Tracy Bloom / TruthdigJul 4, 2013
A look at the day's political happenings, including the White House responds to a slew of petitions about the Westboro Baptist Church and Egypt has a new interim president. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigMay 14, 2013
After spending an estimated $20 million and employing 77 people full time to ban gay marriage in California with Proposition 8 in 2008, the church's political surrender on the issue has enabled a cultural shift that is spreading rapidly across the United States. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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Tracy Bloom / TruthdigMay 9, 2013
Much to the likely chagrin of the Minnesota congresswoman--who once claimed that gay couples could wed, but only to members of the opposite sex--her home state appears poised to become the latest to legalize same-sex marriage. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigMay 7, 2013
A look at the day's political happenings, including the House's 37th attempt to appeal Obamacare, and George Takei has some suggestions on how to deal with anti-gay hypocrites. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMar 27, 2013
One of the top arguments that those who oppose allowing gay couples to wed routinely give is that it would be a "threat" to the marriage of straight couples. What happens when attendees at an anti-marriage equality rally Tuesday were asked about it, however, paints a different picture. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigFeb 22, 2013
A look at the day's political happenings, including a prominent Republican's endorsement of same-sex marriage and the fight over the looming sequester heats up on Twitter. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Mark O'Connell / TruthdigFeb 7, 2013
The Super Bowl-winning Baltimore Ravens linebacker holds rank as LGBT hero-of the-moment. His postgame interview with CNN's Don Lemon showcased his well-informed, well-spoken worldliness, as he declared equality for all, regardless of sexuality or gender expression. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigJan 24, 2013
Brendon Ayanbadejo has been an outspoken proponent of the cause, and for LGBT rights in general, since he became one of the first athletes from a major professional sport to publicly announce his support for same-sex marriage in 2009. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigNov 7, 2012
“Democracy Now!" serves up a concise, 10-minute roundup of key election and ballot measure results from Tuesday night. Obama’s winning a second term, Elizabeth Warren’s election to the Senate, marriage equality in four states, the legalization of pot for recreational use in two, and the overcoming of efforts to suppress swing-state voters were among the major victories for liberals. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigNov 1, 2012
A look at the day's political happenings, including Mike Huckabee's scary new political ad and Chris Christie's Halloween announcement. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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