San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

State Department will consider the visa applications of same-gender spouses in the same manner as opposite-gender spouses

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) praises the nomination of U.S. Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) to be Secretary of State during President Obama's second term.

Deputy Assistant Secretary Daniel Baer outlines the United States position on how we ethically encourage access to information, health, opportunity and freedom of religion and expression for everyone, including LGBT people globally.

Even as we work to support LGBT persons abroad, we are leading by example — and pushing to ensure that LGBT rights are fully realized here at home.

"No amendments, no changes, would justify the passage of this odious bill."