Civil unions found wanting in Illinois study

The organization tracked nearly 4,000 couples that entered into civil unions and found couples still lacked promised protections

From civil disobedience to civil unions: 40 years of Colorado out activism

This publication – founded in 1976 and 37 years old this month – was just a twinkle in founder Phil Price’s eye when the birth pangs of our Colorado community sounded out 40 years ago, in October 1973.

Beyond Colorado: Marriage equality and civil unions across the U.S.

Colorado now joins a growing number of states offering stronger relationship recognition to same-sex couples – from strong domestic partnership laws and civil unions, to full marriage equality.

LGBT victims of domestic violence gain new federal protections

After a drawn–out partisan battle, President Obama signed a reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act March 7 that updates the 19 year-old law with new protections for same-sex couples.

Out Colorado lawmakers draw national interest over gun-related bills

While civil unions may be top-of-mind for LGBT activists and advocates, Colorado’s out lawmakers contend with all the state’s issues – and gun-related measures have become the mainstream press’ story of the year so far.

2012 election results roundup

Obama won big and so did Colorado Democrats, but there were also big moments in down-ballot issues, not least being marriage equality. Here’s a recap of the 2012 election results we know so far:

First presidential debate was judged on performance, not issues

Romney, by most accounts, emerged the winner at the Oct. 3 debate, hosted by the University of Denver, not because his policies are sure to reset the economy or because his zingers appeared to resonate more with voters, but because the former governor of Massachusetts appeared to control the debate by shutting down the president and moderator more often, and keeping up the attack on the Democratic incumbent.

Obama, Romney mix on economy, health care, style during Denver debate

President Barack Obama and his GOP opponent Gov. Mitt Romney exchanged blows on domestic issues during the first presidential debate in Denver.

LGBT vet group still working for equality post-Don’t Ask Don’t Tell

Transgender individuals are still banned from service, and the military still does not recognize same-sex marriages – which means that health, housing and death benefits are not afforded to same-sex partners.

Moreover, many servicemembers discharged under DADT are opting to return to service – and some face bureaucratic hurdles upgrading their discharge status so they can re-enlist.

“Those things still have to be corrected,” said Kelly, “and AVER is an organization that’s looking to help advocate for those changes.”

Santorum was here. Now it’s your turn for a surge

For the Colorado LGBT community, the news from the state’s Feb. 7 caucus is grim. The state’s most dedicated and conservative voters sent us all – gays and mainstream Republicans alike – a message: we’re here, we’re anti-queer, get used to it. Sure, Colorado gay Republicans assure me, the ‘straw poll’ means nothing. Rick Santorum [...]