Caleb Laieski, a 17-year-old teen who made headlines more than a year ago for being bullied, is now the youngest advocate on loan in the Phoenix … [Read more...] about Bullied Gay Teen Now Working in Phoenix Mayor’s Office: VIDEO
Education
Supreme Court Denies Christian Challenge to School Anti-Discrimination Policy
The Supreme Court today said it would not hear an appeal brought by a Christian fraternity and sorority at San Diego State University denied official … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Denies Christian Challenge to School Anti-Discrimination Policy
Seventeen Year Old Irish Dancer’s ‘Only In America’ Story
And now, a nice St. Paddy's Day story. If you haven't already, meet Drew Lovejoy. He's 17. He lives in rural Ohio. He's half black, … [Read more...] about Seventeen Year Old Irish Dancer’s ‘Only In America’ Story
Tennessee’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Stalls, May Be Dead This Session
Tennessee Senator Stacey Campfield's "Don't Say Gay" bill appears to be going down once more, the Tennessean reports: The sponsors … [Read more...] about Tennessee’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Stalls, May Be Dead This Session
Utah Passes Abstinence-Only Sex Education Bill; Bans Discussion of Homosexuality and Contraceptives: VIDEO
Utah's legislature gave final passage this week with a Senate vote of 19-10 to an abstinence-only sex-ed bill that forbids discussion of … [Read more...] about Utah Passes Abstinence-Only Sex Education Bill; Bans Discussion of Homosexuality and Contraceptives: VIDEO
Chris Christie Told ‘Bigot Go Home’ Outside of Scott Brown Fundraiser in Boston: VIDEO
Demonstrators angry about Chris Christie's veto of a marriage equality bill condemned the New Jersey governor when he arrived in Boston last night … [Read more...] about Chris Christie Told ‘Bigot Go Home’ Outside of Scott Brown Fundraiser in Boston: VIDEO
Anoka-Hennepin School District Settles Lawsuits Over Sexual Neutrality Policy with Department of Justice
The DOJ and Department of Education, together with six private student plaintiffs and the Anoka-Hennepin School District filed a proposed consent … [Read more...] about Anoka-Hennepin School District Settles Lawsuits Over Sexual Neutrality Policy with Department of Justice
Catholic Church, Bishop Retreat from Political Battle Against Same-Sex Marriage in Maine
An unexpected move from the Catholic church in Maine, the Kennebec Journal reports: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Maine will take no active role in a … [Read more...] about Catholic Church, Bishop Retreat from Political Battle Against Same-Sex Marriage in Maine
Dorothy Bond, Tennessee Principal Who Told Gay Students They’ll ‘Go To Hell’, Resigns
Yesterday I posted about Dorothy Bond, the Haywood High School principal who told gay students they'll "go to hell", threatened them … [Read more...] about Dorothy Bond, Tennessee Principal Who Told Gay Students They’ll ‘Go To Hell’, Resigns
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe Attacks Gays, Tells UK PM David Cameron ‘To Hell With You’: VIDEO
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe attacked British Prime Minister David Cameron at a celebration for his 88th birthday over Cameron's recent … [Read more...] about Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe Attacks Gays, Tells UK PM David Cameron ‘To Hell With You’: VIDEO