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A New Extreme in the Palmetto State

A New Extreme in the Palmetto State

In South Carolina, the Laurens County Republican Party has a new pledge for all candidates that seek to run on the party...

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South Carolina, Indiana Get LGBT License Plates

South Carolina, Indiana Get LGBT License Plates

There’s a brand new way to show your support for equality in South Carolina and Indiana.

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NOM Sponsoring Tonight’s GOP Presidential Debate

NOM Sponsoring Tonight’s GOP Presidential Debate

Anti-gay group tries to appear mainstream by sponsoring Southern Republican Leadership Conference.

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Santorum’s Wife: Equality Advocates Are “Bullying”

Santorum’s Wife: Equality Advocates Are “Bullying”

Karen Santorum says LGBT equality advocates are "bullying" her husband.

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Connect the Dots between Kris Kobach and Africa’s Anti-Gay Movement

Connect the Dots between Kris Kobach and Africa’s Anti-Gay Movement

Fundamentalist backing Romney has questionable ties to African missionary work

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Romney Welcomes Endorsement of Anti-Gay Extremist

Romney Welcomes Endorsement of Anti-Gay Extremist

Romney praises endorsement from Kansas Secretary of State who equated LGBT equality to “homosexual pedophilia.”... Read More »

Republican Lawmakers Make One Last Desperate Effort to Stall Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

Republican Lawmakers Make One Last Desperate Effort to Stall Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

House Republicans are making one last attempt to stall implementation of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal, scheduled for...

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This Monday in South Carolina: Rick Perry, Michele Bachmann, Robert George

This Monday in South Carolina: Rick Perry, Michele Bachmann, Robert George

This Monday, Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry will join National Organization for Marriage (NOM) Chairman Emeritus Robert...

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HRC at the 2nd Annual Charleston Pride Festival

HRC at the 2nd Annual Charleston Pride Festival

This past weekend HRC attended the 2nd Annual Charleston Pride Festival in South Carolina. The festivities on Saturday in...

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Mother of Hate Crime Victim Notified of Perpetrator’s Early Release Via Automated Message

Mother of Hate Crime Victim Notified of Perpetrator’s Early Release Via Automated Message

Yesterday the mother of hate crime victim Sean Kennedy was notified via a recorded message that the man responsible for...

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First openly gay official elected in South Carolina

First openly gay official elected in South Carolina

Congratulations are in order to Nick Shalosky, a 21-year-old junior at the College of Charleston, who will become South...

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