Discrimination

This United States map indicates the presence and type (same-gender-only, versus opposite- and same-gender) of sodomy laws prior to the 2003 Lawrence v. Texas decision.

This United States map highlights states with laws that address hate crimes based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

United States map highlighting state laws that ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

“Love Won Out” is an anti-gay conference promoting the ex-gay ministries of the national conservative evangelical Christian group Focus on the Family.

Would you put their rights to a vote? Don’t amend the Constitution. Defend it.

The federal government alone accords 1,138 benefits and responsibilities based on marital status, not on civil union status.

While anti-gay organizations have promoted African-American leaders who oppose equal treatment for same-sex couples, in fact many black leaders support equality and oppose the Federal Marriage Amendment. This document has been prepared and updated by the National Black Justice Coalition.

The federal government alone accords 1,138 benefits and responsibilities based on marital status.

Looking at the years 1973 through 1999, it is clear to see a growing majority of the American public supports lesbian and gay equal rights.

When Massachusetts same-sex couples gained the right to legally marry, they gained access to rights heterosexual couples have had for years.