Foster Parents Decision Unanimous In a stunning and unanimous judgment, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a city requiring that its … [Read more...] about Nine ‘Thumbs Up’ From Supreme Court Says Catholic Agency Can Turn Away Same-Sex Foster Parents, Cite 1st Amendment
Trump Signs Executive Order Giving Federal Contractors License to Discriminate Against LGBT Workers
President Trump on Monday signed what Lambda Legal called a “very disturbing” order that will give federal contractors a large loophole through which … [Read more...] about Trump Signs Executive Order Giving Federal Contractors License to Discriminate Against LGBT Workers
An LGBT Guide to Election Night: Schedule, Races, Candidates
The FBI on Sunday afternoon thundered into the political arena for the second time in the final days of the presidential campaign –this time to … [Read more...] about An LGBT Guide to Election Night: Schedule, Races, Candidates
An Essential Guide to the Record 191 LGBT Candidates on the Ballot Across the Country
Republican supporters of a Congressional candidate dubbed a “mini-Trump” in Minnesota used a family photo of his Democratic lesbian opponent to draw … [Read more...] about An Essential Guide to the Record 191 LGBT Candidates on the Ballot Across the Country
Election Preview: 10 Races with LGBT Candidates to Watch on November 4
BY LISA KEEN This year’s election night is likely to be an important one for the LGBT history books: Voters in Massachusetts are expected to elect the … [Read more...] about Election Preview: 10 Races with LGBT Candidates to Watch on November 4
Which Marriage Equality Case Will the Supreme Court Take, If Any?
BY LISA KEEN The U.S. Supreme Court could announce as early as Tuesday (September 30) which marriage equality case –or cases— it will accept for … [Read more...] about Which Marriage Equality Case Will the Supreme Court Take, If Any?
Monday Speed Read: White House Pride, Indiana, Boulder, Florida Marriage, Louisiana
BY LISA KEEN / Keen News Service WHITE HOUSE PRIDE RECEPTION: President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will host a Pride celebration at the White … [Read more...] about Monday Speed Read: White House Pride, Indiana, Boulder, Florida Marriage, Louisiana
Friday Speed Read: Utah, Boulder, St. Louis, Indiana, Recess Appointments, Buffer Zones
BY LISA KEEN / Keen News Service UTAH HEADING TO SUPREME COURT NEXT: Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes issued a statement late Wednesday saying his … [Read more...] about Friday Speed Read: Utah, Boulder, St. Louis, Indiana, Recess Appointments, Buffer Zones
Thursday Speed Read: Tenth Circuit, Utah, Colorado, Indiana, DOMA Anniversary
BY LISA KEEN / Keen News Service TENTH CIRCUIT PANEL STRIKES UTAH BAN: A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a … [Read more...] about Thursday Speed Read: Tenth Circuit, Utah, Colorado, Indiana, DOMA Anniversary
9 Out of 12 Openly LGBT Candidates Win Tuesday Primaries
BY LISA KEEN Nine of 12 openly LGBT candidates won their primary races Tuesday; but, lesbian Maryland State Delegate Heather Mizeur was not one … [Read more...] about 9 Out of 12 Openly LGBT Candidates Win Tuesday Primaries