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Out NYC Hotel Owners Ian Reisner and Mati Weiderpass Face Anti-Gay Discrimination Lawsuit: VIDEO

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Out NYC Hotel owners Ian Reisner and Mati Weiderpass - who faced a backlash in April after hosting an intimate "fireside chat" with anti-gay Senator Ted Cruz - are facing employee lawsuits based on … [Read more...] about Out NYC Hotel Owners Ian Reisner and Mati Weiderpass Face Anti-Gay Discrimination Lawsuit: VIDEO

Pentagon to Extend Non-discrimination Protections to LGB Service Members

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The U.S. Defense Department will move to include sexual orientation as part of its non-discrimination policy by the end of next month, reports the Washington Blade.  The amendment will … [Read more...] about Pentagon to Extend Non-discrimination Protections to LGB Service Members

Illinois Bill Banning ‘Ex-gay’ Conversion Therapy For Minors Heads to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Desk

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The Illinois Senate followed in the footsteps of the Illinois House and passed a measure this week that if signed into law will ban the dangerous practice of conversion therapy for minors reports The … [Read more...] about Illinois Bill Banning ‘Ex-gay’ Conversion Therapy For Minors Heads to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Desk

Anti-Gay Northern Ireland Bakers to Appeal Discrimination Ruling: VIDEO

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Northern Ireland’s Ashers Bakery, earlier this month found guilty of discrimination for refusing to bake a pro-gay marriage cake, is to appeal the court ruling Northern Ireland’s Ashers Bakery, … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Northern Ireland Bakers to Appeal Discrimination Ruling: VIDEO

Irish Lawmakers to Amend Employment Equality Act to Prevent Anti-LGBT Workplace Discrimination

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Good news keeps pouring out of Ireland after its historic gay marriage win, as Irish lawmakers are quickly pushing to amend the country's Employment Equality Act to prevent school and hospital … [Read more...] about Irish Lawmakers to Amend Employment Equality Act to Prevent Anti-LGBT Workplace Discrimination

Polish Parliament Drops Debate on Extending Civil Unions to Gay Couples

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Lawmakers in Poland have overwhelmingly voted against any discussion on a proposal to provide for civil partnerships Lawmakers in Poland have overwhelmingly voted against any discussion on a proposal … [Read more...] about Polish Parliament Drops Debate on Extending Civil Unions to Gay Couples

Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Council Rejects ‘Gay Propaganda’ Law

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Kazakhstan has rejected a proposed "gay propaganda" bill as unconstitutional Kazakhstan has rejected a proposed "gay propaganda" bill as unconstitutional, reports Human Rights First. In … [Read more...] about Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Council Rejects ‘Gay Propaganda’ Law

Landmark Protections for LGBT Citizens to Take Effect in Maryland: VIDEO

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Maryland has passed landmark legislation providing protections for the LGBT community Maryland has passed landmark legislation providing protections for the LGBT community, reports the Washington … [Read more...] about Landmark Protections for LGBT Citizens to Take Effect in Maryland: VIDEO