Romania sets date for referendum to block gay marriage
The October vote could change European nation's constitution to define marriage as between one man and one woman.
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Bert and Ernie are indeed a gay couple, 'Sesame Street' writer claims
Former “Sesame Street” writer Mark Saltzman said Bert and Ernie’s relationship was modeled after his own with his life partner, Arnold Glassman.
Parishioners defy Chicago Archdiocese, burn rainbow flag in 'exorcism' ceremony
A priest and parishioners from the Resurrection Parish in Chicago burned a rainbow pride flag that had once been prominently displayed in their Roman Catholic church.
'We celebrate people who dance outside the box': RuPaul makes Emmy history
VH1's hit reality show “RuPaul’s Drag Race” won big at this year's Emmys. Among its five wins was the coveted Outstanding Reality-Competition Series award.
Pediatricians group recommends 'affirmative care' for transgender youth
The American Academy of Pediatrics published a policy statement Monday recommending children be “free to develop and explore their gender.”
