French President Signs Marriage Equality Legislation Into Law

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Same-sex marriage and adoptions are now legal in France.

Social Media for the Socially Conscious

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One “ragtag group of ruffians” with a mission plus a global community make Upworthy.com a social media site that makes a difference.

Public Bathroom Policies Change in Philly: Gender-Neutral Restrooms Now Required

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The City of Brotherly Love just became friendlier to the LGBTQ community with a law that requires gender-neutral restrooms in new and renovated buildings as well as other reforms.

Do Married Gay Men Care About Infidelity?

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Urban lore says gay men, committed or not, get as much sex as they want from multiple partners. Is it true?

Moving Beyond Sexuality into Masculinity

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Mainstream acceptance of gay men represents a shift in how we see masculinity.

Midwest Opening Up to Gay Marriage

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Gay marriage moves to the middle of the country as Minnesota and Illinois make moves to legalize it.

Should We Forgive Apologetic Bullies?

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Bullying leaves life-long consequences. Is one of those consequences a lifetime of clouded judgement?

A Bully Comes Around

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The issue of gay marriage leads a bully to introspection and empathy.

Rhode Island Becomes 10th State in the US to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

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After 16-years of trying, advocates for same-sex marriage have finally won in the heavily Roman Catholic state of Rhode Island.

Civil Unions Now Legal in Colorado

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Colorado is the 6th state in the US to legalize civil unions.

Republican Senators File Bill to Legalize Discrimination Against LGBT Citizens of Washington State

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Senator Ed Murray said, “I don’t think we want to go into our civil rights laws and decide who gets served and who doesn’t get served.”

Gay Rings 101

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A brief history of the relationship between homosexuals and marriage.

Rhode Island State Senate Approves Marriage Equality Legislation

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Rhode Island will be the 10th state in the US to legalize same-sex marriage.

Community of Christ Church Considers Allowing Same-Sex Marriage

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Church member Art Smith said, “It’s a journey we are all in together and we don’t necessarily all agree, but I think we want to include everybody in our faith journey.”

Nevada Senator Comes Out During Gay Marriage Vote

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Nevada is now one step closer to repealing the state’s ban on same-sex marriage.

After New Zealand Legalized Gay Marriage, Spectators Sang a Love Song for a Lesbian Lawmaker (Video)

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This will tug on your heart strings!