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LGBTQ-Supportive Texas Church Firebombed After Right-Wing YouTube Video

The video's makers deny any connection to the attack, and police haven't established one, but the investigation continues.

WATCH: Did a Texas Chef Refuse to Cater This Gay Wedding?

Plans for a same-sex wedding at the Hilton Garden Inn in Plano, Texas, are on hold as the hotel investigates allegations of antigay statements by the chef.

'Sodomite Semen' Church: Officially a Hate Group

Pastor James David Manning's ATLAH World Missionary Church is one of four newcomers to the Southern Poverty Law Center's list of anti-LGBT hate groups.

Ivanka Helps Migrant Families by Giving 50K to Anti-LGBT Church

The First Daughter donated to a church whose pastor has railed against marriage equality. 

Anti-LGBTQ Attorney Matthew Kacsmaryk Confirmed as Federal Judge

Kacsmaryk has called trans people "delusional" and the Equality Act the "inequality act."

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Chipotle to Papa John's: 60 Corps That Improved LGBTQ Policies in 2020

The Human Rights Campaign released its Corporate Equality Index, and dozens of businesses nabbed perfect scores for the first time.

Trump Nominee: Satan Makes Trans Kids, Same-Sex Marriage 'Disgusting'

Jeff Mateer -- who could be deciding on your rights -- is as radical as they get.

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Michael Benjamin Washington on Playing Boys' Only Black Character

The actor discusses his roles in 30 Rock and Boys, and his plan to honor Maya Angelou. 

Welcoming workplaces

In 2005 a record number of Fortune 500 companies are offering protections to gay and lesbian workers and their spouses. Here are 10 shining examples of the best employers

Like (Closeted) Mother, Like (Closeted) Daughter

Erin Judge -- a bisexual woman married to a man -- can relate to her mother's desire to stay closeted in 1990s Texas.

Michael Urie: Partner Benefits

After an acclaimed turn on the stage, Michael Urie returns to series television with Partners, a sharp new comedy from the creators of Will & Grace.

Texas Marriage Equality Plaintiff Runs for State Senate

Mark Phariss will seek a Dallas-area Senate seat.

Texas Judge Refuses to Marry Same-Sex Couples, Cites Supreme Court Decision

She claims that the decision that allowed a Colorado web designer not to be forced to create a site contrary to her beliefs extends to her view that only heterosexual couples should be married.

Texas Dads Denied Surrogacy Services Because of Marriage Discrimination

A Texas fertility clinic turned Jason Hanna and Joe Riggs away because they aren't legally married in Texas.

Former Sportscaster Sues, Says Fox Fired Him for Antigay Religious Beliefs

Craig James claims Fox Sports didn't care for the antigay comments he made while seeking political office.

Elite Figure Skater Amber Glenn Comes Out as Bi/Pan

Glenn, a favorite to win a national championship in January, is Team USA's only out LGBTQ female member.

Episcopal dioceses wrestle with leaving church over gays

Dallas bishop James M. Stanton is among the leaders of seven Episcopal dioceses who have rejected the authority of the denomination's incoming national leader, Nevada bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, as the debate over the Bible and gay relationships tears at the church.

PHOTOS: Meet the Men Taking on Texas's Marriage Ban

Vic Holmes and Mark Phariss want to get married, so they sued the state of Texas. Braden Summers fills in the romantic details with his moving photographs to prove All Love Is Equal.