First of all, discrimination against any group keeps them from contributing fully to the welfare of the larger community.
Second, the idea of "gay rights" helps us to understand the meaning of "rights".
Third, a deeper understanding of gay people leads us to a better understanding of human sexuality -- including our own.
The Black Panther Party was not connected to sexual orientation. They were an African American Civil rights movement. There were gay members in the group, but it was not a gay group.
gay rights are positive rights.
Denying basic civil rights to gay people does not add anything to the public good. However, extending equal civil rights to everyone improves the quality of life for all.
Equal rights for gay people mainly affect gay people, but equality is good for any society. So in that sense, everyone benefits, even those that oppose equality.
The real answer to this question is: No. In fact, nobody in the band "Fun." is gay. This is a common misconception, because the band heavily promotes gay rights. The band believes in equal rights (including marriage equality) for everyone.
You don't get rights for being gay. In fact, depending on where you live, you lose rights for being gay.
Women's rights and gay rights definitely have some overlap, but the differences are in what rights are lacking.
They do support gay rights :)
The bible does not address gay rights.
The gay rights movement strives for equality.
John McCain has no plan regarding gay rights.
No amendment bans gay rights on a federal level.