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Advocates for same-sex marriage are hitting New York's state capital hard, trying to sway the few votes needed for final legislative approval of the bill in a special session Tuesday.
Same-sex couples who identify as married are similar to straight spouses in terms of age and income, and nearly one-third of them are raising children, according to Census data released Monday that provides a demographic snapshot of gay families in America.
I have been married for seven years and I have a daughter. I am close friends with a gay man who is incredibly charming and charismatic. Although I've shared every single communication I've had with this man with my husband (no secrets there), this man consumes my thoughts. I sometimes desire him physically more than I desire my husband. In some ways, it seems innocent because he is gay. Yet, I am wondering: Do I need to end the friendship?
For weeks, Nathaniel Cunningham and his boyfriend secretly lived together in rural Jamaica. They showed no affection in public and rarely spoke to neighbors.
In an Oct. 22 story about the U.S. Census Bureau's efforts to count married same-sex couples, The Associated Press misspelled the surname of the assistant chief of the bureau's field division. His correct name is Tim Olson, not Olsen. In addition, the story erroneously implied that a Web site designed to encourage gay households to participate in the census was a bureau project. The Our Families Count site will be produced privately.
A gay Brazilian man has been denied asylum by the Obama administration and won't be reunited with his Massachusetts husband in the U.S., the husband said Monday.
New York Gov. David Paterson said Thursday that he expects to sign a same-sex marriage bill into law in the coming weeks.
The U.S. Census Bureau is making an unprecedented effort to include same-sex couples in next year's national population count, but legally married gay couples won't show up as such in the official once-a-decade tally, bureau representatives said Thursday.
As a little-known Minneapolis police sergeant, Sharon Lubinski made headlines when she declared she was a lesbian on the front pages of the city's largest newspaper — a bold move that other gay officers say inspired them to come out, too.
A federal judge challenged the backers of California's voter-enacted ban on same-sex marriage Wednesday to explain how allowing gay couples to wed threatens conventional unions, a demand that prompted their lawyer to acknowledge he did not know.
A soccer club was permanently banned from the French amateur league on Wednesday after refusing to play a match against a gay team.
President Barack Obama has nominated a Minnesota policewoman to become the first openly gay person to serve as a U.S. marshal.
A Christian legal group seeking to stop New York agencies from recognizing same-sex marriages performed outside the state argued in the state's highest court Tuesday that the practice amounts to a policy decision that requires approval by lawmakers.
Rep. Barney Frank, an openly gay member of Congress, says he'd rather see gay rights supporters lobbying their elected officials than marching in Washington this weekend, calling the demonstration "a waste of time at best."
An increasing majority of Americans favors allowing same-sex couples to obtain most of the same rights as married straight couples, but only 39 percent support legalization of same-sex marriage, according to a poll released Friday.
A Democrat in the White House. Demands for sweeping civil rights protections. Religious opponents working to undo a string of state-based victories.
A Texas judge cleared the way for two Dallas men to get a divorce, ruling Thursday that Texas' ban on same-sex marriage violates the constitutional guarantee to equal protection under the law.
A Washington, D.C., councilman says he'll introduce a bill next week to allow same-sex couples to wed.
A bill that would allow same-sex couples to marry in the nation's capital was introduced Tuesday, a measure that even opponents acknowledged seems almost unstoppable.
The number of gay and bisexual characters on prime-time network TV is up slightly this season to 18 out of a total of 600 roles, according to the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.
Guido Westerwelle and his gay partner are Germany's new "power couple" — at least according to the nation's leading daily, which splashed a photo of the pair hugging on election night on the front-page above the fold in Tuesday's paper.
Nearly a year after California voters overturned same-sex marriage, voters in three other states will weigh in this fall on whether to reverse gay rights initiatives ranging from anti-discrimination measures to marriage benefits.
A group pushed ahead Thursday with a campaign to repeal California's same-sex marriage ban, even though some other gay rights organizations think it's too soon for another expensive ballot fight.
Two openly gay members of Congress on Wednesday urged their colleagues to pass a sweeping job discrimination bill that would — for the first time — protect gays and transsexuals from workplace bias.
A little-known Spanish matador is breaking with a sacred tradition, agreeing to advertise on his cape while slaying bulls and endorse a soft drink that caters to gays.
Sex tape revelation forces Carrie Prejean to drop suitThe Carrie Prejean saga goes from bad to worse. The former Miss California, who was sacked from the role after her views on gay marriage became known, was suing the organisers - Miss California USA - for $1m in damages.
Greens challenge Rudd on gay marriagePrime Minister Kevin Rudd has been asked to allow Labor MPs a free parliamentary vote on gay marriage.
