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Thursday, March 07, 2013  The bishop of some Episcopal churches staying with the national church wants a judge to immediately block the bishop of churches that have left the denomination from using the name of the Diocese of South Carolina.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A second lawsuit has been filed in the dispute that split Episcopalians in eastern South Carolina.

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

Monday, January 16, 2012  Three same sex couples plan to go to the Greenville County courthouse this week to ask for marriage licenses.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  Military chaplains seek protection for troops who share beliefs on gay service members

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  A study commissioned by the church concludes homosexuality, celibacy not to blame for clergy abuse; social upheaval of '60s cited

Monday, May 16, 2011  A landmark policy change by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) this week clears the way for openly gay and lesbian pastors to begin serving nationwide despite opposition from South Carolina congregations. What do you think about the church's decision?

Thursday, February 24, 2011  Attorney General Eric Holder cited recent shifts in legal thought, not public opinion, in explaining the decision.

Saturday, October 30, 2010  Retired chaplains warn against 'don't ask' repeal

Sunday, October 10, 2010  Allegations that gang members attacked two teens and a man last week because they were gay don't square with the reputation of their Bronx neighborhood, resident and city leaders said.

Saturday, October 02, 2010  An assistant attorney general in Michigan has been using his personal blog to attack the openly gay student body president at the University of Michigan

Monday, April 19, 2010  Justices split sharply on whether campus Christian group can exclude non-Christians

Tuesday, March 16, 2010  UN AIDS chief says new HIV infections increasing among homosexuals, drug users and prostitutes

Wednesday, February 17, 2010  A South Carolina bill meant to curb abuse among dating teens in a state with one of the nation's worst domestic violence rates advanced Wednesday.

Wednesday, February 03, 2010  A bill aimed at punishing violent offenders in teen relationships is receiving criticism because it does not apply to homosexuals.