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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  'Why not live truthfully?': NBA's Jason Collins comes out, prompted in part by Boston bombings

Friday, February 15, 2013  Planned 'traditional' prom barring gays raises questions about tolerance in small Indiana city

Friday, February 01, 2013  A state judge has made permanent her order allowing only Episcopal congregations that split with the national church last year to use the name the Diocese of South Carolina.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  The decision, if approved by the Boy Scouts of America to allow openly gay leaders and scouts will be made on the local level, not national.  Indian Waters Scout Executive Doug Stone expains were and how decisions for local groups are made.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  If approved by the Scouts' national executive board, possibly as soon as next week, the change would be another momentous milestone for America's gay-rights movement.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Episcopal congregations in eastern South Carolina remaining with the national church say they will abide by a court order restraining them from using the name the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  A state judge has issued a restraining order protecting the name of the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  A provisional bishop has been nominated to head a diocese of Episcopal churches in eastern and lower South Carolina remaining with the national Episcopal Church.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Officials of the Diocese of South Carolina have filed a lawsuit against The Episcopal Church, saying it needs to protect its property from the national body.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Clergy and delegates from one of the oldest Episcopal dioceses in the nation meet this weekend in Charleston to discuss the future after splitting with the national church over issues including the ordination of gays.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  The large role for gays and lesbians is a striking contrast with last week's Republican convention, which ratified a platform opposing gay-rights priorities.

Monday, August 20, 2012  Madonna sued in Russia for millions after speaking out for gay rights during concert

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Boy Scout council official resigns, says ouster of lesbian Ohio den mother is discrimination

Monday, February 20, 2012  Arizona sheriff faces uphill battle in GOP primary now that he's been outed as gay

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  Military portrays repeal of gay ban as business-as-usual, after months of preparation