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For the first time, the U.S. Government has called a law banning marriage for gay and lesbian couples unconstitutional.
U.S Government Files Amicus Brief on Proposition 8 Case
March 1, 2013 by Chad Griffin
President Obama and the Solicitor General have taken another historic step forward consistent with the great civil rights battles of our nation’s history
Continue Reading ►Stand Up with Characters Unite
March 1, 2013 by Maureen McCarty
The award-winning public service program, created in an effort to promote tolerance and acceptance, is calling on fair-minded Americans to tell USA Network what injustices and inequalities in our society they’re stand up for.
Continue Reading ►Sens. Casey and Kirk Reintroduce LGBT-inclusive Anti-Bullying Bill in the Senate
February 28, 2013 by Ty Cobb
The Safe Schools Improvement Act would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require schools and districts receiving federal funds to adopt codes of conduct specifically prohibiting bullying and harassment.
Continue Reading ►Athletes Chris Kluwe, Brendon Ayanbadejo File Amicus Brief
February 28, 2013 by Maureen McCarty
Kluwe and Ayanbadejo today filed an amicus brief in Hollingsworth v Perry that references hip-hop star Macklemore.
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