-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.