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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.

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Hollingsworth v. Perry, the case that is challenging the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage. It is the first of two gay-marriage-related cases the court will hear this week; on Wednesday it will hear arguments in United States v. Windsor, a challenge to the constitutionality of the federal Defense of

Jamie Kuntz, a freshman linebacker, wasn't able to play in North Dakota State College of Sciences first football game of the year because of a concussion. Instead the 18-year-old watched the game from the press box, and it was there where Kuntz, who is gay, shared a kiss with his boyfriend...

New York City businessman Frank Mandelbaum, the founder of Intellicheck, an ID verification system, left behind a very specific request for his gay son, Robert, in his will, should he have any children — marry the mother or the children will be left with nothing.

Chick-fil-A’s sandwiches sure are tasty, but if you object to the company’s anti-gay political stance, you might find the food difficult to stomach. As a alternative, internet chef Hilah Johnson has created a close facsimile called the “Chick-fil-Gay Sandwich.” It’s deliciously pro-gay rights!

A retired couple running a now-closed bed and breakfast in British Columbia, Canada denied a gay couple access to their establishment. Now, they have to pay the price. Literally.

There seem to be more and more celebrities and entertainers “coming out” than ever before and part of that is the public’s acceptance that’s built up over the years. But for Elton John, the singer says he never considered it that big of a thing when he made his announcement in 1988.

Despite a call from activist groups, the Boy Scouts of America has decided to keep its controversial policy of not allowing gays to be scouts or scout leaders.

Cookie favorite Oreo signaled its support for gay rights this week by posting a picture of its iconic cookie with rainbow-colored cream on Facebook. The photo immediately drew a firestorm of controversy, with some supporting the gay pride image, while others loudly condemned it.

It appears that children with same-sex parents occasionally turn out significantly worse than those children that come from stable married heterosexual parents. That’s the word from a new, controversial study out of the University of Texas.

Despite a busy schedule of writing, touring and philanthropy, Elton John seems to be enjoying his newfound status as a father. On Christmas Day 2010, he and longtime partner David Furnish became parents to a boy, Zachary, through a surrogate mother. Now, John is interested in adopting a second child, according to a new interview.

Though many people long suspected (or secretly already knew), ‘The Big Bang Theory‘ star Jim Parsons has now made his sexual orientation official public knowledge. In an interview with The New York Times, the actor quietly revealed that yes, he is in fact gay.