The year 2014 saw enormous gains on LGBT rights as well as the pushback by the determined enemies of equality. Marriage equality moved at its fastest pace, but so did the mantra of "religious liberties" and the attempt to write laws against LGBT people in a host of other areas. More and more politicians supported LGBT rights, but the 2014 mid-term election saw wins by more anti-equality candidates than we've seen in a long time. Many LGBT activists, however, showed their determination and their collective power as well, demanding full civil rights and making it clear there is no turning back.
Below, relive some of the biggest political stories of 2014.
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Arizona “Religious Liberties” Law Goes Down In Flames
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Gay Marriage Gains Huge Momentum
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Gay Democrats Re-Elected, Gay GOPers Lose Big
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LGBT Groups Dump ENDA
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U.S. Government, World Health Organization Back Truvada
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Major League Football Takes Political Heat
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Houston’s Mayor Parker Battles Anti-Gay Leaders
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Sochi Olympics Spotlight Russia’s Brutal 'Gay Propaganda' Law
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Transgender Sailor's Discharge Puts Pressure On Ending Ban
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St. Patrick's Day Parades Allows LGBT Group
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NOM Banished To Basement At CPAC, Deep In Debt
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Uganda, Nigeria Pass Brutal Anti-Gay Laws
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President Obama Signs Historic Employment Non-Discrimination Executive Order
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LGBT Protests Rock the Idaho Capitol
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