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Phoenix mayor opposes discrimination against LGBT community

April 12, 2012 By Blake Skylar

This development comes after a recent example of such prejudice, in which a lesbian couple was kicked out of a restaurant.

Gay marriage passes Jersey senate, becomes law in Washington state

February 15, 2012 By Blake Skylar

New Jersey's Senate passed a bill approving the legalization of gay marriage by a vote of 24-16

Cuba sets socialist example on LGBT rights

January 30, 2012 By Michael Leonard

Cuba is advancing a broad-based human rights agenda for LGBT people ahead of the United States.

Nation’s largest annual LGBT rights gathering to meet in Baltimore

January 23, 2012 By Blake Skylar

LGBT activists and allies will come together and develop strategies for this crucial election year, and determine how to build support and political power.

Spirit Day: Wear purple on Thursday to support LGBT youth

October 18, 2011 By Ryan C. Ebersole

Spirit Day was organized in 2010 as a response to the LGBT youth who had taken their own lives following relentless anti-LGBT bullying. On Oct. 20, individuals, schools and organizations wear purple, which symbolizes spirit on...