The killing of a gay man who police say was taunted with homophobic slurs drew thousands of people to the scene of the crime to restore a sense of safety to one of the nation's most gay-friendly neighborhoods.Full story
The Senate Judiciary Committee hopes to nail down an elusive compromise on high-tech visas and may punt a controversy over gay marriage to the full Senate as it makes final drafting decisions on immigration legislation that grants a shot at citizenship to millions living in the country illegally. Full story
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron's flagship gay marriage policy is set to deepen a rift in his own party on Monday with many of his own lawmakers preparing to defy him in a sign of growing strains on his leadership and his coalition government. Full story
The New Yorker’s Richard Socarides joins MSNBC’s Thomas Roberts to offer some reasons for the increase. He also comments on the most recent murder in Greenwich Village.
Rachel Maddow reports on the significance of Minnesota in the history of the fight over same-sex marriage rights and the recent political history that lead to the state becoming the 12th in the nation to support marriage equality.
Steve Kornacki’s panelists look at marriage equality battles on the state level, and former Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party Pat Brady talks about resigning from the post after his support for gay marriage.
In his “You Should Know” segment, host Steve Kornacki notes that the death toll from what is now the worst garment industry disaster in history passed 1,100, and authorities say they have nearly reached the bottom of the wreckage.
Rachel Maddow excoriates the ostensible fact checking site Politifact for researching a claim, determining the claim to be true, and then declaring it half true for reasons that have nothing to do with the fact checked claim.
A reveller holds a sign offering free hugs as he takes part in the 18th Lesbian and Gay Pride rally in central Brussels May 18, 2013. REUTERS/Laurent Dubrule (BELGIUM - Tags: SOCIETY)
Revellers take part in the 18th Lesbian and Gay Pride rally in central Brussels May 18, 2013. REUTERS/Laurent Dubrule (BELGIUM - Tags: SOCIETY)
A reveller holds a sign during the 18th Lesbian and Gay Pride rally in central Brussels May 18, 2013. REUTERS/Laurent Dubrule (BELGIUM - Tags: SOCIETY)
A reveller dressed as a chicken takes part in the 18th Lesbian and Gay Pride rally in central Brussels May 18, 2013. REUTERS/Laurent Dubrule (BELGIUM - Tags: SOCIETY)
