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Wednesday, May 22, 2013  The 18-year-old cheerleader was also expelled from school because her girlfriend is 14.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  A sperm donor in Kansas is fighting a state effort to force him to pay child support for a child conceived through artificial insemination by a lesbian couple.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Wofford College's governing board has agreed to add sexual orientation to its anti-discrimination policy.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Some Wofford College students want the Spartanburg school to add sexual orientation to its anti-discrimination policy.

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

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Racism and the role that race plays in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community is the topic of a meeting in Charleston.

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?

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  Judicial experts say that a California federal judge's sexual orientation, as well as the fact he is partnered, is a non-issue in the judge's ruling on Prop 8

Friday, March 25, 2011  The Minnesota-based corporation is seeking an injunction barring the activists from every outlet in California, alleging they harass customers.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  Obama administration presenting first US call for gay rights at the UN Human Rights Council

Monday, March 21, 2011  'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe to be honored by anti-suicide Trevor Project with its Hero Award

Friday, January 14, 2011  Forty-eight percent of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students say they've been bullied because of their sexual orientation.  Should more steps be taken to prevent bullying?

Thursday, December 23, 2010  Ready for duty: Gays, lesbians who left military due to 'don't ask, don't tell' hope to return

Wednesday, October 20, 2010  South Carolina's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents are honoring young victims of anti-gay bullying, depression and suicide with a candlelight vigil.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010  A national gay rights group wants an apology from U.S. Senator Jim DeMint.