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Five-Year-Old Faces Expulsion Because His Parents are Lesbians

Donald Deane — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:05:34 +0000

South African lesbian couple Kally and Samantha Mabe enrolled their young son in a private Christian school because they were expecting tolerance and open-mindedness. What they got was anything but. Instead, the pastor of Secunda Highveld Christian School described the married couple’s relationship as “problematic” and demanded that they divorce or their son, who’s now [...]

Fourth Grade Student Writes Awesome Essay Defending Gay Marriage

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:28:31 +0000

The debate over gay marriage has gotten a little more childish. And that’s a good thing. A fourth grade student who was given an assignment to write a persuasive essay tackled the controversial subject and the results have gone viral, with his teacher posting the piece on Reddit. Yes, the essay has some grammatical errors [...]

Best GIFs to Show Your Support for Gay Marriage

Hannah Gutenplan — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:45:39 +0000

As the Supreme Court met to decide the fate of same-sex marriage and discuss Proposition 8, people everywhere were showing support -- especially on Facebook. You must have noticed your Facebook friends changing their profile pictures to a red version of the Human Rights Campaign logo. Well, here's another way of showing your support: GIFs!

Watch Jimmy Kimmel's Audience Play 'Find the Homophobes'

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:18:34 +0000

Think you can spot whether or not someone is for or against same sex marriage? Late night host Jimmy Kimmel thinks his audience can… In a recent bit on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ — inspired by the latest Human Rights Campaign slogan that is overtaking Facebook profile pictures in support of gay marriage — the host sent [...]

The Best Ways to Show Your Support for Marriage Equality on Facebook

TheFW Staff — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:19:24 +0000

This week the Supreme Court is hearing arguments for Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage in California. They are also weighing the Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage as between a man and a woman.

To show their support for the LGBT community, people have been changing their profile pictures on Facebook. It started as big blocks of solid red. Then changed to a red block with a pink equal sign, which is symbol of the Human Rights Campaign. Now things have gotten a little out of control and some more creative options have popped up. Here are our favorites.

Is a Twitter Feud Brewing Between Ann Romney and 'Modern Family'?

Emerald Catron — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:34:14 +0000

Mitt Romney’s loving wife Ann Romney definitely has experience in the field of motherhood. At the GOP Convention, she even said that “It’s the moms of this nation – single, married, widowed – who really hold this country together.” Maybe it’s this insider’s knowledge into the modern family that makes her appreciate the TV show [...]

Chick-fil-A Is Now Pretending to Be a Teenage Girl on Facebook

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:34:00 +0000

In a pair of recent interviews, Chick-fil-A president and COO Dan Cathy has made clear his opposition to gay marriage, going as far as saying those who support gay marriage are “inviting God’s judgment on our nation.” In reaction to his comments, supporters of marriage equity are reevaluating their relationship with the fast food franchise, [...]

Facebook Introduces Same-Sex Marriage Icons

Donald Deane — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:25:49 +0000

As part of its increasing efforts to promote an equal environment for gay users, Facebook added two new icons over the weekend which make it possible to declare same-sex marriage status. At the same time, Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes married his longtime partner Sean Eldridge on Saturday. Hughes was reportedly one of the first users [...]

Same-Sex Couple Becomes the First to Wed at the Empire State Building

Donald Deane — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:15:42 +0000

In an important moment for gay equality, two Alaskan women became the first-ever same sex couple to be married at the Empire State Building this week. Sadly, our Valentine’s Day didn’t even come close in terms of sheer momentousness. Stephanie Figarelle married Lela McArthur during a ceremony at the iconic skyscraper on the 61st-floor. After [...]

This Is What Happens When a Young Man Has Two Mothers [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:23:03 +0000

Back in February, 19-year-old University of Iowa student Zach Wahls spoke out about his family on the floor of the Iowa House of Representatives as it considered House Joint Resolution 6, which would’ve ended civil unions in the state. Zack’s personal interest in the bill? He was raised by two lesbians. His speech was eloquent [...]

Separated Same-Sex Penguin Couple Pedro and Buddy to be Reunited in the Spring

Donald Deane — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:36:22 +0000

According to officials, Pedro and Buddy, the same-sex African penguin couple at the Toronto Zoo, will be reunited in the spring. Yay! Chalk one up for true love. Last week, zookeepers announced that the so-called “gay” penguins would be separated for the good of their critically-endangered species. But once the current mating season is over, [...]

Same-Sex Penguin Couple Pedro and Buddy to Be Separated by Toronto Zoo [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:47:13 +0000

This week, officials at the Toronto Zoo intend to separate Pedro and Buddy, two “gay” male African penguins who appear to have pair-bonded with each other. Hey, this is 2011! Aren’t we more accepting of same-sex penguin couplings now? But the penguin’s keepers insist the move isn’t anti-gay. Instead, they’re simply trying to preserve the [...]

Conan O'Brien Officiates First Same Sex Marriage on Late Night TV

Bob Sassone — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:42:24 +0000

‘Conan’ is usually funny-funny, but last night he was funny-serious, as the host officated a wedding between his costume designer Scott Cronick and his partner David Gorshein for his final show in New York City. The touching union also made late-night TV history. There was still plenty of room for levity, as Conan made jokes [...]

Archie Comics to Feature a Gay Wedding in Riverside

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:53:40 +0000

Archie Comics has announced that there will be a same-sex wedding featured in Life With Archie #16, which hits stores in January 2012. And, no, this isn’t a case of Archie switching over to the other side because his recent marriage to Veronica is falling apart. (Although the demise of their relationship will also be [...]

Should Bert and Ernie Get Married? Petition Urges PBS to Let the 'Roommates' Wed

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:17:39 +0000

Should long-time bachelor "roommates" Bert and Ernie tie the knot?

LGBT activist Lair Scott thinks so, and he has created on online petition on Change.org which requests that Sesame Street and PBS allow the pair to wed. According to the petition, such a matrimony would help teach kids that homophobia is not OK.

Web Series 'Disappointing Gay Best Friend' Plans a Premature Same-Sex Wedding

Shauna Wright — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:50:45 +0000

Hot on the heels of New York's landmark decision to legalize gay marriage, web series 'Disappointing Gay Best Friend' is diving headfirst into wedding preparations.

In a new installment, Mikala lays out her plans for BFF Tyler's nuptials (a 'Victor Victoria' theme! Masks!), but she's forgotten one very important detail: her titular pal isn't even dating anyone.