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Keeping Real World's Tradition

Before everyone arrived... before names had even been exchanged, members of The Real World: Cancun cast asked the gay question. They knew there was one among them -- and his name is Derek Chavez.

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At Gay Weddings, Traditions Retain Strong Pull

Who may now kiss the bride when there are two grooms? Since the state of California began issuing marriage certificates to same-sex couples in June, questions about wedding rituals and etiquette -- not just politics -- have grown faster than a wedding reception guest list. With no long-established gay wedding traditions, partners-to-be and the wedding industry are making it up as they go along.

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Tens of Thousands Rally in Spain in Defense of Traditional Family

Tens of thousands of people in predominantly Roman Catholic Spain rallied Sunday in Madrid to defend the traditional family in a country where the government has legalized same-sex marriage and facilitated divorce. The crowd roared when Pope Benedict XVI appeared on giant TV screens in a live hookup from St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, praising the crowd. The pope, speaking during the traditional noon Sunday Angelus prayer, said the family is ''based on the unbreakable union of man and woman and represents the privileged environment where human life is welcomed and protected from the beginning to its natural end.''

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Will Be 'Nonbinary and Transgender Extravaganza,' Says One Million Moms

We only hope that to be true.

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What Even Is 'Traditional Marriage'?

With new efforts to repeal marriage equality in the works, we investigated what "traditional marriage" really means.

Keeping Real World's Tradition

Before everyone arrived... before names had even been exchanged, members of The Real World: Cancun cast asked the gay question. They knew there was one among them -- and his name is Derek Chavez.

Sports, Slurs, and Homophobia: An American Tradition

For decades, "fag" has been ubiquitous on bleachers, in dugouts, and within locker rooms. Hockey player Brock Weston wants change.

PHOTOS: Mingling Traditions at an Indian Wedding

Neil Singh and Eli Pew customized their beautiful wedding by borrowing from both their cultures.

PHOTOS: The Invasion of the Pines, a Drag Tradition

On every 4th of July for the last 36 years, hundreds of men and women don their best drag to remember a liberating moment.

One Tradition, Two Styles in Mexico City

The food scene in Mexico's resilient capital is better than ever.

Booker Will Break With Tradition By Testifying Against Sessions

The New Jersey senator will be testifying against his colleague in an unprecedented move.

NOM Paul Would Destroy Traditional Marriage

At Gay Weddings, Traditions Retain Strong Pull

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WATCH: Straight Russians Called on to Reproduce

Russia encourages straight couples to go forth and multiply, even offering prizes for procreation.

WATCH: Two Men Marry in Traditional African Ceremony

A same-sex ceremony honors traditional African culture.

Tens of Thousands Rally in Spain in Defense of Traditional Family

Russia is in denial about mpox because of homophobic 'traditional values'

Anna Popova, the head of a Russian consumer protection agency, claimed the country is at no risk, implying it's because of the crackdown on LGBTQ+ people.

A Queer Mother-Son Duo Are Tackling the Bible Belt's Traditions

Like mother, like son. Meet the gay duo that's taking the South by storm.

All the Biggest 'Traditional Marriage' Warriors Are Sticking by Donald Trump

The Republican presidential candidate is losing support from some corners -- but not from the evangelicals who most loudly have promoted "family values."

Dolce & Gabbana Slam 'Nontraditional Families'

Dolce's name for babies born from donors: 'synthetic children.'

Furor After N.C. School Bans Non-Traditional Families

An exclusionary new policy at a North Carolina school is meeting resistance.

JoJo Siwa Blasts Candace Cameron Bure for Traditional Marriage Remarks

Bure previously said of a new cable channel, "I think that Great American Family will keep traditional marriage at the core."

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tradition

We only hope that to be true.

With new efforts to repeal marriage equality in the works, we investigated what "traditional marriage" really means.

Before everyone arrived... before names had even been exchanged, members of The Real World: Cancun cast asked the gay question. They knew there was one among them -- and his name is Derek Chavez.

For decades, "fag" has been ubiquitous on bleachers, in dugouts, and within locker rooms. Hockey player Brock Weston wants change.

Neil Singh and Eli Pew customized their beautiful wedding by borrowing from both their cultures.

On every 4th of July for the last 36 years, hundreds of men and women don their best drag to remember a liberating moment.

The food scene in Mexico's resilient capital is better than ever.

The New Jersey senator will be testifying against his colleague in an unprecedented move.

Russia encourages straight couples to go forth and multiply, even offering prizes for procreation.

A same-sex ceremony honors traditional African culture.

Anna Popova, the head of a Russian consumer protection agency, claimed the country is at no risk, implying it's because of the crackdown on LGBTQ+ people.

Like mother, like son. Meet the gay duo that's taking the South by storm.

The Republican presidential candidate is losing support from some corners -- but not from the evangelicals who most loudly have promoted "family values."

Dolce's name for babies born from donors: 'synthetic children.'

An exclusionary new policy at a North Carolina school is meeting resistance.

Bure previously said of a new cable channel, "I think that Great American Family will keep traditional marriage at the core."