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Out gay Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs law repealing marriage equality ban

The new law ensures that even if the Supreme Court reverses Obergefell, marriage equality will still be legal in Colorado.

Pennsylvania state senate votes in favor of proposed ban

The Pennsylvania state senate voted in favor of a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage Wednesday, although in a blow to conservatives, it defeated an additional proposal to ban civil unions.

Ohio's six-week abortion ban permanently struck down as judge upholds referendum

"The State of Ohio seeks not to uphold the constitutional protection of abortion rights, but to diminish and limit it," Judge Christian Jenkins wrote.

Group Steps in to Defend Hawaii's Marriage Ban

A Hawaii social conservative group can defend the state's anti-gay marriage law in court, a federal judge has ruled.

New Hampshire classroom censorship law is unconstitutional, federal judge rules

The vague law, aimed at discouraging the teaching of issues around race, sex, LGBTQ+ identity, and more, is an impediment to education, according to the judge.

Marriage amendment fails again in Maryland senate

An attempt to revive a constitutional amendment that would prohibit same-sex marriage failed in the Maryland Senate Tuesday in Annapolis, apparently leaving no further options this year for opponents of marriage equality.

Abortion restrictions amount to sex-based discrimination, state Supreme Court says

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled against an antiquated anti-abortion law, with justices issuing a scathing rebuke of the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson decision.

Sarah Sanders Offers Trump's Praise for Cakeshop Ruling

Asked about the baker's freedom versus that of athletes who protest, the White House aide said the issues are different.

Madison mayor leads protest against same-sex marriage ban

The mayor and half the city council of Madison, Wis., denounced the state's new ban on same-sex marriage Tuesday by adding a strongly worded statement to their oath of office.

Despite Republican rhetoric, marriage equality wins big at the ballot box

Voters in California, Colorado, and Hawaii resoundingly affirm love over hate.

Colorado lawmakers introduce legislation to protect LGBTQ+ people after Trump's anti-queer policies

One recent amendment approved by voters and signed into law provides state constitutional protection for marriage equality.

Indiana same-sex marriage ban dies in legislature

The Indiana house rules subcommittee rejected a proposed constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage Tuesday, after a 5-5 vote.

Wisconsin marriage amendment has university faculty and staff looking for new jobs

Gay and lesbian faculty and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Madison say they might quit their jobs because of the state's passage of a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage and civil unions.

TRUMP REVERSES PROGRESS, BANS TRANS PEOPLE IN MILITARY

Trump had fooled some voters during the campaign into believing he was a friend to LGBT people. He isn't.

Signature-gathering can begin for Calif gay marriage ban

California's attorney general has released a summary of a proposed state constitutional amendment that highlights how the measure would strip gay and lesbian couples of most domestic-partnership rights while also banning same-sex marriage.