The U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the state of Indiana must recognize the marriage of a terminally ill lesbian, Niki Quasney, while the state appeals District Judge Richard L. Young’s earlier ruling that found Indiana’s ban on same…
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Archives for July 1, 2014
Posts from July 1, 2014
Seventh Circuit Court Of Appeals Says Indiana Must Recognize Terminally Ill Lesbian’s Marriage: READ
The U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the state of Indiana must recognize the marriage of a terminally ill lesbian, Niki Quasney, while the state appeals District Judge Richard L. Young’s earlier ruling that found Indiana’s ban on same…
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What Was So Remarkable About the Tenth Circuit’s Decision Striking Down Utah’s Gay Marriage Ban
BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN To regular Towleroad readers, Judge Lucero's opinion holding Utah's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional reads like so many other equality rulings in the post-Windsor world. But the June 25th decision is still r…
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Towleroad Celebrates NYC Pride: Big Photo Round-Up!
Towleroad's crew was out and about at NYC Pride over the weekend and people were in great spirits! We were thrilled Thanks to Heritage of Pride for putting on such an amazing 2014 celebration, especially Chris Frederick, Tish Flynn, James Fallari…
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Michael Urie And Randy Harrison Star In Gay-Themed Comedy ‘Such Good People’ – VIDEO
Michael Urie and Randy Harrison are set to star in Kickstarter-funded gay-themed comedy Such Good People.…
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Irish Government To End Discrimination Against LGBT Teachers – VIDEO
The Irish government announced on June 28th that under an employment law amendment, schools will no longer be allowed to fire teachers based on family status or sexual orientation.…
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News: Russia, Aurora Borealis, Gay Pride In The Muslim World, Gay Marriage
Russia's anti-gay law one year out: "Only a few people were fined throughout the year and this might not seem to be much of a problem," Lokshina said. "But the fines are not what this law is abou…
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Handsome Guitar Player Sing-Splains Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Hobby Lobby Dissent: VIDEO
In 2009, YouTuber Jonathan Mann made a name for himself with his “Song A Day” challenge. Over the years, Mann has mined the minutiae of his everyday life and current events for song ideas, but his 2007th song is perhaps his most clever, collaborative…
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Obama Announces Executive Order Banning LGBT Employment Discrimination – VIDEO
President Barack Obama announced June 30 that the White House is preparing an executive order banning employment discrimination based on gender identity for federal employees…
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‘Pride’ Tells The True Story Of LGBT Support For Striking Miners In 1980s Wales – VIDEO
Culture clash comedy Pride tells the true story of lesbian and gay activists who supported workers during the 1984 National Union of Minerworkers strike.…
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