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The D.C. Council gave final approval Tuesday to a bill to legalize same-sex marriage, setting off a wave of excitement in the gay community even as opponents vow to continue the fight on Capitol Hill. The bill, approved by a vote of 11 to 2, will now go to Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D), who is expected to sign it before Christmas.

He steadies himself with a cane these days, and his hands tremble from the effects of Parkinson's disease. But Tom Richards' maladies were minor inconveniences as he stood on the sidewalk Saturday night outside a popular bar in the heart of Houston's gay community. Minutes earlier, Annise Parker had just been elected as the first openly gay mayor of a major American city. Read More

Gay rights advocates are declaring a cautious victory in the nation's capital this week. A bill legalizing same-sex marriage in Washington, D.C., is expected to pass a City Council vote on Tuesday. Read More

The D.C. Council voted Tuesday to legalize same-sex marriage in the District, as the city moves quickly to join five states in allowing gay couples to marry.  Read More

Support for gay marriage in Trenton is draining away like water from a tub as nervous legislators scurry towards safer political ground.  Read More

Reports of hate crimes against gays and religious groups increased sharply in 2008, according to FBI data released Monday.  Read More.

Breaking news reports indicate that Charlie Baker, a moderate Republican running for governor of Massachusetts, has chosen state senator Richard Tisei, who is gay, to be his running mate.  Read More

More than 60 students gathered Thursday to support domestic partnership benefits for University faculty and staff. The rally, held on the Texas Union patio, was hosted by Burnt Orange Benefits and StandOut and featured a wide array of UT student speakers. Read More.

Gay Episcopalians in central and southern Ohio can have their relationships blessed in church starting on Easter next year.  Read More.

State Rep. Tyrone K. Yates wants Ohioans to vote May 4 on repealing the state's ban on gay marriage, but he acknowledges it's a long shot.  Read More.