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Florida Parents Say Michelangelo's 'David' is Pornographic
A Florida charter school principal was forced to resign this week after some parents complained that their sixth-grade students were shown images of Michelangelo's "David" statue in class.
Chasten Buttigieg Calls Out Mike Pence for Crude Joke Targeting His Family
"Family values" fell by the wayside as Mike Pence took aim at Pete Buttigieg taking paternity leave, which included time spent at his child's bedside as the infant struggled with a serious illness. Husband Chasten called Pence out.
Iowa State Lawmakers Propose Anti-Marriage Equality Amendment
Despite almost eight years of national marriage equality and the federal Respect for Marriage Act, Iowa state lawmakers have proposed banning marriage rights for same-sex couples.
Church Bars Lesbian Mom from Refereeing Her Son's Basketball Games
A married couple in Burlington, Kentucky described how they were "blindsided" when church leaders told them that their son's lesbian mom could no longer volunteer as a referee at his basketball games.
Gay Dads Describe 'Unsafe,' 'Threatening' Situation with Daughter's Religious School
An Arizona religious school that receives public money left the married gay parents of one student feeling "uncomfortable and unsafe" after less-than-welcoming interactions with school staff.
Concerned LGBTQ+ Parents Consider Leaving Florida
A sizable proportion of Florida's LGBTQ+ parents, worried about the safety and mental well-being of their children in the face of the "Don't Say Gay" law, are thinking about leaving Florida, a new study reveals.
Watch: World Tears Up Over Intergenerational Ad Supporting Trans Identity
A Spanish-language ad for the whisky brand J&B is tearing up viewers while promoting trans acceptance.
Watch: Andrew Hartzler Hilariously Takes Down His Weepy Aunt
After his aunt U.S. House Rep. Vicky Hartzler wept tearfully on the floor of the House arguing against same-sex marriage, her out nephew gave her some cheeky advice in a video posted to Instagram.
Watch: Tearful Erik Wahl Suspects Foul Play in Brother's Death
The exact reason for Grant Wahl's unexpected death while covering the World Games in Qatar on Friday has yet to be officially determined but in an emotional Instagram his out brother Erik claims he may have been targeted.
Congress is Set to Codify Marriage Equality — but the Respect for Marriage Act Has a Few Key Limitations
Passage is expected for the Respect for Marriage Act, which will codify same-sex and interracial marriage in federal law. But the Act has various limitations that have not received a lot of public attention.
Watch: Chasten Buttigieg: Anti-Marriage Conservatives 'Wildly Out of Step'
Chasten Buttigieg took to MSNBC after writing a moving op-ed about the joys of his marriage. During his appearance, Chasten took note of how "wildly out of step" the anti-equality right remains.
Exiled Russian Couple Marry, Want to Bring Hope to Fellow LGBTQ+ Citizens
While Russia continues to approve anti-gay legislation, a Russian gay couple are hoping their marriage, which took place outside their homeland, will bring hope to the country's LGBTQ+ population.
How Marriage Equality Gained Bipartisan Support
Bipartisan support for the Respect for Marriage Act marks a significant political transformation on same-sex marriage, which was once used as a contentious point separating Democrats and Republicans.
Senate Dems Get Back to Work with Vote to Protect Marriage Equality
Sticking to their plan to pursue federal protections for same-sex and interracial families post-midterms, Senate Democrats got to work to shepherd the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act to a vote.
British Gay Couple Rejected by 31 Churches Finally Marry
Marriage equality has been legal in England for eight years. Even so, it took plenty of persistence, and inquiries with 31 churches, before a British gay couple could finally get married.
Watch: In Debate, SC Governor Says He Would Take Away Marriage Rights
The Governor of South Carolina, Henry McMaster, admitted in a debate with Democratic challenger Joe Cunningham that he would take marriage rights from same-sex couples if he had the chance.
For Writer Jessi Hempel, Coming Out is a Family Affair
Jessi Hempel grew up in what appeared to be a picture-perfect middle class American family. But, as an adult, she learned that there was plenty hidden in the closet in her parents' and siblings' lives.
A Personal Reckoning, and the Truth Comes Out of the Closet
Hawaiian Bobby Caina Calvan writes that " Asian culture, we have been taught not to shame the family. Being gay, I thought, would have brought embarrassment and ridicule."
Gay Man Skips Sister's Wedding for Gay Club... Find Out Why
A gay man skipped his sister's wedding for a gay club, and the internet is showing their support. The man reportedly had a close relationship with his sister until she decided to marry a homophobe.
Gen Z, Millennials Speak Out on Reluctance to Become Parents
At 24, El Johnson has made up her mind that she won't bear children, though she and her girlfriend haven't ruled out adoption.