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5 LGBT things you need to know today, Oct. 26

1. “I think the evidence is very, very clear that that legislation was anti-gay legislation. It was playing off the fears of a lot of Americans.” Senator Bernie Sanders knocked rival Hillary Clinton on her rece...

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Ryan Lee: Weddings and funerals: The awkward juxtaposition of two civil rights movements

It's tempting to think we've just survived the part of a wedding where the officiate asks whether anyone knows any reason LGBT Americans should not wed, and everyone has forever held their peace. However, as...

Question of sex discrimination takes spotlight in same-sex marriage fight

The U.S. Supreme Court has almost certainly made its decision about the right to marry for same-sex couples. The justices met in private conference on Friday, May 1, and took a vote. They have until June 30 to ...

5 LGBT things you need to know today, Dec. 12

1. The Obama administration announced a proposed rule yesterday that would ensure medical care for those in same-sex marriages regardless of whether they live in a state where gay marriage is legal (ah-hem). ...

Theater: No ‘Doubt’ with Topher Payne’s ‘Perfect Arrangement’

Roughly the same time one of Topher Payne’s plays is revisiting the area, he’s taking on one of the great acting challenges of his career. Payne is starring in Out of Box Theatre’s “Doubt, A Parable” while his ...