Can a Boy Wear a Dress to School?If the skirt is an acceptable length, can a boy wear it? Can a girl attend her prom in a tuxedo? In recent years, a growing number of teenagers have been dressing to articulate — or confound — gender identity and sexual orientation.
Niles couple banned from Wal-Mart after dispute over BIC lightersThe two Bic multipurpose lighters and a package of smaller lighters Joe Paolucci bought at the Niles Wal-Mart on Aug. 16 cost $15.84.
Massachusetts Man Says He Was Fired for Telling Colleague Her Gay Marriage Is Wrong A manager at a Massachusetts retail store claims he was unjustly fired after he told a colleague he thought her impending marriage to another woman was wrong. Peter Vidala, 24, told FoxNews.com he was terminated in August from his position as second deputy manager at a Brookston …
Senate turns back on Ugandan gaysA bill that would have seen the government putting pressure on Uganda to withdraw its recently-tabled Anti-Homosexuality Bill has been rejected by the Senate.
Christian Writer is Rooting for Wanda Sykes Saturday Nights on FOXWanda Sykes is a gifted comedian. I admire her spunk and her pluck and her point of view on this crazy world.
Gay Advocacy Group Objects to South Park Episode On this latest episode, called "The F-Word," the children of "South Park" decide that they will change the meaning of the word "fag" so that it will be used as a slur against burly, inconsiderate motorcyclists who ride loud Harley-Davidson bikes instead of against gay …
Geoffrey R. Stone: Same Sex Marriage and the Meaning of WordsHello Newsvine community, family and friends,
Taxi driver kicks out gay couple for huggingPaul Bruno and Erick Ruales hailed a New York City cab on Monday evening, and were shocked when the driver, Medhat Mohamed, pulled over after driving two blocks, allegedly muttered something about "No hugging" and tossed the pair out onto the street.
Washingfon Voters Appreove 'Everything but Marriage' for GaysWashington state voters have approved Referendum 71, keeping a law that expands state benefits for registered same-sex and some senior domestic partners. The tally Thursday afternoon saw the vote to approve R-71 widening its lead 52.5 percent to 47.5 percent. That lead now appe …
Petition Calls for NFL Running Back to Be Sacked After Gay SlursAs Larry Johnson nears the Kansas City Chiefs' all-time rushing record, more than 10,000 fans have signed an online petition pleading for team officials to deactivate the running back after he posted homosexual slurs on his Twitter account.
Gay Rights Rebuke May Change Approach They had far more money and volunteers, and geography was on their side, given that New England has been more accepting of same-sex marriage than any other region of the country.
Once again, the voting public has spoken. Once again, what they're telling us is sad. As in California with Proposition 8, 53% of voters in Maine have voted to repeal legislation which would have extended equal rights to gay citizens:
Maine Gay Marriage Law RepealedWith 87 percent of precincts reporting as of 2 a.m. today, gay marriage opponents claimed 53 percent of the vote to supporters' 47 percent.
Why should the birthright of equality for tens of millions of GLBT American citizens first depend upon getting a majority of people to stop hating them? There would be a tidal wave of blood flowing in the streets and entire cities set ablaze if any other minority' s rights were p …
Gay Marriage Foes Take Slight Lead in Maine Gay marriage is losing by a slim margin in a closely watched referendum in Maine. With 417 of 608 precincts reporting, 52 percent were opposed to same-sex marriage and 48 percent were in favor. The voters are deciding whether to repeal or affirm a state law that would allow gay …
Niles couple banned from Wal-Mart after dispute over BIC lightersDespite the fact that surveillance video shows that no wrong was committed, a gay couple with their two special-needs sons has been banned from any Walmart store anywhere. No apologies forthcoming from Walmart or the police. Read the story.
Everything but marriage. Today Maine votes on whether tro ban gay marriage in the state. In Washington state a more important vote will take place. In both states the poll;s are close.
In court today, British registrar who refused to conduct same-sex civil union ceremonies on religious groundsControversial claims that Christians should not have to condone homosexuality will be made in the court of appeal today, as a registrar says she suffered discrimination by being required to conduct same-sex civil partnership ceremonies.
AS LONG AS MANHOOD IS CHERISHED AMONGST MALES, THE MALE SPECIES WILL CONTINUE TO BE DIVIDED INTO TWO GROUPS -- one for those who want manhood. One for those who just don't fit into manhood.
Schwarzenegger Sends Coded 'F*ck You' Message in Veto Letter"Kudos to the governor for his creative use of coincidence. You certainly have to have a sense of humor in politics. Unfortunately, this humor came at the cost of the Port of San Francisco."
Bad PR forces Hillsong counselling closureA controversial counselling centre linked to the evangelical Hillsong church says bad publicity has eroded its funding to the point where it is now shutting down completely.
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'Gay marriage' and homosexuality: some medical commentsMedical doctors summarize research on the health risks of homosexuality
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