Stories by Deb Price
Deb Price of The Detroit News writes the first nationally syndicated column on gay issues.
The June 26th hearing was an important first step in educating Congress about why a federal law protecting transgender employees is sorely needed.
Posted on Jun 30, 2008
One of the most exciting things about the delightful first wave of gay weddings across California was how much the nation took it in stride.
Posted on Jun 23, 2008
It is important that other prominent African-American politicians follow Governor Deval Patrick's lead and vocally support gay rights.
Posted on Jun 16, 2008
Gay Republicans need to think twice before supporting McCain, whose record on gay rights is dangerously similar to Bush's.
Posted on Jun 9, 2008
Let's hope the rest of the nation follows suit and moves towards legalizing gay marriage.
Posted on May 20, 2008
Anti-gay crusaders are deceiving voters about their strategies and intentions -- and the courts are playing along.
Posted on May 12, 2008
Bishop Gene Robinson calls on religious gays and lesbians to fight for acceptance within their spiritual communities.
Posted on May 5, 2008
California's governor has taken a humane and reasonable stance on gay marriage. John McCain should pay attention.
Posted on Apr 21, 2008
A new generation of church leaders avoids rabid, anti-gay rhetoric. Can they be pushed to accept and support gay rights?
Posted on Apr 7, 2008
Gay Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin is tirelessly working to secure equal protections for gay and trans people.
Posted on Mar 31, 2008
All over the world gay men, lesbians, and transgender people are denied fundamental freedoms. America is not doing enough to help.
Posted on Mar 24, 2008
After years of lobbying, the partners of gay State Department employees are being extended some basic rights.
Posted on Mar 10, 2008
As American society becomes more gay-friendly, so must public schools.
Posted on Mar 3, 2008
The Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund is launching a political training program that helps gays of color serve their community.
Posted on Feb 25, 2008
After actively working to defeat Mitt Romney, Log Cabin Republicans hope John McCain will support gay rights. What does his record tell us?
Posted on Feb 11, 2008
For 15 years, this Michigan newspaper has advocated for gay rights.
Posted on Feb 4, 2008
The military's anti-gay climate doesn't just victimize gay men and women in uniform.
Posted on Jan 28, 2008
2008 introduces civil unions to gay, lesbian, and queer couples in New Hampshire.
Posted on Jan 7, 2008
If you were (or are) a gay Republican, which candidate would you be supporting during the primaries?
Posted on Jan 2, 2008
In the YouTube age, Giuliani's turnabout on gay rights is open for everyone to see.
Posted on Dec 17, 2007
Despite popular support for lifting "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," it may take a Washington insider to get the job done.
Posted on Nov 26, 2007
The story of Michigan's first openly gay mayor takes place in the small town of Ferndale.
Posted on Nov 19, 2007
It has taken more than 30 years for the House to pass the bill now known as the Employment Nondiscrimination Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
Posted on Nov 12, 2007
Barack Obama has alienated a large number of black gays and lesbians for giving musician Donnie McClurkin, an "ex-gay," a platform for his campaign in South Carolina.
Posted on Nov 5, 2007
Catholic parents with LGBT children are working to make the Church more inclusive of their families.
Posted on Oct 29, 2007
The Log Cabin Republicans run a daring ad in Iowa, pointing out Mitt Romney's backtracking on abortion rights and gun control.
Posted on Oct 22, 2007
Members of the House could learn a lot about transgender identity from someone like Alice Miller, a scholar and former CIA analyst who waited until her 60s to transition.
Posted on Oct 15, 2007
One's 20s and 60s shouldn't be so different because they are both times of change and exploration, according to Per Larson, author of "Gay Money."
Posted on Oct 8, 2007
It took a tragic death for Jeffrey Montgomery to go from a "mind your own business" kind of gay guy to a "mind our own business" kind of gay activist.
Posted on Oct 1, 2007
Straight allies across the nation are taking the all-important step of going from privately opposing discrimination against LGBT people to actively speaking out against it.
Posted on Sep 24, 2007
Bullying has dangerous ripple effects: the twisted killers in the Virginia Tech and Columbine High School tragedies were bullied before turning violent themselves.
Posted on Sep 17, 2007
Longtime gay activist Michael Rogers said, "It was simply no longer acceptable for me to sit there and watch a political party filled with so many closeted gay men beat up on gay Americans."
Posted on Sep 10, 2007
With few legislative workdays left before lawmakers become obsessed with the 2008 campaigns, now is the time for Democrats to produce results.
Posted on Aug 27, 2007
Should the legal ties between parents and their adopted child unravel if the family leaves the state where the adoption decree was handed down?
Posted on Aug 20, 2007
With a volunteer military stretched to the breaking point, it defies logic to turn away and kick out gay Americans simply because they don't want to live lives of celibacy and deceit.
Posted on Aug 6, 2007
Financially free at last, my spouse and I don't need a newer car or a house in a ritzier neighborhood. We've matured faster than our savings bonds.
Posted on Jul 30, 2007
If you want another ball team to host a "Night Out," follow Cornelius Baker's delightful example: Make a strong pitch.
Posted on Jul 23, 2007
A red-hot warning poured out from the court this term to gay Americans -- "Tread closer at your own peril."
Posted on Jul 16, 2007
Marriage will keep winning popularity contests because adaptability is one of its most enduring traits.
Posted on Jul 9, 2007
Primping to be the choice of the most out-of-the-mainstream Republicans is going to make the sales job for the eventual nominee much tougher in the general election.
Posted on Jul 2, 2007
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