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Mark Robinson drops lawsuit over CNN's 'Black Nazi' report

Robinson filed the lawsuit over a report which found his full name, picture, and known email address attached comments supporting reinstating slavery and referring to himself as a "black NAZI!"

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.

Doom for NOM?

The antigay organization's finances crumble in the wake of pro-equality legal victories.

BREAKING: North Carolina Now Has Marriage Equality

Same-sex couples in the state began marrying shortly after a federal judge struck down the state's ban about 5:30 p.m. today.

NOM Out to Oust Pro-Equality Sen. Rob Portman

The antigay group says it will let voters know Portman wants to 'redefine marriage' because of his gay son.

Process of Justifying Trans Military Ban May Have Been Rigged

The Trump administration was likely going to stick with the ban no matter what a panel of experts said.

How North Carolina Went From 'Bathroom Bills' to Equality Leader

Five years after HB2, we're still fighting -- and winning.

 

Former Proud Boys leader, Oath Keepers founder out of jail despite roles in January 6 riot

Enrique Tarrio and Stewart Rhodes had received long sentences for their roles in the 2021 insurrection, but Donald Trump has pardoned, commuted sentences, or dismissed charges for those involved.

WATCH: It Gets Worse for NOM's Coffers

The once-formidable antigay group's donors have fled, leaving the National Organization for Marriage millions in debt.

Officials Who Refuse to Marry Gay Couples Want Legal Protection

Phil Berger, a Republican state Senator, plans to introduce legislation to allow officials to refuse to handle same-sex marriages if they have religious objections.

Senate to Vote Tuesday on Final Passage of Marriage Equality Bill

While the bill would not set a national requirement that all states must legalize same-sex marriage, it would require individual states to recognize another state's legal marriage.

Tammy Baldwin to Marco Rubio: Marriage Equality Bill Is Not 'Stupid'

Baldwin clapped back at her Senate colleague after he called the Respect for Marriage Act a "stupid waste of time." 

Republican Sen. Rob Portman Cosponsoring Marriage Equality Bill

Portman, who has a gay son, joins Susan Collins as a Senate Republican cosponsor. A few more GOPers are likely to support the bill.

North Carolina GOP Censures Sen. Thom Tillis for Marriage Equality Support

Delegates to the state Republican convention also objected to his vote for a gun control bill.

WATCH: Why NOM Is Airing an Attack Ad in Senate Race

The ad denounces Hagan for voting to confirm the judge who brought marriage equality to the state -- but all other senators present voted the same way.

Senate Punts Marriage Equality Vote Until After Midterms Due to GOP

Democrats had originally been eyeing a Senate vote before this fall's midterms.

A Gay Veteran on His Experience With Discrimination

Would congressional leaders do more about anti-LGBTQ+ bias if they knew how often queer vets were subjected to it?

Chuck Schumer: Senate Will Vote on Marriage Equality This Week

The Senate Majority Leader has made a commitment to the Respect for Marriage Act, which would protect marriage equality in federal law.

GOP Sen. Ron Johnson Flips on Marriage Equality Bill

The Wisconsin Republican is in a tough reelection fight.