Jun 27, 2014 06:00 pm
LATTA, S.C. -- The town council in Latta, S.C., on Friday evening reinstated police chief Crystal Moore just hours after officials certified Tuesday's vote to change the town's form of government from "strong mayor" to "strong council." Moore, who is openly gay, was fired by Mayor Earl Bullard in April after he issued her seven reprimands in one day ... Read in browser »

Jun 27, 2014 03:00 pm
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage is being challenged by a second lawsuit filed in Kansas City. The lawsuit was filed by attorneys for the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of two same-sex couples who were denied marriage licenses last week by the Jackson County recorder of deeds. Read in browser »

Jun 27, 2014 02:30 pm
A federal appeals court on Friday put on hold a judge's order striking down Indiana's gay marriage ban, bringing same-sex marriages to a halt and leaving those who've already tied the knot in legal limbo. The U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago issued the order two days after U.S. District Judge Richard Young had that Indiana's... Read in browser »

Jun 27, 2014 12:30 pm
CHICAGO -- Gay rights supporters are using the upcoming Chicago Pride Parade to draw attention to Republican Bruce Rauner's statements that he would have vetoed Illinois' same-sex marriage bill. Equality Illinois on Thursday unveiled a two-story banner featuring a photo of the GOP gubernatorial candidate and comments he made about the law. Read in browser »

Jun 27, 2014 10:00 am
SALT LAKE CITY — In between muscular men in speedos gyrating to thumping dance music and drag queens decked out in formal gowns, Salt Lake City's gay pride parade also featured a few, more conventional participants: Some of America's most well-known companies. From Starbucks to eBay to Macy's, the increasing visibility of corporations ... Read in browser »

Jun 27, 2014 09:30 am
INDIANAPOLIS — The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has filed an objection to Indiana's request for an emergency stay of a federal judge's order striking down the state's same-sex marriage ban. The ACLU's petition says "the public interest strongly weighs against the stay" sought by Attorney General Greg Zoeller... Read in browser »

Jun 27, 2014 08:30 am
The United Nations Human Rights Council on Thursday adopted a resolution on the “Protection of the Family” that critics say could lay the groundwork for opposing LGBT rights under international law. The resolution, tabled by 13 nations including Russia, Uganda, Egypt and China, calls on the High Commissioner for Human Rights to prepare... Read in browser »

Jun 27, 2014 08:00 am
INDIANAPOLIS -- A southwestern Indiana county clerk says she won't issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples because of her biblical beliefs and what she calls a lack of clear direction. Read in browser »

Jun 27, 2014 07:30 am
BOULDER, Colo. — Emboldened by a ruling against Utah's gay marriage ban, Boulder County is continuing to issue same-sex marriage licenses. Clerk Hillary Hall is issuing the licenses for the third straight day in Boulder on Friday despite warnings that gay marriage remains illegal in Colorado. The licenses are also being offered at the clerk's ... Read in browser »

Jun 27, 2014 06:30 am
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge has set a mid-July deadline for filing briefs on multiple issues involving same-sex marriage in Louisiana. U.S. District Judge Martin Feldman has already heard arguments on some of those issues regarding Louisiana’s refusal to recognize the unions of same-sex couples legally married in other states. Read in browser »

Jun 27, 2014 06:00 am
ST. LOUIS -- The Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis is condemning a city move challenging Missouri's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage by issuing marriage licenses to four gay and lesbian couples. The diocese issued a written statement calling the city decision a violation of "the laws of our state (that) disregard(s) the laws of nature." Read in browser »

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