Traci G. Lee

California has taken its first steps toward granting equality to transgender residents. Read More

Jindal will likely appeal the ruling, saying in a statement following the Louisiana Supreme Court's decision that, while he was "disappointed," he was also "committed to making sure this program continues." Read More

VIDEO: The RNC passed a resolution Friday affirming its support for “traditional marriage.” RNC committee member Robin Armstrong and Gregory Angelo, executive director of the Log Cabin Republicans, faced off. Read More

"Glee" takes on gun control after a school shooting in its latest episode, but some are saying the plot line is "too soon." Read More

Clergy members from Connecticut to California came to Washington D.C. for a 24-hour vigil to pray for those affected by gun violence, and to ask Congress to help move the country "closer to the day we do not have to bury children." Read More

On the agenda for the RNC's spring strategy meeting: a resolution that would affirm the GOP's opposition to same-sex marriage. Read More

In presenting his budget to Congress, the president hoped to find a compromise with GOP legislators by agreeing to some cuts to entitlements. Read More

In some states, women still earn less than $0.70 for every $1.00 a man earns on the job. Read More

Nelson is the 51st senator to support same-sex marriage, leaving six Democrats in the Senate who still have not spoken out. Read More

The former Lakers head coach says the question of whether or not there needs to be more inclusiveness in the NBA is "ridiculous." Read More

"The way that slavery was in the Old South is not in keeping with the way it has been portrayed," a sponsor of the event said. Read More

"Our 'Jackie Robinson player' is going to come out soon--this year, next year, some time in the near future--and everything's going to change. We're going to put this behind us. We're going to do the right thing," said Brendon Ayanbadejo, NFL linebacker and marriage-equality advocate. Read More

It's not just Republicans evolving on gay marriage; Democrats who have remained silent before are starting to come around. "I find myself unable to look them in the eye without honestly confronting this uncomfortable inequality," Sen. McCaskill said of her gay friends. Read More

New Jersey could soon outlaw gay conversion therapy for minors. But some argue that banning the practice will only drive it underground, to be practiced by unlicensed therapists. Read More

Too early to admit defeat? The Senate Majority Leader says that any gun-limits bill must require background checks--a proposal that lacks widespread bipartisan support. Senator Reid may also push for a vote on the assault weapons ban, which he seemed to have abandoned earlier. Read More

Chicago Public Schools said Thursday it plans to close 54 schools and a total of 61 school buildings this year, disproportionately affecting the city's African-American families. Read More

In a press conference with the Israeli prime minister in Jerusalem, Obama emphasized that his support for Israel was absolute, and that he would investigate whether the "red line" had been crossed. Read More

The cost of war will affect 'generations to come,' Iraq war veteran Paul Rieckhoff said, as returning veterans continue to suffer upon returning home. Read More

The White House had ignored warnings about al Qaeda just before 9/11, so was hyper-alert not to ignore any possible threats from anywhere else. And neocons saw Iraq as a "do-able" war, unlike an attack on Iran, for example. Read More

Of the 13 questions listed, six present scenarios--including overnight camping trips with gay Scouts--that members are asked to deem acceptable or unacceptable. Read More