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What Is a Civil Union?

On July 1, 2000, Vermont became the first state in the country to legally recognize civil unions between gay or lesbian couples. Building on a state Supreme…

Same-Sex Marriage Legislation in the U.S.

Same-sex marriage legislation in the U.S. by Ricco Villanueva Siasoco   Vermont Rep. Bill Lippert, the only openly gay lawmaker in the House, speaks about the same sex union bill on…

Same-sex marriage

The Question: Which states recognize gay marriages or civil unions? The Answer: This is a hot-button issue and the status changes frequently, so…

Gender & Sexuality

Cite /**/ A couple of lesbian or bisexual women with rainbow flags. The flag debuted in 1978 and became an LGBTQ symbol. Issues of sex and gender are far reaching and have vast histories. For…

LGBT Pride Month - Civil Rights

Some famous people in LGBT history Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month is observed every June in the United States and in several other countries. Learn about famous firsts by gay…

Important Places in the Gay-Rights Movement

From Greenwich Village to San Francisco, sites that have helped shape the gay-rights movement The Stonewall Inn, Greenwich Village, New York. Source: WikiCommons Related Links American Gay…

April 2009 Current Events: U.S. News

World News | Business/Science News Here are the key events in United States news for the month of April 2009. Charges Against Ted Stevens Dropped (Apr. 1): The Justice Department moves to drop all…