A vote on marriage equality in Parliament is now threatened after reports that the Labour party could derail the entire legislation if it joins forces with Torys to vote in favor of granting civil partnerships to heterosexual couples. More on the potential hurdles below.

Alaska's House Majority Caucus was asked whether they'd consider same-sex civil unions or domestic partnerships and they just found that HILARIOUS.

Seriously, they could barely respond to Juneau Empire reporter Mark Miller's question through their laughter. 

Check out Republican House Leader Lance Pruitt's oh-so-classy response to Miller after the jump.

Elton John takes a moment out of his busy schedule attacking Madonna to pen a passionate plea for marriage equality in the United Kingdom. 

So, how does Elton throw civil partnerships under the bus heading toward same-sex marriage?

Mitt Romney continued his denigration of segments of the American population at the Univision/Facebook town hall on Wednesday night when he was asked what he'd do if his children or grandchildren happened to be homosexual. 

His answer after the jump. 

With laws varying state to state regarding the rights of LGBT Americans, particularly with regards to their finances in the case of marriage and domestic partnerships, financial firms are actively working to create LGBT-friendly initiatives that make financial planning more manageable.

More after the jump.

Sometimes less is more (really guys!), and Protect All North Carolina Families is proving that with their short and powerful 30-second ad opposing Amendment One in North Carolina.

Take a look after the jump!

Having a long history of pushing for diversity and inclusion (especially of LGBT people), the University of Michigan could risk losing many esteemed faculty members if some Michigan legislators get their way. Details after the jump.

The proposed amendment that would ban marriage, civil unions, domestic partnerships and other relationship recognition for same-sex couples has passed the North Carolina House of Representatives. Maybe we aren't surprised by this, but we sure are pissed. Get the numbers and details after the jump.

Sure this seems like something out of a dream or a Saturday morning hangover fog, but we suppose the momentum out of the New York equality victory is crossing the pond in a big way. Find out deets, after the jump.

Same-sex couples still can’t get married in Washington, but the state will now recognize valid same-sex marriages from other jurisdictions as domestic partnerships. While this may not seem significant, state Senator Ed Murray (D-Seattle) believes it’s a necessary step. But why?

The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) announced an interesting and invaluable partnership on Thursday that we're certainly applauding. So which huge mainstream media corporation is at last teaming up with GLAAD to fight bullying? 

Yesterday we learned that Lady Gaga did not want to be BFFs with Target any longer, and was pulling out of a deal for the retailer to carry a special edition of Born This Way based on its anti-gay political donations. Late last night, Target responded.

"We were very surprised and disappointed by the statements made by Lady Gaga's organization related to her partnership with Target," the company said in a statement. "Target remains committed to the LGBT community as demonstrated by our contributions to various LGBT organizations, our recently established Policy Committee to review our political giving and our respectful, inclusive workplace environment."