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Pam Bondi promises to 'respect the law' on marriage equality in Senate confirmation hearing

Bondi, nominated to be the next attorney general, made the comment after California Sen. Adam Schiff, a Democrat, asked if she would defend the marriage of LGBTQ+ couples.

Anti-LGBTQ+ policies harm the health of not only LGBTQ+ people, but all Americans

Rigorous and long-standing research demonstrates that LGBTQ+-inclusive policies support safer communities and stronger economies for everyone, while exclusionary laws worsen and limit access to essential services.

Marriage Equality Coming to Australia 'Sooner Than Everyone Thinks'

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

WATCH: Hawaiians Debate Marriage Equality

Members of the public were invited to give testimony in one-minute segments Monday before the Hawaii Senate Committee on Judiciary and Labor.

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.

The Advocates 2024: Taiwanese trailblazer Nymphia Wind

The Drag Race season 16 winner broke new ground as the show's first East Asian winner, and her home country couldn't be prouder.

Two media insiders are forming a collective advocating for the community

The past decade saw incredible progress in LGBTQ+ representation in media, but recent trends show a concerning decline. Learn how the latest initiative strives to ensure LGBTQ+ stories and creatives can be celebrated and supported.

The country did a complete 180 on a once-divisive issue starting 20 years ago

The vast majority of Americans opposed same-sex marriage on May 17, 2004, when the first same-sex couples took their vows after a court decision in Massachusetts. Well, times have changed.

Joe Fryer, NBC News' jack-of-all-trades, is his social studies class's newest celebrity

Fryer keeps busy throughout the week as the newest anchor on Saturday Today, as well as NBC News NOW, and a correspondent reporting across the network.

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.

New book tracks 50 years of landmark LGBTQ+ legal battles

Making the Case for Equality, featuring a foreword by author Roxane Gay, celebrates 50 years of Lambda Legal's advocacy for LGBTQ+ civil rights.

Barack Obama made history by publicly supporting same-sex marriages 12 years ago today

In the years since, the LGBTQ+ community has seen tremendous strides in the push toward equality, but much work remains to protect the rights of marginalized people.

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

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

Why The Advocate endorses Kamala Harris for president

Harris has brought a long and strong record of LGBTQ+ rights support to the White House, and promises to do even more.

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.

A royal love story: India's first out gay prince and his American husband

Discover the powerful love story of Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil and Prince DeAndre Richardson, who are breaking barriers and fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in India.

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.