US city elects first trans mayor as Congress loses gay marriage opponent
After the euphoria surrounding the election of Barack Obama as President of the United States, more information about Election Day is proving inspirational for gay Americans.
15,000 protesters in San Francisco over passing of Proposition 8
Live from San Francisco, California
In excess of 15,000 people are marching through San Francisco to protest at the passing of Proposition 8, the voter initiative in California that effectively bans gay marriage have admitted defeat.
70% of California's black voters backed gay marriage ban
The high turnout of Latino and African-American voters for Barack Obama in California had an effect on the vote for a ban on same-sex marriages.
Stonewall stars hail Barack Obama's election as US President
Well-known faces from the worlds of media, television, music, politics and the arts were all full of hope about Barack Obama at last night's annual Stonewall Awards.
Proposition 8 opponents concede defeat – gay marriage banned in California
The opponents of Proposition 8, the voter initiative in California that effectively bans gay marriage have admitted defeat.
Exclusive: Barack Obama's election is a healing moment, says America's gay bishop
The only openly gay bishop in the Anglican communion has spoken of his delight at the election of Barack Obama as the next President of the United States.
California's same-sex couples assured their marriages are still legal
Despite the success of a ballot measure to change the California Constitution to define marriage as between a man and a woman, gay and lesbian weddings performed in the state are still legal.
Audio:Protests at California Capitol over gay marriage ban victory
Protests over the apparent victory of Proposition 8, the voter inactive in California that effectively bans gay marriage have been held outside the state Capitol in Sacramento.
Lesbian sheriffs and gays on the school board – the new face of American politics
A US Congressman and the Oregon Secretary of State are among more than 70 openly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender candidates elected yesterday.
Lawsuits fly as gays fight California marriage ban
The votes have not all been counted yet, but that has not stopped gay rights groups filing lawsuits challenging the validity of Proposition 8.
