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Kim Davis is back in court because she doesn't want to pay a gay couple

The former Kentucky county clerk went to jail rather than issue marriage licenses to a gay couple, and now she's gunning to overturn marriage equality in the U.S. Supreme Court.

A Prop 8 couple remembers how much of an LGBTQ+ ally Kamala Harris is

Kamala Harris officiated Kris Perry and Sandy Stier's wedding in 2013, just an hour after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the stay on same-sex marriages in California.

Alaska Town Rallies Around Same-Sex Couple Denied Service by Florist

A Ketchikan, Alaska, florist declined to provide flowers for the wedding of Tommy Varela and Stephen Kossak.

PHOTOS: Help Copenhagen Celebrate 25 Years of Legal Recognition

The world's very first same-sex couple to be legally recognized got hitched in 1989. Help the couple celebrate their silver anniversary by sending your own photos.

Penn. County Prepares to Issue Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

Officials in Montgomery County say they are ready to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, despite the state's ban.

LGBTQ+ parents are rushing to adopt their children before Trump is sworn in

Attorneys have been inundated with requests for adoptions, a safeguard some queer families are using to make sure they retain parental rights to their nonbiological kids before a second Trump administration that may be hostile to LGBTQ+ people.

A path toward dignity and equality with PRIDE Act

The fight for marriage equality has been a long and emotional journey for many in the LGBTQ+ community. The PRIDE Act aims to right the wrongs of the past and ensure equal treatment for all couples, writes congressional representatives of the Equality Caucus.

Second Judge Rules for N.C. Marriage Equality — But Will Legislators Challenge?

Today's ruling follows one that brought marriage equality to the state Friday, but it allows Republican legislative leaders to intervene and potentially appeal.

Church of England Plans Blessings for Gay Couples

Parishes within the Church of England still cannot officially marry gay and lesbian couples, but can offer public blessings.

Arizona Couples Sue for Marriage Equality

The four same-sex couples say lack of marriage rights and recognition in the state is a violation of the U.S. Constitution.

Pope Francis: Blessings for same-sex couples are for the people, not the unions

The pope issued a clarification of sorts in an address at the Vatican Friday.

India Close To Rescinding More LGBT Rights

Only Parliament stands between the draft bill and thousands of LGBT couples facing a serious blow to their parental rights.

Gay Man Says He Was Held Down, Assaulted at Homophobic Church

Oklahoma gay man Sean Cormie says people at his church pinned him down and punched him as they prayed over him.

Kelly Clarkson on Being an LGBTQ+ Ally and Centering Queer Stories

Clarkson steps in as the heir apparent to Oprah, Rosie, and Ellen by fostering and modeling inclusivity on The Kelly Clarkson Show

Which Nation Supports Equal Marriage, But Doesn't Allow It?

Seven in 10 Australians now support same-sex marriage, despite the fact that such unions are illegal in the country.

Marriage Equality Coming to Australia 'Sooner Than Everyone Thinks'

The right is outraged over comments by the defense minister that were caught on tape.