Portuguese parliament says no to marriage
The ruling Socialist Party says equality will be possible “only after broad support has built up for it in society,” in and out of politics.
Minnesota’s landmark out lawmaker dies
Allan Spear of Minnesota, one of the nation’s first out gay legislators, dies at 71; he fought for 19 years to pass a state antidiscrimination law.
Connecticut Supreme Court rules for marriage
The court rules 4-3 that same-sex couples can’t constitutionally be denied freedom to marry, and that the state’s civil-union law isn’t enough.
Mormons step up work for Calif. marriage ban
In a televised appeal to members, senior elders lay out a week-by-week strategy up to Nov. 4, saying the Lord “will bless you for your involvement” in ending marriage equality.
Alaska lawmakers: Palin abused authority
A legislative panel investigating Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin finds she unlawfully abused her authority in firing the state’s public safety commissioner.
Firefighters’ Pride bias case ends in hung jury
Straight San Diego firefighters forced to be in a Pride parade claim they were humiliated by taunts and sexual gestures from parade watchers.
Right-wing pastors pray for IRS fight
Thirty-two clergy in 22 states defiantly make political endorsements from the pulpit Sunday in an effort orchestrated by the anti-gay Alliance Defense Fund.
House debates bailout bill
Ecuador’s voters OK gay-friendly constitution
A clause recognizing “the family in its diverse types” could pave the way to same-sex unions in the document championed by the country’s leftist leader.
Matthew Shepard monument dedicated in Wyo.
Nearly 10 years after the college student was fatally beaten in a hate crime that shocked the nation, his mom says America, and Laramie, have come a long way.
