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Former NYC mayors among ‘New Yorkers for marriage equality’
Two former New York City Mayors — David Dinkins and Ed Koch — have joined the HRC’s “New Yorkers for Marriage Equality” campaign by appearing in videos supporting these important civil rights.
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Life
Glee’s big gay kiss: ‘Sickening,’ says SNL alum Victoria Jackson
Chris Colfer and Darren Criss locked lips earlier this week, when FOX’s hit series “Glee” consummated the long-running crush between Kurt and Blaine, but not everyone found the episode quite that romantic.
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Killer stoned his victim to death because Bible refers to stoning gays
Police in suburban Philadelphia have arrested a man and charged him with murder in the brutal beating of an elderly man. The suspect said he killed his victim using a sock stuffed with rocks because the Old Testament refers to stoning homosexuals.
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Poll: Slim majority of Americans now support marriage equality
A slight majority of Americans now support marriage equality according to a new poll by The Washington Post and ABC News.
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Five New York teens arrested in brutal, anti-gay Queens murder
Five New York area teens have been arrested in the fatal beating of Anthony Collao at a party hosted by two gay men last weekend. Collao, 18, was beaten to death by the teens who yelled anti-gay slurs during the attack.
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Ogden council overrides mayor’s veto, passes non-discrimination ordinance
In a surprise vote, the Ogden City Council this week voted unanimously to overturn the mayor’s veto and pass a non-discrimination ordinance that includes sexual orientation.
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Life
Anti-gay Canadian florist wants ‘no part’ of same-sex couple’s wedding
A Canadian florist has refused to provide wedding flowers to a same-sex couple, according to the event’s planner, a violation of the New Brunswick Human Rights Act.
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California megachurch asks choir to sign anti-gay covenant
Choir members at the Southern California megachurch, the Crystal Cathedral, are upset by a covenant they have been asked to sign that places a strong emphasis on them being heterosexual and Christian.
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Newt Gingrich funneled $350,000 into anti-gay hate groups
Former House Speaker, and likely presidential candidate, Newt Gingrich has been caught funneling over $350,000 into anti-gay hate groups in the past year.
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House committee OKs measure aimed at ending support to anti-gay countries
The House Financial Services Committee this week voted to approve a bill aimed at discouraging U.S. aid to countries that persecute their citizens because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Democrats introduce bills in House and Senate to repeal ‘Defense of Marriage Act’
Congressional Democrats on Wednesday went on the offensive, introducing bills in both the House and Senate aimed at repealing the “Defense of Marriage Act.”
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HRC Poll: Voters oppose Republican defense of ‘DOMA’
A majority of American voters oppose the Defense of Marriage Act, as well as efforts by the House Republican leadership to intervene in court cases defending the law, according to new polling released Tuesday.
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New report highlights discrimination against bisexuals by both gays and straights
A new report released by the San Francisco Human Rights Commission highlights the demonization of bisexuals from both the lesbian and gay community, as well as the straight community.
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California lawmaker proposes anti-bullying law named for gay suicide victim
An openly gay California state Assemblyman is proposing a new anti-bullying law design to reduce bullying of LGBT teens. The bill is named in honor of Seth Walsh, a 13-year-old gay teen who committed suicide last year.
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Legislation to repeal ‘Defense of Marriage Act’ to be introduced Wednesday
A bill to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act will be re-introduced in the U.S. House on Wednesday, along with a companion bill introduced in the U.S. Senate.
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Commentary
This Week in Prop 8: Gay ads still playing it safe
Anti-gay forces in Maryland set marriage back another year. That setback is softened by advances in New York, Colorado, and Washington, plus a new ad for equality launches in Rhode Island, but is it too soft?
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Celebrities, athletes, business leaders press Obama to support marriage equality
Celebrities, entertainment moguls and professional athletes have come together to ask President Obama to support marriage equality.
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Anti-gay bullying leads to another tragic teen suicide
Nicholas Kelo Jr. knew what it was like to be relentlessly bullied, his family said, and it may have been what persuaded him to pry open a safe inside his home on Feb. 23, and remove the gun that killed him.
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Students, teachers at California high school claim anti-gay bias on campus
Students and teachers at a California high school say there is a pattern of bullying, harassment and discrimination against gay and lesbian students, and that the school district has not done enough to alter the campus culture.
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White House calls for coordinated efforts to combat bullying
The White House held a high-visibility conference on bullying prevention March 10, while members of Congress introduced several LGBT-inclusive bills designed to address bullying and harassment of students.