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The US Supreme Court has declined to issue a stay of a federal court ruling that Alabama’s same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional, clearing the way for marriage equality in the…more»

The Supreme Court has agreed to take up a consolidated set of same-sex marriage cases that could settle the issue once and for all in the United States. According to…more»

The apparent suicide of 17-year-old Leelah Alcorn, a transgender girl from Ohio who documented her struggle and loneliness online, is galvanizing a movement against transphobia. Several vigils are planned in…more»

2014 will go down in history as the year of marriage equality. Same-sex marriage bans have fallen like dominoes across the United States since the Supreme Court ruled in 2013…more»

South Bend is receiving national recognition for its efforts at promoting gender and sexual orientation equality among its residents. The city scored a 67 out of 100 in the Human…more»

First-term Councilman Gavin Ferlic is running for re-election to the South Bend Common Council. “If elected to a second term, Ferlic will continue his dedication to economic development, neighborhoods, and…more»

Looking for something fun to do on Saturday night? Guerrilla Gay Bar is hosting its monthly event at The Exchange in downtown South Bend on 112 W Jefferson Boulevard. As…more»

A federal appeals court has ruled that the gay marriage bans in four states are constitutional. The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed rulings from lower courts that had legalized…more»

Fort Wayne-South Bend Bishop Kevin Rhoades writes in an online Catholic publication that Notre Dame was hasty in its decision to extend employee benefits to same-sex spouses. Two federal courts…more»

The University of Notre Dame made a groundbreaking announcement via email to its employees on Wednesday. The Catholic university is extending benefits to same-sex spouses. The news comes during the…more»