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Concerned Women for America calls adoption bill an ‘experiment’ of the homosexual agenda
Dr. Janice Crouse of the anti-gay organization Concerned Women for America said that the “Every Child Deserves a Family Act” — which would prohibit federal funding for entities that discriminate against prospective adoptive or foster parents on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status — is “an experiment” that should not be taking place.
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News (USA)
LGBT groups express ‘grave concerns,’ withhold support from education bill
Several LGBT organizations say they “do not support” the Senate version of education reform legislation as it currently stands due to the lack of protections for LGBT students and what they say is a rollback of federal accountability for schools.
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Commentary
Catholic Church making deal with the devil to stop marriage equality in Minnesota?
The Minnesota Family Council is scum. It is a group devoted to demonizing and stigmatizing the gay community through junk science and ugly propaganda. Yet it is the same group which Archbishop John Nienstedt seems no problem in teaming up with in order to stop marriage equality in Minnesota.
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News (USA)
Shirvell now suing attorney who represents openly gay student whom he harassed
Former Michigan assistant attorney general Andrew Shirvell is claiming in a new lawsuit filed in federal court, that prominent Detroit attorney Deborah Gordon used information she had gathered from prior cases in an effort question his professional behavior and reputation, a move Shirvell contends led to his firing.
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News (USA)
Texas gay man attacked at private party, claims assault was a hate crime
RENO, Lamar County, Texas — An openly gay Texas man was brutally attacked at a private party early Sunday, sustaining second-degree burns and severe bruises, and requiring over 30 stitches to close stab wounds to his torso, forearm, and forehead near his left eye.
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NH lawmaker drops anti-gay marriage amendment in hopes of legislative repeal
CONCORD, N.H. — The primary sponsor of a bill that would add a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage in New Hampshire has decided not to pursue the measure, hoping instead that the legislature is successful in repealing the state’s existing marriage equality law.
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News (USA)
Superintendent ‘furious’ over threats to lesbian couple voted homecoming royalty
SAN DIEGO — The superintendent of the San Diego Unified School District is furious over threats and hate mail sent to a local school, after a lesbian couple was voted in as homecoming king and queen.
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News (USA)
Report: Chick-fil-A donated nearly $2 million to anti-gay causes in 2009
New IRS 990 forms reveal that fast-food restaurant chain Chick-fil-A donated nearly $2 million to anti-gay groups in 2009, reports Equality Matters.
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News (USA)
Georgetown University LGBT center receives $1 million gift
Former National Football League Commissioner Paul J. Tagliabue and his wife, Chandler Tagliabue, have donated $1 million to Georgetown University for the creation of a new program to assist LGBT students.
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Life
Known male prostitute arrested in murder of U.S. Airways flight attendant
MEXICO CITY — Mexican officials announced they have arrested a known male prostitute for the robbery and brutal murder of a gay flight attendant on Saturday during a layover stop in Mexico City.
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News (USA)
Washington voters would support same-sex marriage law, new poll finds
SEATTLE — A new statewide poll by the University of Washington Center for Survey Research found most Washington state voters would support marriage equality for same-sex couples if approved by the state legislature, reported the Seattle Times.
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News (USA)
University of Michigan faculty to fight ban on domestic partner benefits
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The outlook for domestic partner benefits for Michigan’s state employees — including staff at Michigan’s 15 public universities — are in jeopardy due to a pair of bills that the sponsors claim will save approximately $8 million a year by eliminating the benefits.
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Life
LGBT History Month profile: AIDS Activist, Pedro Zamora
Pedro Zamora was an AIDS activist who appeared on MTV’s reality series “The Real World.” As the first openly gay and openly HIV-positive person on a television series, he brought national attention to HIV/AIDS and LGBT issues.
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Commentary
Report: Fox News downplays stories about anti-LGBT bullying, suicide
Whether it’s criticizing same-sex parents, fear mongering about marriage equality, or making crass jokes about transgender people, Fox News makes its anti-LGBT viewpoint known whenever possible. Fox’s bias, however, is also evidenced by what stories the network chooses not to cover.
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News (USA)
NC lawmaker, chief sponsor of anti-gay marriage amendment, dies
GASTONIA, N.C. — Anti-gay state Sen. James Forrester (R-Gaston) passed away at Gaston Memorial Hospital on Monday. The 11-term state senator and retired Air Force brigadier general was 74.
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News (USA)
Countdown to next Prop 8 ruling, stepping up the assault on DOMA
We’re counting down to the next ruling in the Prop 8 case. A Republican-backed bill in New Hampshire would replace marriage with civil unions for everyone — including siblings. Get ready for a showdown on the Defense of Marriage Act, and things are heating up in Ohio.
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Life
Suspect in custody for murder of gay flight attendant in Mexico City hotel
MEXICO CITY — A Phoenix-based gay flight attendant for U.S. Airways was found dead in a Mexico City hotel room early Saturday morning in what local police are referring to as a homicide.
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LGBT History Month profile: Accomplished 20th century English novelist Virginia Woolf
Virginia Woolf was an accomplished 20th century English novelist and one of the founders of the modernist movement. She published nearly 500 essays and nine novels.
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LGBT History Month profile: Pioneering gay rights activist Lilli Vincenz
Lilli Vincenz is a pioneering gay rights activist. In 1965, she was the only lesbian to participate in the first White House picket. From 1965 to 1969, Vincenz demonstrated each Fourth of July in front of Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. These protests, called Annual Reminders, launched the gay and lesbian civil rights movement.
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News (USA)
Grass-roots coalition vows to fight repeal of NH same-sex marriage law
CONCORD, N.H. — A bipartisan coalition of business, civic, community leaders, and residents who support marriage equality have launched a grass-roots campaign to stop lawmakers from repealing New Hampshire’s same-sex marriage law.