WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition of such unions that reflects a Read more
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Senate passes landmark bill protecting same-sex, interracial marriages
WASHINGTON — The Senate passed bipartisan legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex marriages, an extraordinary sign of shifting national politics on the issue and a measure of relief for the hundreds of thousands Read more
Bill protecting same-sex and interracial marriages clears key Senate hurdle
WASHINGTON — Legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages crossed a major Senate hurdle Wednesday, putting Congress on track to take the historic step of ensuring that such unions are Read more
So long, senior centers and nursing homes. Older adults don’t want to spend their time in places where they are seen as victims in decline.
At 104 years old, Sally has more stories than you can imagine. As a young woman during World War II, she was the embodiment of Rosie the Riveter, working in Read more
Opinion: Supreme Court’s new session starts Monday — watch for crucial rulings on affirmative action, LQBTQ rights, election laws
Some of the court’s most important upcoming cases focus on the future of affirmative action, equal treatment of LGBTQ people, and the control of election laws. The court will hear the cases in Read more
How to find an LGBTQ-allied financial counselor or adviser
Personal finance can feel especially daunting to members of the LGBTQ+ community, who have faced exclusion and discrimination from their families and financial and government institutions. According to an analysis Read more
Sen. Hawley called transphobic in heated exchange with Berkeley professor over pregnancy
Sen. Josh Hawley and a law professor from Berkeley engaged in a heated back-and-forth about who can get pregnant at a Senate hearing on abortion Tuesday, with the teacher accusing Read more
These are the 10 best LGBTQ+ friendly countries to retire to
We’re often asked about racial/religious tolerance and about how accepting the locals are in various countries toward LGBTQ+ lifestyles. While you’ll typically find a warm welcome in any of the Read more