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New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds school policy against forced outing

The state's highest court ruled that a parent's challenge to a policy protecting student privacy was invalid.

New Hampshire judge rules state must give DP benefits to gay workers

A New Hampshire judge ruled Friday that the state must offer domestic-partnership benefits to LGBT government workers.

Massachusetts court to hear lawsuit over nonresident same-sex marriages

On Thursday the Massachusetts supreme judicial court will hear arguments on the denial of marriage licenses to eight out-of-state gay couples. At issue is a 1913 law that forbids out-of-state couples from marrying in Massachusetts if their union would not be legally recognized in their own state.

Out U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas Marries His Boyfriend

“Vann and I are excited to share that we’re married!” Pappas announced on Twitter.

Republican AGs ask SCOTUS to uphold anti-trans sports laws

Twenty-six attorneys general have filed a friend-of-the-court brief urging the Supreme Court to do so.

Republicans Put 'Gay Panic' Defense Ban on Pause in New Hampshire

New Hampshire was on the brink of banning the "gay panic" defense, until the law was put on hold at the last minute.

GOP Says #GiveThePeopleAVoice as Dems Demand #DoYourJob

Republicans say the American people should have "a voice" in nominating the next Supreme Court justice, disregarding the fact that the American people elected Barack Obama to office for a full eight years. 

House GOP Will Ask Supreme Court to Take DOMA Case

The Supreme Court could rule on DOMA within the year if House Republicans defending the law ask justices to consider their appeal, as BLAG has indicated in a new filing.

10 States Ask California Court to Delay Gay Marriage

The attorneys general of 10 states are urging the California supreme court to delay finalizing its ruling to legalize same-sex marriage. The attorneys general say in court documents filed Thursday that they have an interest in the case because they would have to determine if their states would recognize the marriage of gay residents who wed in California.

Gay Man to Rubio: 'Why Do You Want Me Back in the Closet?'

Rubio tells a New Hampshire resident that if he wants marriage equality, he should get the legislature to enact it — which the state's legislature did, seven years ago. 

Same-Sex Couples in Puerto Rico Can Marry July 15

With today's pro-equality ruling from the First Circuit Court of Appeals, same-sex marriages can begin in Puerto Rico on July 15, according to reports.

Op-ed: Time To Update Our Flag

Bishop Gene Robinson says the LGBT Pride flag is clearly missing two crucial colors.

No Spousal Benefits for Gay Veterans

A letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs confirms gay and lesbian veterans will continue to be denied spousal benefits.

'Moderate' John Kasich Dodges Gay Student's Question on LGBT Protections

Ohio Gov. John Kasich might just be the only GOP candidate who is not in favor of overturning the marriage equality decision, but he won't say much about LGBT rights beyond that.

'Socialist Pansies' Referenced in TV Ad From GOP Senate Candidate

The Human Rights Campaign is calling out New Hampshire's Donald Bolduc for his use of the antigay slur.

Moderate George Pataki Drops Out

The former governor of New York was the most moderate of the primary candidates.