Arkansas Begins Listing Same-Sex Partners On Birth Certificates

The Department of Health in Arkansas has begun allowing same-sex partners to be listed as parents on a baby's birth certificate. Progress!

Texas Attorney General Still Attempting to Undo A Single Same-Sex Marriage Months After SCOTUS Ruling

Ken Paxton continues to try to overturn a same-sex marriage that took place in Texas in February, despite the fact that marriage equality is the law of the land.

Scathing Scalia: Judge, Law Scholar Criticize Supreme Court Justice’s Marriage Equality Rants

In an editorial for The New York Times, 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Richard Posner slammed a U.S. Supreme Court justice for his views on gay rights. Posner, who co-wrote the piece with Georgia State University law professor Eric Segall, argued that Antonin Scalia’s vehement opposition to gay rights is incompatible with the Constitution.

Opponents Of Same-Sex Parenting Twist Science To Agree With Ideology

A Los Angeles Times op-ed tackles why opponents of same-sex parents need erroneous research to push their agenda. Unsurprisingly, for some people ideology comes before the well-being of children.

Ted Cruz Calls Marriage Equality Decision "One Of The Greatest Threats To Our Democracy"

Ted Cruz made an appearance on a conservative activist conference call recently, during which he answered some questions about marriage equality and other LGBT issues posed by religious extremist Peter LaBarbera. You can just imagine how that went.

The Obama Administration Has Been Quietly Been Changing The Lives of Transgender Individuals For The Better

Since 2009, the White House has been making changes to legal procedures that make the transition for transgender individuals easier.

ICYMI – Senator Hatch Used Floor Time to Promote Harmful Religious Refusals

Last week, Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) concluded his sixth speech in a series of floor speeches devoted to the topic of religious liberty. Senator Hatch’s speeches have covered everything from the history of religious freedom to threats to religious liberty abroad. Or at least, he has covered everything from his point of view of what religious liberty means.

Are Probate Judges In Alabama Preventing You From Marrying?

Though marriage equality is the law of the land, there are several counties in Alabama that are still trying to resist the Supreme Court's decision. Rather than issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, probate judges in 8 Alabama counties are refusing to issue marriage licenses to anyone.

Oklahoma Supreme Court Expands Custodial Rights For Same-Sex Parents

A step forward in Oklahoma.

Indiana Republicans' "Anti-Discrimination" Bill Actually Discriminates Against LGBT Community

Indiana Republicans have constructed a Trojan Horse of a bill: sneaking discriminatory language into legislation they claim will protect the LGBT community.

SCOTUS Asked To Take Up Same-Sex Adoption Case

The lawyers of a Alabama same-sex couple are looking to bring their case before the Supreme Court.

Congress Presses Attorney General on OLC Memo

Earlier today, the House Committee on the Judiciary held an oversight hearing, questioning U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch about the activities of the Department of Justice. During the hearing, Lynch occupied the hot seat while members of the committee peppered her with questions on everything from homeland security to voting rights.

Op-Ed Cautions Against Organizations With Fake Same-Sex Adoption Research

In an op-ed, the Montgomery Advertiser cautions readers about confusing a reputable pediatrics organization with one that is pursuing its own agenda.