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U.S. Supreme Court won’t rehear California’s Prop. 8

June 26, 2013 By Marilyn Bechtel

"Millions of Californians will be able to marry the person they love - with all the rights and responsibilities that go along with it."

Supreme Court rules same sex marriage ban unconstitutional

June 26, 2013 By John Wojcik

In a historic ruling for gay rights, the Supreme Court today struck down DOMA, a 1996 law blocking federal recognition of same-sex marriages.

Russia adopts law against “gay propaganda”

June 12, 2013 By Special to People’s World

"The government is using homophobia and xenophobia to justify its policies against an independent civil society."

Catholic “union” refuses to back Carla Hale, but AFL-CIO will

May 22, 2013 By Bruce Bostick

The AFL-CIO Central Labor Council for Central Ohio, meanwhile, unanimously passed a strongly worded resolution this past week supporting Hale in her fight to be reinstated.

Jason Collins is changing our world

May 15, 2013 By Neil Parthun

Having the first "out" athlete has struck a major blow against stereotypical ideas about masculinity, and shown that sport has become a much more inclusive space.