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Ghana’s new president says proposed anti-LGBTQ+ law is effectively dead on procedural grounds

President John Mahama says he wants to open dialogue on the law, while one legislator said he would rather be dead than live in a country that affirmed LGBTQ+ rights.

President Obama Applauds LGBT Victories at Supreme Court

The president revived language from his second inaugural speech, stressing that if we are all created equal, "the love we commit to one another must be equal as well."

Gitmo Prisoner Looking to Mingle on Match.com, Applauds Caitlyn Jenner

One of the world's most notorious military prisons can't keep one detainee from having an active interest in dating and American popular culture.

Jodie Foster has some praise for Gen Z while applauding Bella Ramsey's 'authenticity'

Jodie Foster may have some problems with Gen Z, but the "authenticity" brought by young stars like Bella Ramsey is something she greatly admires.

Social Security Will Allow Users to Select Own Gender Marker

LGBTQ+ groups applauded the move, which eliminates the need to provide documentation of gender.

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Simon finally applauds Taylor Hicks, and Elliott takes his Donny Hathaway CD collection home.

Jerry Falwell Jr.: I Agree With Trump's LGBT Platform '100 Percent'

One of the nation's leading antigay conversatives has applauded a recent speech from the Republican nominee.

Joe Biden Applauds Gay Advocates

"You are freeing the soul of the American people," said the vice president at a campaign stop in Provincetown, Mass.

Rights Groups, Elected Officials Applaud Respect for Marriage Act

Many are thrilled with Biden's signing of the marriage equality bill, but they note that more work remains to protect the LGBTQ+ community.

Archbishop Dolan to NFL Hopeful Michael Sam: 'Bravo'

'Good for him,' New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan says of NFL hopeful Michael Sam revealing he is gay. 'I would have no sense of judgment on him.'

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Ballot Language Approved for Maryland Marriage Referendum

Marriage equality advocates applauded the language that will appear on the November ballot, while opponents criticized the wording.

Four Priests Outed as Pope Offers Support for Mexico Gay Marriage Protesters

Pope Francis applauded anti-LGBT protesters fighting "in favor of family and life."

Famous and Powerful Express Joy for Irish Marriage Vote

People around the globe are applauding the arrival of marriage equality in Ireland after today's historic, landslide victory.

Trevor Noah Applauds the New 'Transgender' iPhone?

For years, auxiliary cables have been labeled "male" or "female." Without headphone jacks, The Daily Show notes, Apple is leading its own tech equivalent of a gender revolution. 

Reading the Far Right: Applauding the Trans Ban and Misusing History

Among this week's farthest-out assertions: Trump's trans ban was an act of love, and Hitler was inspired by progressives.

Clive Davis Applauds Hip-Hop For Embracing Frank Ocean

The recently out crooner says, "They accepted him as a person."

Activists Cheer House's Inclusive Domestic Violence Bill

The House passed the LGBT-inclusive Senate version of a bill reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act by a bipartisan vote of 286-138.

Equality Allies, 2014

Applauding companies that are committed to corporate diversity.

‘Paw Patrol’ Spinoff Gets Nonbinary Character and the Right Freaks Out

The introduction of a nonbinary character was applauded by many, but it's also genereated fierce criticism from conservative groups.