Gay/Lesbian News

A Washington state florist sued by the state's attorney general over her refusal to provide flowers for a same-sex wedding has filed a countersuit alleging religious discrimination.

Philip Hammond said the introduction of civil partnerships had dealt with the 'very real disadvantage' gay couples faced in the past Prime Minister David Cameron's plans for same-sex marriage have unnecessarily upset "vast numbers of people", Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has said.

France's president has signed into law a controversial bill making the country the eighth in Europe, and 14th globally, to legalise gay marriage.

Most high school seniors are excitedly preparing to put on their cap and gown and looking forward to the future right now.

A week of drag shows, colorful marches and social and cultural events in Havana culminates Friday with celebrations of the International Day Against Homophobia.

The Boy Scouts of America's ban on gays has been a source of controversy around the country and on Friday, supporters of the organization's "timeless values" held a rally in Cincinnati among other cities.

In 2011, a slender book came out called Hidden Voices: Reflections of a Gay, Catholic Priest .

One quarter of Europe's LGBT population have experienced threats of violence or physical attacks over the last five years a new study shows.

The Alliance Defending Freedom or ADF is helping florist Baronnelle Stutzman countersue Washington State. Stutzman refused to sell flours for a gay wedding

An amendment that would legalize sames-sex marriage in Nevada has passed its next hurdle.

The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) is set to file a lawsuit against the IRS for the supposed leaking of their tax returns.

France's top court ruled Friday that a bill permitting same-sex marriage and allowing gay couples to adopt children adheres to the constitution.

France's constitutional council has rejected a challenge by conservative lawmakers to the country's new gay marriage law, saying the law was constitutional.

George Takei has emerged as one of the most visible LGBT activists out there. The actor picks up pen and pad to take on the anti-gay protesters.

Portugal's Parliament has passed a law allowing same-sex married couples to adopt their partners' children, but lawmakers rejected legislation granting gay couples the same adoption rights as heterosexuals.

Hundreds of anti-gay protesters in Tbilisi, Georgia overran police barricades to attack and silence LGBT activists calling for equality

According to retired Representative Barney Frank, there are seven members of Congress who are still in the closet.

On May 17, LGBT rights activists and supporters will celebrate International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia in order to raise awareness on LGBT rights violations and stimulate interest in LGBT rights work.

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