But some gay rights advocates said the focus on the use of public funds missed the point.

But gay rights advocates say it is not clear whether those laws would stand against challenges.

The county's policy has angered gay rights advocates across the country.

The suit filed on Wednesday adds a new front for gay rights advocates in the state.

In addition to gay rights advocates, many doctors argued against contact tracing.

Later gay rights advocates were aware of their debt to Ulrichs.

Despite the upbeat mood here, couples and gay advocates said much work around civil rights needed to be done.

Collins, a popular moderate, was supported by health care groups, environmentalists and gay rights advocates.

And the ban has drawn fire from gay advocates.