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Focuses on legal developments in same-sex marriages in the U.S. Implications of the Massachusetts Supreme Court decision over Goodridge v. Department of Public Health which challenges the state's law limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples; Difficulty in making a constitutional amendments.

The article focuses on the endorsement of the Log Cabin Republicans (LCR) for Senator John McCain as president of the U.S. An overview of the history of LCR is presented. The author notes that critics argues that LCR is a gay-rights group, LCR is endorsing a candidate better on gay rights, McCain is worse on gay issues. Moreover, the author argues that the problem is that LCR's critics misconceive the organization's mission.

The article discusses the implication of Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the United States on GLBT people in the country.

The article discusses the three main factors to consider when determining who between Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama is better for gay equality in the United States.

The article reports on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) which aims to protect the transgenders in the U.S. The Congressional vote counters have argued that the law will not pass if it includes protection for both sexual orientation and gender identity. In addition, ENDA prohibits employers from discriminating employees on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation. Moreover, several gay men organizations have argued that the gay-only ENDA will not protect homosexuals.

The article reports on the unconservative effects of conservative opposition to gay marriage in the U.S. Conservatives are apparently forcing gay families to seek refuge through untraditional means that might undermine marriage or destabilize family concepts in ways that gay marriage itself would not. The ban on gay marriage led to second-parent adoption, triple parenting and problems on parental visitation.

The article reports on the viewpoint of John Shalikashvili, retired army general and chairman of the Joint Chiefs, about the military's ban on openly gay service members in the U.S. According to Shalikashvili, the anti-gay "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy should be phased out. He cites four factors that will support his view including the capacity and willingness of gay Americans in doing the service.

The article reports on the issue considered by the Supreme Court in Rumsfeld v. Forum for Academic and Institutional Rights, which challenges the constitutionality of the Solomon Amendment in the U.S. The Solomon Amendment denies almost all federal funds to any university that forbids military recruiting in its facilities. The law runs afoul of many universities' nondiscrimination policies.

Comments on the opposition of some national gay groups to the nomination of John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court. Robert's judicial philosophy; Unfair judgment against Roberts; Gay-related questions Roberts need to answer.

Comments on the issue of same-sex marriages in the U.S. in 2005. Discrimination against gay couples; Deep aversion against gays that will not be eliminated by enlightened laws; Implications on gay rights and the gay community.

Comments on the gay civil rights movements in the United States. Two basic impulses of the gay civil rights movement; Public disapproval on gay marriage and on the morality of homosexuality itself; Egalitarian argument for gay marriage; Legal protections regardless of the form, nature, and numerosity of the relationships people enter.

Comments on the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force executive director Matt Foreman's issuance of an open letter reassessing former U.S. President Ronald Reagan's performance record on AIDS. Background on Reagan Administration's policies on AIDS; Budget requests for AIDS;Criticism on Reagan's silence and inaction about the topic.

Comments on the effectiveness of referendums in promoting awareness towards gay marriages in the United States. Possibility in amending the constitution regarding civil rights and gay marriages; Sampling error, question bias and answer bias in national polls; Percentage of the population in favor of gay marriages.

Comments on the legislative attempts in repealing the sodomy law in the state of Texas. Retention of the state sodomy law at the time of the Texas Democratic Party's control of the state legislation; Position of the National Republican Party to sodomy law; Political platform on homosexuality and gay rights.

Focuses on the United States Supreme Court case called Lawrence vs. Texas which declares antigay sodomy laws unconstitutional. Implication of the case on gay rights; Differences in the abortion and sodomy contexts of cases covering the issues.

Discusses the 14 legal briefs filed in the U.S. Supreme Court concerning gay and lesbian rights. Antigay sodomy law; Dangers supposedly presented by gay male sex according to religious-conservative groups; Arguments for and against male-male and female-female sex.

Explains the reasons for the existence of antigay sodomy law in Texas. Historical prohibition of anal and oral sex for both heterosexual and homosexual couples; Application of the antisodomy law to gays in 1973; Basis of the state's objections to homosexuality; Significance of the legalization of bestiality in the state.

Comments on the questions on whom gay Republicans should vote for during the U.S. elections. Opposition of Republicans against anti-hate crime laws; Need to consider the pro-gay positions of candidates before voting for them.

Focuses on the struggle of the gay activists to pass Amendment 2 to the state constitution which promotes gay equality in Colorado. Political strategy for anti-gay social conservatives; Role of the successful passage of the gay equality law in advancing gay equal rights activism in other states of the U.S.

Discusses the refusal of the Harvard Law School to give military recruiters access to its career placement department in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Threat of the federal government to cut off funding for the school unless it ended its ban on military recruiting; Allegation on the school's violation of the Solomon Amendment.

Reflects on the significance of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to the gay community in the U.S. Difficulties in placing a gay angle on current events; Accusations against gays during the aftermath of the attacks; Contribution of the gay community to the war on terrorism.

Examines key issues concerning the evolution and activities of gay civil rights movement in the U.S. Inclusion of gender identity protection in the agenda of gay movements; Civil rights of transgenders; Implications for gay rights protection.

Discusses the importance of freedom of speech to advocates of gay legal and social equality in the U.S. Protection of gay cultural and political institutions; Constitutional text that allowed gays to organize for the purpose of accumulating and applying political power; Arrest rates of gay people for consensual sexual crimes.

Focuses on the Cody Statement, a manifesto drafted by gay and gay supportive Republicans in the U.S. Difficulties encountered by gays in the Republican party; Details of the manifesto; Leading gay Republicans.

