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Commentary
Gay dad on the elementary school mob that cancelled a play about a gay penguin family
There was another significant hearing this week on Tuesday about same sex relationships and whether to ban them.
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News (USA)
Fallout over Indiana religious objections law spurs local ordinances
More than a dozen Indiana communities have adopted ordinances to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
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News (USA)
New York hotel owners on why they hosted Ted Cruz, and the backlash from the gay community
As many have pointed out, “owning businesses that cater to the LGBT community comes with a heightened level of responsibility.”
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News (USA)
Obama calls for end to discriminatory parenting laws
When President Obama declared May National Foster Care Month, he used words never before included in a White House proclamation about adoption.
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News (USA)
Oklahoma governor signs bill ‘protecting’ clergy who refuse to officiate same-sex unions
Gov. Mary Fallin signed a bill that allows ministers to refuse to perform same-sex marriages if such marriages conflict with their religious beliefs.
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News (USA)
Iowa college to offer LGBT student housing
Iowa Western Community College set aside a cluster of suite-style apartments to create an optional community-style living environment for LGBT students.
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News (USA)
Poll: Majority of Republican voters would attend a same-sex wedding
A majority of U.S. Republicans would attend the same-sex wedding of a loved one, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
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News (USA)
Georgia church posts sign calling for death to gay people
The sign for The Ten Commandments church in Milledgeville, Ga., reads “Homosexuality is a Death Worthy Crime.”
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News (World)
Inquiry: Canadian military culture is hostile to women, gays
The Canadian Armed Forces perpetuates a sexualized military culture that is hostile to women and gay members, according to a report.
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News (USA)
Texas GOP pushes anti‑gay religious freedom bill on heels of Supreme Court hearing
Republican lawmakers abruptly pushed the new proposal on the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court hearing historic arguments over gay marriage.
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News (World)
Russian lawmaker says Apple violated gay ‘propaganda’ law by distributing U2 album
The lawmaker says Apple violated Russia’s ban on gay “propaganda” when it delivered U2’s latest album to a half-billion iTunes users for free last year.
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News (USA)
N.Y. Assembly votes to ban conversion therapy for LGBT youth; Senate passage unlikely
Lawmakers in the New York state Assembly have voted once again to prohibit therapy aimed at changing the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBT youth.
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Life
W.V. high school athletes attend senior prom as couple … and nobody freaked out
It’s prom season again, a special time that until recently has been reserved for straight student couples.
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News (USA)
Minnesota state Senate shoots down bathroom restrictions for transgender students
The Minnesota Senate has shot down a move to restrict transgender students’ access to school restrooms and locker rooms.
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News (USA)
Gender bias issue could tip Chief Justice Roberts into ruling for marriage equality
Roberts suggested that he may have found a way to cast a vote in favor of the gay and lesbian couples in the case.
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News (USA)
Officials close investigation in trans teen’s suicide, refer to her as ‘Mr. Alcorn’ in final report
The death of a troubled transgender teenager who begged people to fix society has been deemed a suicide.
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News (USA)
Federal judge who struck down Kentucky same-sex marriage ban dies
U.S. District Judge John G. Heyburn II died Wednesday. He was 66.
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News (USA)
Alabama lawmaker proposes bill that would take state out of marriage license business
A state senator wants to take Alabama out of the marriage license business says he’s not targeting same-sex couples.
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News (USA)
N.D. lawmaker who voted against LGBT protections admits he’s gay after being caught on Grindr
Randy Boehning defended sending a graphic photo of himself to another user on Grindr, because he’s gay and “that’s what gay guys do.”