ABC’s ‘Bachelor’ TV franchise makes history with first same-sex engagement
“I came here to find myself. But I found myself in you,” Burnett said before asking Haggerty, “Will you marry me?”
Lesbian couple denied by California winery wedding venue receives apology after performer Nikki Levy intervenes
Lesbian couple denied by California winery wedding venue receives apology after performer Nikki Levy intervenes
Lesbian pioneers in fight for marriage equality now in bitter divorce battle challenging definition of marriage
An Atlanta lesbian couple that made national headlines more than a decade ago to have their same-sex relationship recognized as the same as heterosexual married couples by a private golf club are now in the midst of a messy divorce that includes arguing over what a legal marriage is.
Gay dads around globe get less parental leave than lesbian parents and straight couples
Gay men get significantly less time off than lesbians and straight couples when they become new parents, according to a study released this month that looks at parental leave policies around the world.
Trump policy affecting citizenship of children born abroad could impact LGBTQ+ families
LGBTQ+ families could be negatively impacted by a new Trump policy putting restrictions on citizenship access to children born abroad to U.S. military service members and federal employees, according to some LGBTQ+ advocacy groups.
Minnesota Christian couple’s lawsuit over same-sex wedding videos revived
A federal appeals court has reinstated a Minnesota couple’s lawsuit seeking the right to deny filming same-sex weddings because it goes against their religious beliefs.
Gay parents forced to leave Russia due to ‘gay propaganda law’
Gay parents from Russia were forced to leave their home country after they said authorities threatened to take their two adopted children into custody.
Hundreds of Alabama Methodists sign letter of apology to LGBTQ+ community
Hundreds of pastors and members of the United Methodist Church in Alabama have signed on to a letter apologizing to LGBTQ+ people for the church’s official policy banning same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ clergy.
Same-sex marriage recognized by Bulgarian court in landmark decision
A Bulgarian court has recognized the marriage of a same-sex couple in a decision that could help pave the way for legalizing marriage equality in the conservative Eastern European country.
Child of lesbian moms denied access to Texas daycare because parents are in same-sex marriage
A lesbian couple is denouncing a Waco, Texas, school after they say administrators denied their child admission into its daycare program because they are in a same-sex marriage.
Northern Ireland politician reverses stance on same-sex marriage after daughter marries woman
The former first minister of Northern Ireland who has opposed and voted against same-sex marriage as a member of Parliament says he changed his stance on the issue after his daughter married a woman.
A historic vote could legalize same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland
The UK parliament has voted to legalize same-sex marriage and extend abortion services in Northern Ireland, which currently has strict abortion laws.
7 things that Megan Rapinoe said that made us fall more in love with her
“We already discussed this. Science is science. Gays rule.”—Megan Rapinoe
Lesbian tennis players made history by playing together at Wimbledon
Alison van Uytvanck and Greet Minnen’s first time playing doubles together was at Wimbledon. They have been together for three years.
Who said what about LGBTQ+ issues during the first 2020 Democratic presidential debate—and who stayed silent
The four hours of the first Democratic presidential debate among 20 candidates focused heavily on issues of immigration, health care, corporate power and climate change. But there were several LGBTQ+ moments as well.
The Biggest Loser trainer Bob Harper got married over the weekend
The Biggest Loser’s Bob Harper married Anton Gutierrez over the weekend and the two shared matching wedding rings on Instagram.
