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LGBT adoptive parents are increasing – state by state

“It’s simple,” said Julie Hoffman, adoptions administrator for the state Department of Human Services. “Now that gay couples are allowed

The Arkansas Supreme Court rejected a voter-approved initiative that barred gay couples and other unmarried people living together from serving

A supermarket CEO & Chairman is apologizing for the actions of a homophobic store employee. A Harps store in Arkansas

Will Phillips will serve as Grand Marshal for the Northwest Arkansas Gay Pride parade in Fayetteville this weekend. Phillips made

A Pulaski County circuit judge has overturned Arkansas’ law banning unmarried couples living together from adopting or fostering children. Circuit

The AP reports that an Arkansas judge has ruled that a challenge to ban on unmarried adoption, fostering can proceed.

The Fairness Campaign is opposing Kentucky Senate Bill 68 [sponsored by state Sen. Gary Tapp, R-Shelbyville] that would bar gay

Family Equality Council is responding to the disappointing losses in Arizona [Prop 102], Florida [Amendment 2], Arkansas [Act 1], and

The Associated Press reports that exit polls – conducted for the gay parenting ban in Arkansas – showed it passed

Arkansas voters have approved a measure banning unmarried couples who are living together being adoptive or foster parents. The AP