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — When the nine Supreme Court justices retreat behind closed doors on Friday for their regularly scheduled conference, they will consider the issue of gay marriage and decide whether to take up a case that could ulti…
Poll: Majority Supports Path to Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Most Americans support a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants, an issue that may be high on the agenda of newly re-elected President Obama and the 113th Congress, given the increased importance of nonwhites — …
Washington Voters Approve Same-Sex Marriage
Jupiterimages/Thinkstock(OLYMPIA, Wash.) — Washington State voters have joined Maryland and Maine in approving same-sex marriage referendums that were put on the ballot on Election Day.The delay in the Washington outcome was due to the closeness of th…
Brad Pitt Donating $100K to Same-Sex Marriage Campaign
ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Brad Pitt is putting his money where his mouth is as he pushes for the legalization of same-sex marriage in a number of states.The Human Rights Campaign announced on Wednesday that Pitt will match every …
Sale of Anne Hathaway’s Wedding Pics to Benefit Gay Marriage Org
Fred Duval/FilmMagic(NEW YORK) — Anne Hathaway is selling her wedding photos to help raise money for a cause that’s close to her heart.The 29-year-old Dark Knight Rises star will donate a portion of the proceeds from the sales of her wedding photos to…
Supreme Court Faces Affirmative Action and Gay Marriage
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — For anyone fearing that this Supreme Court term might lack the drama of the last one: fear not.On Monday, for the first time since delivering the explosive health care decision last spring, the justices will take t…
Supreme Court Faces Affirmative Action and Gay Marriage
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — On Monday, for the first time since delivering the explosive health care decision last spring, the justices will take the bench and officially begin a new term. On the docket is a major case regarding affirmative a…
Chick-Fil-A Re-Evaluates Funding for Anti-Gay Marriage Groups
Alex Wong/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A Chicago lawmaker says that Chick-fil-A is re-evaluating the multimillion-dollar donations the company gives to anti-gay marriage activists and other groups with “political agendas,” a month after compan…
NFL Punter Goes on Tirade for Gay Marriage
Tom Dahlin/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe is a professional at drop kicking footballs, and Friday he proved he could rhetorically do the same to a legislator who he said tried to trample the First Amendment rights of ano…
Paul Ryan on Social Issues: Where Does He Stand?
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Mitt Romney’s pick of Paul Ryan as his running mate set off weekend-long debates about the young Wisconsin rep’s fiscal policies, but less was said about his stance on social issues. Where does Romney’s runn…
Gay Marriage Activists Try Again to Counter Chick-fil-A Day
Spencer Platt/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — After traditional marriage advocates came out en masse for Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day last week, gay marriage activists are planning to swarm Starbucks on Tuesday to show their support for companies that offe…
Gay Marriage Activists Try Again to Counter Chick-fil-A Day
Spencer Platt/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — After traditional marriage advocates came out en masse for Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day last week, gay marriage activists are planning to swarm Starbucks on Tuesday to show their support for companies that offe…
Amway Boycotted for Anti-Gay Marriage Donation
Rex Larsen-Pool/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — After hundreds of thousands of people ate “mor chikin” last week to support the Chick-fil-A CEO’s traditional-marriage stance, another prominent company has found itself in the crosshairs of a boycott sparked b…
Chick-fil-A Opponents Stage Same-Sex Kiss-In
Alex Wong/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — On Wednesday, hundreds of thousands of traditional marriage activists ate “mor chickin” to support Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day. On Thursday, it is same-sex marriage allies’ turn.Gay marriage supporters are put…