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New York Giants great Michael Strahan, fiancée support marriage equality
Participating in the HRC’s New Yorkers for Marriage Equality campaign, Michael Strahan, the record setting former defensive end of the New York Giants, has filmed a video with his fiancée Nicole Murphy announcing their support for marriage equality.
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Portland adds sex-reassignment surgery to city employee health benefits
A proposal by Portland Mayor Sam Adams to give transgender city employees a new health benefit — sex-reassignment surgery — was approved by the city council this week.
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Tina Fey, NBC Chairman condemn Tracy Morgan’s homophobic rant
NBC Chairman Bob Greenblatt and “30 Rock” creator Tina Fey on Friday released statements condemning comedian Tracy Morgan’s homophobic rant at a recent concert in Nashville.
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HRC: Until Tracy Morgan does something meaningful, his brand remains tarnished
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Tracy Morgan’s anti-gay tirade, and said that until Morgan does something meaningful, his brand remains tarnished.
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Texas governor partners with anti-gay hate group AFA in calling for day of prayer
In another blatant disregard for the separation of church and state, Texas Governor Rick Perry is partnering with an anti-gay hate group American Family Association in calling for a day of “fasting and prayer.”
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Gwyneth Paltrow: Why is the Bible used to justify so much judgement in society?
In honor of LGBT Pride Month, actress-turned-lifestyle guru Gwyneth Paltrow tackles the subject of homosexuality and the Bible.
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More AFA hate: ‘Nazi party formed in gay bar by homosexual thugs’
In case you’re not yet convinced that the American Family Association is a certified hate group, the AFA’s top hate monger, Bryan Fischer, on Thursday told his radio listeners that the Nazi Party in Germany was formed in a Munich gay bar by “homosexual thugs.”
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Tracy Morgan issues apology after homophobic rant during Nashville show
So now that Tracy Morgan’s people have issued an apology, what now? In case you’re catching up, audience member Kevin Rogers reported that a lengthy homophobic rant was part of comedian Morgan’s recent routine in Nashville.
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‘Sissy Boy Experiment:’ Reparative therapy still being used to ‘treat’ gay kids
In Thursday’s third and final installment of CNN’s special report, the “Sissy Boy Experiment,” Randi Kaye reports on how the research of Dr. George Rekers is still being used to ‘treat’ some gay kids and teens.
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Seattle Mariners announce plans to record ‘It Gets Better’ video
The Seattle Mariners on Thursday became the fourth professional sports team to announce plans to join the “It Gets Better Project,” and record a video of encouragement for LGBT youth.
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Wyoming Supreme Court ruling will allow state jurisdiction in same-sex divorces
The Wyoming Supreme Court this week ruled the state’s courts have jurisdiction to grant the divorce of a lesbian couple who were legally married in Canada.
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Christian hate groups call for boycott of Old Navy over pride shirts
Christian hate groups are taking aim at Old Navy over the retailer’s decision to sell a line of gay pride t-shirts in a handful of stores during June LGBT pride month, suggesting that God-fearing homophobes take their business elsewhere.
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Mystery deepens surrounding identity, alleged kidnapping of Syrian blogger
The mystery surrounding the kidnapping of a lesbian blogger in Syria deepens as media outlets report they are unable to verify the woman’s identify or the facts surrounding her disappearance, fueling speculation of an elaborate internet hoax.
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AARP launches website to address needs of older LGBT Americans
The AARP has launched a new portal on its website to address the needs of older LGBT Americans.
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Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum wants constitutional ban on same-sex marriage
Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum tells CNN’s John King that he supports a federal constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.
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Chaz Bono to serve as Grand Marshall of San Francisco pride parade
Chaz Bono is slated to be the Grand Marshall of the San Francisco gay pride parade on June 26.
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American Airlines’ GLEAM employees join ‘It Gets Better’ project (Video)
The Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Trans and Allied Employees of American Airlines (GLEAM) Employee Resource Group joins the It Gets Better Project to offer encouragement to teens who are struggling with the challenges of growing up, especially if dealing with the extra pressures that can come with being gay.
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Target shareholders pepper CEO over donations to anti-gay politicians
Target Corp. Chairman Gregg Steinhafel on Wednesday faced some unexpected questions at the company’s annual meeting from shareholders who wanted answers about the company’s funding of anti-gay politicians.
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George Rekers responds to Kirk Murphy’s suicide in ‘Sissy Boy Experiment’
In this second installment of CNN’s special report, the “Sissy Boy Experiment,” Dr. George Rekers learns of Kirk Murphy’s suicide.
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Ann Coulter stumped by ‘How would you feel if your child was gay’ question
Ann Coulter, appearing on Piers Morgan’s show last night, insisted she would “not be answering private life questions,” including the one about what would you do if your kid came out to you as gay.