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Political Leaders, Equality Advocates Decry VA GOP Nominees

By John Riley | May 24
Two Democratic legislators and the head of a nonprofit organization advocating for LGBT rights in Virginia held a press call Tuesday to condemn the anti-LGBT records and rhetoric used by the GOP’s statewide candidates.

Donald Rumsfeld is Confused, Thinks Gay Marriage May Lead to Polygamy

By Jason St. Amand | Wednesday May 22, 2013
In a recent interview with Larry King, former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld admitted that he is confused on marriage equality and that it could lead to polygamy.

GOP Nominates Anti-Gay Minister for Virginia Lt. Gov.

By Jason St. Amand | Tuesday May 21, 2013
Virginia Republicans have nominated E.W. Jackson for lieutenant governor. The minister, however, has made headlines for his outrageous anti-gay comments and for comparing Planned Parenthood to the K.K.K.
Former Congressman Barney Frank, left, and his husband, James Ready, were in San Francisco this week for Frank’s appearance at the Commonwealth Club

Frank Predicts Gay U.S. Prez in 20 Years

By James Patterson | Sunday May 19, 2013
Outspoken gay former Congressman Barney Frank was in San Francisco this week and told a gathering of the Commonwealth Club that while he won’t consider a presidential run, he predicted the U.S. could have a gay president in 20 years.
Former Congressman Barney Frank, left, and his husband, James Ready, were in San Francisco this week for Frank’s appearance at the Commonwealth Club

Texas Lawmakers Pass Two Anti-LGBT Measures

By Jason St. Amand | Thursday May 16, 2013
Texas lawmakers passed two bills this week that would discriminate against the LGBT community.
Log Cabin Republicans Executive Director Gregory T. Angelo

Gay GOP Group Log Cabin Announces Relaunch

By James Patterson | Wednesday May 15, 2013
Log Cabin Republicans recently announced a relaunch of their organization, but it remains to be seen how much influence the predominately gay GOP group will have within the national Republican Party.
Terry McAuliffe

VA Equality Group Gearing Up for Gubernatorial Election

By John Riley | Monday May 13, 2013
The choice of Virginia’s next governor - and lieutenant governor, who would be tasked with breaking ties in an evenly divided Senate - become very important when considering various pieces of anti-gay legislation.
Former Illinois Republican Chairman Pat Brady

Ill. GOP Chairman Pat Brady Steps Down Amid Same-Sex Marriage Controversy

By Sara Burnett | Tuesday May 7, 2013
Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady resigned Tuesday, citing his wife’s battle with cancer and his desire to focus on family after six tough years in Republican politics.
Then-Atlanta Hawks center Jason Collins.

Jason Collins to Headline Democratic Fundraiser

By Josh Lederman | Tuesday May 7, 2013
The Democratic National Committee says NBA veteran Jason Collins will headline its annual lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender gala.
Heather Mizeur

Mizeur Takes 2nd in Western Maryland Democratic Straw Poll for Governor

By John Riley | Friday May 3, 2013
Del. Heather Mizeur (D-Montgomery), one of eight openly LGBT members of the Maryland General Assembly, stunned political observers Saturday by placing second in a straw poll of Western Maryland Democrats, demonstrating she could be a formidable candidate
Seyoum Antonios

Ethiopian Religious Groups Want Death Penalty for Gays

By Ryan Dixon | Friday May 3, 2013
A representative from the Ethiopian Inter-Religious Council Against Homosexuality (EICAH) stated that the council is "making progress" in convincing the government to introduce the death penalty to punish gays.