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Fischer: Gays already have marriage equality, want ‘special’ rights
If Bryan Fischer’s opposition to marriage equality is rooted in concerns that it would grant to gays “special treatment that is denied to other folks,” allow us to reassure him that when gay marriage is legalized, he will have the very same right to marry the man of his dreams as everyone else.
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Bachmann: ‘I’m not judgmental’ for calling gays ‘a part of Satan’
Appearing on CNN’s “Piers Morgan Tonight,” U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) on Monday downplayed her well-documented history of anti-gay sentiment, and called Morgan “absolutely rude” for suggesting that she has been judgmental of the gay community.
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News (USA)
Minnesota’s Anoka-Hennepin school district settles bullying lawsuits
COON RAPIDS, Minn. — The Anoka-Hennepin School District on Monday night voted to accept a settlement agreement with six former and current district students who had filed two lawsuits over a policy requiring staff to remain neutral on topics related to sexual orientation.
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NHL, Burke family unveil ‘You Can Play’ campaign to end homophobia in sports
The National Hockey League has joined the growing effort by professional sports and players campaigning to end homophobia with a series of new public service announcements to encourage gay athletes to participate in sports.
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Commentary
‘Glee’ episode movingly highlights LGBT youth bullying and suicide
For those who missed it, last week’s controversial mid-season finale episode of “Glee” may have shocked fans, but one LGBT youth advocacy group has seen a number of benefits as a result.
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News (USA)
Flint, Mich. passes LGBT-inclusive non-discrimination ordinance
FLINT, Mich. — The Flint city council on Monday passed an non-discrimination ordinance that includes crucial protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in housing and public accommodations.
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News (USA)
Openly gay high school student suspended for wearing high heels
CHARLES CITY COUNTY, Va. — A 17-year-old openly gay high school student was issued a three-day suspension last week for refusing to remove a pair of high heels he was wearing.
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News (USA)
All-star reading of Prop 8 trial play raises $2 million toward marriage equality fight
LOS ANGELES — A star-studded benefit reading of of Dustin Lance Black’s play “8,” featuring Brad Pitt and George Clooney, raised more than $2 million Saturday night for the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER), and gave YouTube viewers around the world a rare glimpse into the historic trial of Proposition 8, California’s voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage.
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News (World)
Obama’s childhood nanny in Indonesia is a transgender women who fears for her life
JAKARTA, Indonesia – A 66-year-old transgender woman in Indonesia, living in fear in the streets because of her sexual identity, tells The Associated Press in an exclusive story that she was once the nanny to President Barack Obama and his baby sister, Maya.
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News (USA)
New poll reflects growing support nationwide for marriage equality
WASHINGTON — NBC News/ Wall Street Journal today released a national survey on marriage equality that reflects the ongoing sea change in public opinion on the issue — across a number of demographics, including party affiliation, age, and ethnicity.
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Life
True transgender story: Laverne Cox, ‘I’m from Mobile, Ala.’
Laverne Cox remembers the bullying she experienced as a child, and how it’s similar to the transphobia she experiences as an adult.
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Commentary
Father ‘No communion for you!’ — Not the whole story
By now you’ve likely heard the story of how last weekend, at Saint John Neumann Catholic Church in Maryland, Barbara Johnson was denied holy communion by the priest officiating at the funeral of her beloved mother — and the story of what happened is tailor-made for people eager to prove that religion or Catholicism is evil…
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True Lesbian Story: Barb Genton, ‘I’m From Syracuse, N.Y.’
“I remained closeted and I dressed thinking that I was fooling a lot of people. I was very uncomfortable in that attire, and when I say that, I’m talking about dresses, skirts, pantyhose, the whole thing. I was very uncomfortable. But in order to keep my job, maintain my job, those are things we did back in the day.”
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Kirk Cameron on homosexuality: ‘Unnatural, destructive to foundations of civilization’
Former “Growing Pains” actors and self-proclaimed born again Christian Kirk Cameron, appearing Friday on CNN’s “Piers Morgan Tonight,” and said marriage was “defined by God,” and that homosexuality is “unnatural” and “destructive” to the foundations of civilization.
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News (USA)
Delaware governor predicts marriage equality is ‘inevitable’
DOVER, Del. — Delaware Governor Jack Markell on Friday predicted marriage equality in his state is “inevitable,” and expects Delaware to take up same-sex marriage legislation “probably within the next few years.”
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Commentary
What if there was a ‘Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights March’ and nobody came?
Perhaps you’ve already heard about the “2012 Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights March,” slated for Saturday, April 21, and are eagerly making plans to attend. Odds are, though, that you haven’t.
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News (USA)
University students block Chick-fil-A from student center over anti-gay donations
BOSTON — Students at Northeastern University have blocked fast-food chain Chick-fil-A from opening a restaurant on its Boston campus, citing the chains financial support of anti-gay rights organizations.
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News (USA)
NJ Poll: Voters support same-sex marriage, but want to decide it at the ballot box
A new poll suggests that New Jersey voters’ support for marriage equality has reach a new high, but that two-thirds of voters want to decide the measure at the ballot box, rather than allow the state legislature to make the change.
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News (USA)
22 U.S. senators call for marriage equality plank in Democratic platform
A group of U.S. senators is joining the wave of LGBT rights supporters calling for an endorsement of marriage equality in the Democratic Party platform, according to an exclusive report by the Washington Blade.
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News (USA)
Proposed amendment seeks to undo Ohio’s ban on same-sex marriage
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A proposed amendment to undo Ohio’s 2004 constitutional ban on same-sex marriage ban was submitted Thursday to the state Attorney General. The amendment would change the state’s Constitution to read that the definition of marriage would be “a union of two consenting adults, regardless of gender.”