Gay marriage plaintiffs endorse Biden, call him "greatest ally"
"We won that fight for the freedom to marry because of an ally in the White House, Joe Biden," Jim Obergefell and Judith Kasen-Windsor said in a joint statement.
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Costa Rica first country in Central America to legalize same-sex marriage
Two women became the first legally married same-sex couple in Costa Rica when a notary wearing a face mask pronounced them "wife and wife."
Chick-fil-A won't donate to anti-LGBTQ+ charities
Chick-fil-A is planning to change its charitable donations in the new year as the fast-food chain tries to avoid the spotlight that came with its history of financing evangelical groups that opposed LGBTQ rights, including same-sex marriage. CBSN Los Angeles reports.
Putin wants Russian constitution to ban gay marriage
Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to explicitly define marriage as a "union of a man and a woman."
Hallmark parent CEO to leave after same-sex ad controversy
Exit of Crown Media chief Bill Abbott comes a month after the channel yanked, then reinstated, same-sex ad campaign.
Methodists propose split over LGBTQ impasse
Two factions within the church have not been able to agree on the issue of gay marriage and clergy.
Israeli same-sex couples find legal loophole for marriage
Israel embraces gay tourists – and even hosts a gay Pride – but lags behind when it comes to gay rights
Hundreds of thousands celebrate Pride parade in Taiwan
Every year, Taipei hosts the largest Pride parade in Asia. This year, it was extra special
Warren's joke during LGBTQ town hall goes viral
When asked how she would respond to a supporter who believes marriage is between one man and one woman, Warren responded with a joke
"Bachelor" makes history with show's first LGBTQ proposal
Demi Burnett and Kristian Haggerty are the first same-sex proposal in the franchise's 17-year history
Supreme Court avoids lesbian wedding cake dispute
The justices' action keeps the high-profile case off the court's election-year calendar and orders state judges to take a new look at the dispute
Ecuador's highest court legalizes same-sex marriage
Ecuador's highest court approved same-sex marriage Wednesday — a huge milestone for the LGBTQ community in the traditionally Catholic and conservative country
Botswana decriminalizes gay sex in big win for LGBT rights in Africa
Judges say sexual orientation not a "fashion statement," and "criminalization of love or finding fulfillment in love dilutes compassion and tolerance"
New push to recognize twin boy's U.S. citizenship
More than 90 Democrats signed a letter urging the State Department to recognize the citizenship of children whose parents are in same-sex marriages
First same-sex couples marry in Taiwan
Last week, Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. Today, the first official weddings are underway.
Alabama public TV refuses to air "Arthur" episode with gay wedding
The episode had people talking across the country – but kids in Alabama never saw it
Taiwan's government legalize same-sex marriage in 1st for Asia
Legislature's vote allows same-sex couples full legal marriage rights, including in areas such as taxes, insurance and child custody
Trump says it's "great" to see Buttigieg with his husband
Trump said he had "no problem whatsoever" with the fact that Pete Buttigieg, a Democratic candidate for president, is gay
"Arthur" character comes out as gay and gets married in season 22 premiere
This is not the first time the long-running educational cartoon has included an LGBTQ character
Methodist Church votes to ban gay clergy and same-sex marriage
A vote Wednesday by the United Methodist Church worldwide conference banned gay and lesbian clerics and the officiating of same-sex marriages.
Chick-fil-A barred on college campus due to LGBTQ stance
New Jersey's Rider University excludes the chain as an on-campus option due to its "widely perceived" record
Kentucky clerk who refused gay marriage licenses is voted out
This was the first time Kim Davis faced re-election since 2015, when she defied the Supreme Court ruling and refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses
Top U.K. court rules for bakers in "gay cake" case
The "Support Gay Marriage" cake was at odds with the Northern Irish bakers' Christian values
U.S. says same-sex partners of U.N. staff will have to marry or leave
Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power called the policy "needlessly cruel & bigoted"
Joe Biden launches "As You Are" initiative to promote LGBTQ acceptance
The campaign is aimed at promoting the importance of family acceptance of LGBTQ youth in America
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Whistleblower says DEA let fentanyl pills hit the streets
Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks
El-Sayed's faith, family under scrutiny in campaign. Here's what we know.
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Ship burns as Iran claims 3 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz
Judge rejects DOJ's push to force California to set aside ballots
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