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Life
Gloucester County transgender student granted trial after hearing in Norfolk
At a hearing today, Gavin Grimm, 16, went before a Federal District judge to fight for his right to use the bathroom of the gender he identifies with.
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News (USA)
Here are 13 heart-breaking stories of amazing people thrown out of the Scouts simply for being gay
Get to know some of the countless men and women who’ve been fired from the Boy Scouts of America for being gay.
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News (World)
Gay teacher’s honesty inspires student to come out
The student wrote an extremely moving coming out letter, which you can read here.
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News (USA)
Lawyer: School that blocked gay speech didn’t discriminate
Eighteen-year-old valedictorian Evan Young was blocked this spring from giving a graduation speech in which he planned to out himself as gay.
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News (USA)
Boy Scouts expected to lift its ban on gay leaders today
However, even under this new policy, church-led scouting groups will still be able to limit leadership jobs to heterosexuals.
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News (USA)
Conference unites black activists; focuses on transgender lives
The movement is paying special attention to youth, women and people who identify themselves as lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender.
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News (World)
Ethiopia leaders oppose Obama’s stance on gay rights
“Oppose the president if he raises the gay issue here,” said the Ethiopian Orthodox Church-linked Weyiniye Teklehaimanot Association.
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News (USA)
Graydon Carter remembers legendary writer/editor Ingrid Sischy
The “empress” of fashion and art — who was Interview’s editor-in-chief for 18 years –– passed away Friday at the age of 63.
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News (USA)
Gay marriage fight could cost taxpayers nearly $2 million
Under federal law, there seems to be no dispute that lawyers are entitled to payment from taxpayers.
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News (USA)
Is the WWE ready for a gay wrestling character?
Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon hints that Darren Young’s character may come out.
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News (USA)
Missouri man gets 30 years for exposing sex partners to HIV
Mangum originally was charged after a male sexual partner tested positive for HIV and alerted police.
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News (USA)
The Michigan Constitution says only heterosexual couples can marry
The Citizens Research Council of Michigan wants to erase this part of the constitution; says it’s “dead.”
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News (USA)
Kenyan President sidesteps gay rights discussion, says they’re a “nonissue”
Gay sex is a crime in Kenya punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
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News (USA)
Louisiana shooter expressed admiration for anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church
John Russell Houser was also obsessed with white power groups and anti-Semitic ideas.
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News (USA)
Texas court sidelines LGBT equal rights ordinance
Houston Mayor Annise Parker, who is gay, helped push for the ordinance passed by the City Council last year. Opponents have fought it ever since.
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News (USA)
Let’s debunk some homophobic claims about the Equality Act
Matt Baume knocks down some of the crazy, anti-gay statements we’re hearing about the historic bill.
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News (USA)
Eminem’s freestyle rap about Caitlyn Jenner is predictably offensive
As was his halfhearted apology: “No pun intended — that took a lot of balls.”
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Commentary
A gay dad’s open letter to those who doubt Caitlyn Jenner’s heroism
What is a hero? Tabloid discussion quickly shifted from whether Bruce Jenner might be transgender to whether Caitlyn Jenner was a hero. Meanwhile, distasteful memes compared her unfavorably to war veterans. I decided it was time for a letter.
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News (USA)
On eve of visit, Obama voices support for Africa LGBT rights
Many Kenyan politicians have warned Obama that any overtures on gay rights would not be welcomed in Kenya.