The author discusses the radical views and plans of U.S. presidential candidate Ron Paul. He states that Paul supports the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy and some kind of anti-gay-marriage amendment. He also informs that Paul plans to abolish the Internal Revenue Service, the income tax system, as well as Medicare and student loans for education.

The article focuses on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) in the U.S. The author expressed his gratitude to the legislators who passed a gay civil rights bill. He mentions the Labor Committee report that accompanied the bill which notes that ENDA forbids discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation.

The article discusses the discontent of the community of gay and transgender activists regarding the provisions of the U.S. Employment Non Discrimination Act (ENDA). It states that the community opposes the gay civil rights bill until transgender people are included in it. It discusses that the ENDA works in favor of the community of gay and transgender activists.

The article supports the passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) that includes gay men and women but excludes transgender people in the United States. Some activists are the playing the hard stance of not accepting an ENDA that excludes transgender people. However, it is pointed that pragmatism dictates acceptance of ENDA in its present form because ENDA will not include anybody if it does not pass.

The article comments on issues pertaining to politics, homosexuality and morality scandals in the U.S. One particular scandal involves Republican Senator Larry Craig who was caught soliciting gay sex in a public restroom. Some say that Craig represents most Republicans whose private actions are inconsistent with their traditional-values personas and who are referred to as hypocrites. Other views about closeted people in politics and others are presented.

The article comments on the proceedings of the Democratic presidential candidates' forum on gay issues in the U.S. held on August 9, 2007. Barack Obama suggested the separation of the word marriage, which he says is religious, from the legal rights associated with marriage and emphasized civil unions. Bill Richardson was criticized for saying that people should be free to be gay. In conclusion, Democrats were said to be better on gay issues than any of the Republicans.

The article presents an opinion regarding the implications of state control on preventive medicine and community health services for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) people in the U.S. The documentary film "Sicko" by Michael Moore proposes free therapeutics and free drugs provided by the federal government.

The author reflects on the practical value of hate crime federal laws in the U.S. Despite of the number of regulations being imposed, there is no evidence that they have actually reduced the rime rate against GLBT people. Furthermore, he stresses that bias attacks are beyond the control and scope of the law.

The article reflects congressional Democrats, who are now in charge of U.S. Congress, due in part, the author asserts, to support from millions of dollars from gay voters and organizations. She states that Republican congressional leaders intended to do more harm than they actually did by pushing for a federal constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. The author suggests devising of a point system for grading Democrats based on their actions in congress in support of issues concerning the gay community.

The article reports on the implications of the victory of the Democrats in both the House and Senate elections in the United States in the November 2006 elections on gay marriage, gay rights and other issues that relate to gays. The results of the election is expected to support the recognition of gay relationships.

The article reports on the sex scandal involving former Representative Mark Foley of Florida, which reaffirms the nature and characteristics of anti-gay prejudice in the U.S. One characteristic is hysteria in some of the reactions to the scandal. The second characteristic of anti-gay prejudice is narcissism. Finally, the Foley scandal has demonstrated the third characteristic which is obsession.

The article recognizes the preservation of gay civil rights history in the U.S. It has noted that gay activist Frank Kameny was leader of the very first demonstrations of homosexuals in front of the White House. A Web site was created which offers information and colored photographs of the original 1965 White House pickets.

The article reports on the two substantive state marriage decisions against for gay marriage litigants in the U.S. The two decisions are one quasi-substantive decision against them and three procedural decisions against them upholding the propriety of ballot initiatives banning gay marriage are the two decisions against gay marriage.

The author reflects on the rejection of the proposed federal marriage amendment in the U.S. Senate in June 2006. Though the said defeat is something to celebrate, the author emphasizes that such celebration is essentially a defensive victory. He believes that antigay marriage movement will redouble its efforts in the remaining states. He stresses that few states will move legislatively towards same-sex marriage but their public-policy will be quarantined.

The article reports on the decision of U.S. President George W. Bush to withdraw his support for the constitutional amendment that aims to ban gay marriage in the country. On July 4, 2006, the President is scheduled to announce and defend his stand regarding the issue. In a report provided by the National Security Agency, the President will discuss in his statement the reason for his decision.

Comments on issues affecting the GLBT communities in the U.S. as of May 2006. Effect of the emphasis on relationships and families in gay life on gay culture; Actions taken by Robin Wirthlin, a parent of a 7-year-old, after learning that her son's teacher read the book "King and King," a gay fairy tale, to the class.

The article comments on the financial cost of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy of the U.S. military. It explains that the policy would dismiss military personnel from service for being homosexual. The financial cost associated with firing a homosexual soldier has several categories including the recruiting costs, training costs, and separation travel costs.

The article comments on the developments of gay rights in the media and in the Internet in the U.S. Gay publishers and editors acted as gatekeepers of opinion, defining what was acceptable. The Independent Gay Forum Web site is for anyone interested in gay conservative and libertarian views. The Andrew Sullivan Web blog is the most widely read gay bloggers in the U.S.

The article presents a perspective on the confirmation hearing for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel A. Alito in the U.S. It points out that gay groups opposed the confirmation of Alito who has been nominated by U.S. president George W. Bush. It comments that Alito is not in favor for GLBT people's claim on same-sex marriage.

Focuses on the performance of Judge John Roberts during his confirmation hearing to be the next chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Impact of Robert's judicial nomination on the freedom of gay Americans; Refusal of the judge to cite the legality of the proposed Employment Non-Discrimination Act; Career history of Roberts.

Comments on the silence of the gay rights groups to the nomination of John Roberts to the Supreme Court in the U.S. Absence of track record on gay rights issue; Career history of Roberts; Viewpoint on constitutional right to abortion; Insistence of gay rights group about the connection in principle between abortion and gay rights.