-The Advocate names the 13 biggest homophobes of 2013.

-The Social Security Administration begins processing benefits for gay widows and widowers.

-A lawsuit is filed against a Mississippi school district for failing to address anti-gay bullying.

-The Advocate names Pope Francis as its Person of the Year.

-A Russian toy store comes under investigation for selling a game containing ‘gay propaganda.’

-President Obama adds gay athletes to the US delegation for the Sochi Olympics.

-Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett endorses a nondiscrimination bill.

-A&E suspends Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson for making anti-gay remarks.

-Methodist pastor Frank Schaefer is defrocked for officiating at his gay son’s wedding.

-Bob Newhart withdraws from the anti-gay Legatus conference.

-Olympic gold medalist Brian Boitano comes out of the closet.

-The New Mexico Supreme Court rules that marriage equality is constitutional.

-The Ugandan Parliament passes the long-debated Anti-Homosexuality Bill.

-A federal judge strikes down Utah’s marriage ban.

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