A bill (SB276) passed by the Montana Senate in late February that would strike an obsolete law criminalizing homosexuality from the books got a … [Read more...] about Listen: Ugly Montana House Testimony on Decriminalizing Homosexuality Smears Gays as HIV-Positive Tax Burdens, Pedophiles
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Ugandan Parliament to Address ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill Next Week
It's back. Box Turtle Bulletin notes a report from Ugandan media that the "kill the gays" bill is coming up for debate next week: The … [Read more...] about Ugandan Parliament to Address ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill Next Week
Kathy Griffin: Palin Army Would Never Survive Against the Gay Army
On Kathy Griffin's Bravo special which aired last night, she discussed death threats made against her by Sarah Palin's "Army", but … [Read more...] about Kathy Griffin: Palin Army Would Never Survive Against the Gay Army
Final Brief Filed by Prop 8 Plaintiffs in Effort to Lift Stay on Same-Sex Marriage in California
Ted Olson and David Boies, the American Foundation for Equal Rights attorneys representing plaintiffs in the federal challenge to Proposition 8, filed … [Read more...] about Final Brief Filed by Prop 8 Plaintiffs in Effort to Lift Stay on Same-Sex Marriage in California
Isle of Man Grants Civil Partnerships to Same-Sex Couples
Pink Paper reports that the Isle of Man has granted civil partnerships to same-sex couples: Gay and lesbian couples gain the right to civil … [Read more...] about Isle of Man Grants Civil Partnerships to Same-Sex Couples
Washington Post-ABC News Poll: Majority of Americans Support Marriage Equality
A new poll from the Washington Post and ABC News shows, for the first time, a majority supporting same-sex marriage: Five years ago, at 36 percent, … [Read more...] about Washington Post-ABC News Poll: Majority of Americans Support Marriage Equality
Watch: Rep. Anthony Weiner Rips House Bill to Defund NPR
Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) spent two and a half minutes on the House floor yesterday sarcastically ripping House Republicans for their crusade … [Read more...] about Watch: Rep. Anthony Weiner Rips House Bill to Defund NPR
NASA Messenger Spacecraft Achieves Historic Orbit Around Mercury
NASA's Messenger spacecraft settled into orbit around Mercury at approximately 9 pm EDT last night, NASA reports: MESSENGER's main thruster … [Read more...] about NASA Messenger Spacecraft Achieves Historic Orbit Around Mercury
Watch: Former NYC Mayors Ed Koch and David Dinkins Voice Support for Marriage Equality
Former NYC Mayors Ed Koch and David Dinkins have recorded videos for the New Yorkers for Marriage Equality campaign.Says Koch: "When I was mayor, … [Read more...] about Watch: Former NYC Mayors Ed Koch and David Dinkins Voice Support for Marriage Equality
UN Authorizes No-Fly Zone, Military Action Against Libya
Last night the UN voted to take action against Libya: Diplomats said the resolution — which passed with 10 votes, including the United States, and … [Read more...] about UN Authorizes No-Fly Zone, Military Action Against Libya