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Scalia: U.S. Supreme Court will consider marriage equality ‘soon, soon’
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia hinted Wednesday that the high court will consider the issue of same-sex marriage — “soon.” Scalia was fielding questions Wednesday evening following a speech at the University of Colorado when he was asked if the court will take up the question of whether state same-sex marriage bans are constitutional.
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General Mills makes bold, pro-gay move with Cheerios ad featuring gay parents
In its boldest, pro-gay move yet, General Mills is launching a new Cheerios campaign in Canada with a television ad centering around a same-sex couple and their daughter. The “Cheerios Effect” campaign will include nearly a dozen videos on the internet and TV ranging from 15 seconds to three-minute mini-documentaries, all featuring a diverse range of stories across …
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Catholic university suspends plans for screening of Harvey Milk film
WASHINGTON — A student group at Catholic University postponed a screening of a movie about gay rights pioneer Harvey Milk after school officials raised questions about a flier linking the event to LGBT awareness month. A chapter of the College Democrats had planned to screen “Milk,” starring Sean Penn, on Wednesday evening on the Northeast Washington…
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Hospitalized teen charged with assault after fighting back against bullying
HENRICO, Va. — A Virginia teen is facing assault charges despite being brutally beaten in an altercation at his high school that left him hospitalized for nine days. Eric Martin a student at Highland Springs High School in Henrico, Va., suffered a long list of injuries, including a head injury and a broken hand, according to his mother Mary Martin…
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Transgender woman killed in East Hollywood robbery attempt
LOS ANGELES — A transgender woman was shot and killed early Thursday morning in East Hollywood, Calif. Los Angeles police say the incident appeared to be a botched robbery attempt, and the victim was likely not targeted due to her transgender status.
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Minn. sports league delays decision on transgender student athletics
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota State High School League on Thursday voted to postpone making a decision on the league’s proposed policy about transgender students who want to play on athletic teams. WCCO-TV reports that the board wanted the currently written policy to move forward, but also to refine it before it becomes fully implemented….
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Lesbian couple files suit after being inseminated with black donor’s sperm
CLEVELAND — An Ohio woman has sued a Chicago-area sperm bank after she became pregnant with sperm donated by a black man instead of a white man as she and her partner had intended. The woman is seeking damages and wants to ensure the sperm bank doesn’t make a similar mistake again.
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Midterm elections poll: Social issues rank at bottom of voters’ priority lists
WASHINGTON — Heading toward the midterm elections, Democrats hold their strongest advantages on issues such as abortion or same-sex marriage, yet these same issues land near the bottom of voters’ priority lists, according to the latest Associated Press-GfK poll. Asked in an open-ended question to name the most important issue currently facing the …
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No action from U.S. Supreme Court on same-sex marriage cases
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has taken no action on appeals asking it to take up the issue of same-sex marriage. The gay marriage cases are not among cases the court agreed to hear in its term that begins next week.
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Matt Alber: ‘Handsome Man’ (Video)
“Handsome Man” is a new music video from out singer and songwriter Matt Alber, from the album “Wind Sand Stars.”