Gay marriage movement gains in and out of court

theGRIO REPORT - Advocates of gay marriage appear to have made gains both at the U.S. Supreme Court and in Congress this week, as the court's justices hinted in oral arguments in two different cases this week they would side with same-sex marriage advocates..

Supreme Court doubts Defense of Marriage Act

Mark Sherman, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court is indicating it could strike down the law that prevents legally married gay couples from receiving a range of federal benefits that go to married people...

How Obama changed the gay marriage debate

Perry Bacon Jr.

ANALYSIS - As the Supreme Court considers two cases on gay marriage, it's clear Obama's words profoundly changed the gay marriage debate...

Hillary Clinton announces support for gay marriage

Julie Pace and Ken Thomas, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced her support for gay marriage Monday, putting her in line with other potential Democratic presidential candidates on a social issue that is rapidly gaining public approval...

Obama urges Supreme Court to overturn gay marriage ban

Julie Pace and Mark Sherman, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - In a historic argument for gay rights, President Barack Obama on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to overturn California's same-sex marriage ban...

Obama considers stepping in on Prop 8 gay marriage case

Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is considering urging the Supreme Court to overturn California's ban on gay marriage...

NBA star Kenneth Faried fights homophobia in sports

Hassan Washington

theGRIO REPORT - This month, Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried became the first NBA player to join Athlete Ally, an organization devoted to fighting homophobia in sports...

Boy Scouts of America delay decision on admitting gays

Associated Press

IRVING, Texas (AP) - The Boy Scouts of America said Wednesday it needed more time before deciding whether to move away from its divisive policy of excluding gays as scouts or adult leaders...

theGrio's 100: Brendon Ayanbadejo, Super Bowl winning LGBT advocate

theGrio

theGRIO's 100 - Brendon Ayanbadejo risked locker room and social media ridicule to stand up for what he believes in...

Gay-rights backers seek their Jackie Robinson

Paul Newberry, Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Brendon Ayanbadejo has heard from many players who applaud his support of gay marriage — some of them teammates, others from the opposing side of the line...