DOVER, Del. -- The Delaware Legislature today passed the Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Act. The bill adds gender identity to the existing list of protected nondiscrimination categories, including race, age, religion and sexual orientation.

PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Equal Marriage Arizona (EMA) is hoping to get a marriage-equality initiative on the state ballot in 2014.

The proposed measure would overturn Arizona's ban on same-gender marriage and legalize weddings for gay and lesbian couples.

EMA filed the paperwork Monday, June 17, with the Arizona Secretary of State. The initiative would need to gather 259,200 valid voter signatures to qualify for the 2014 election.

The proposed referendum asks:

BERLIN -- This morning President Obama spoke in Berlin at the iconic Brandenburg Gate – the very place where President Reagan delivered his famous "Tear Down This Wall" speech.

In his remarks, President Obama told the cheering crowd of thousands that "we are more free when all people can pursue their own happiness."

“When we respect the faiths practiced in our churches and synagogues, our mosques and our temples, we're more secure. When we welcome the immigrant with his talents or her dreams, we are renewed. (Applause.)

SAN DIEGO -- As part of its ongoing commitment to cultural diversity and responsible banking, and in celebration of LGBT Pride Month, Union Bank has partnered with KPBS to honor three members of San Diego’s LGBT community as part of the Local Heroes program: Carolyn Bolton, Max Disposti and Vincent Pompei.