After a series of amendments were attached to it that essentially keep the bill as it was introduced, an anti-gay Tennessee education bill was … [Read more...] about Tennessee Senate Panel Advances ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Prohibiting Teachers from Discussing Homosexuality
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Watch: AC360 on the Indictment Against Tyler Clementi’s Roommate
Yesterday I posted about the 15-count indictment, including bias, against the roommate of Rutgers freshman Tyler Clementi. Former federal … [Read more...] about Watch: AC360 on the Indictment Against Tyler Clementi’s Roommate
Malaysian Women’s Minister Says ‘Ex-Gay’ Camp Violates Law
Yesterday I posted about 66 teen boys who, because of "effeminate mannerisms", were sent to an "ex-gay" camp in … [Read more...] about Malaysian Women’s Minister Says ‘Ex-Gay’ Camp Violates Law
Watch: Tucker Carlson Says California LGBT Education Bill is ‘Lying, Propaganda’
Tucker Carlson appeared on FOX & Friends and called the California LGBT education bill in which students would be taught LGBT … [Read more...] about Watch: Tucker Carlson Says California LGBT Education Bill is ‘Lying, Propaganda’
Malaysian Authorities Send 66 Teen Boys to Gay ‘Cure’ Camp
Malaysian authorities have sent 66 boys to a four day reparative therapy camp to "cure" them of the gay, the AP reports: Gay rights … [Read more...] about Malaysian Authorities Send 66 Teen Boys to Gay ‘Cure’ Camp
Former Staffer Files Anti-Gay Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Jesse Jackson and Rainbow PUSH Coalition
A former staffer for Rev. Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition has sued Rev. Jesse Jackson, claiming a broad array of anti-gay harassment charges, … [Read more...] about Former Staffer Files Anti-Gay Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Jesse Jackson and Rainbow PUSH Coalition
ENDA Reintroduced in House with 92 Fewer Co-Sponsors
Last week at a press conference Rep. Barney Frank announced the reintroduction of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act but no bill was formally … [Read more...] about ENDA Reintroduced in House with 92 Fewer Co-Sponsors
Poll Shows Americans Oppose DOMA, Government Defense of it
New polling released by the Human Rights Campaign in partnership with Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research reveals that most voters … [Read more...] about Poll Shows Americans Oppose DOMA, Government Defense of it
Chuck Norris Claims Progressives, Gays Have Overtaken Public School System
Chuck Norris, the former Walker, Texas Ranger actor who now works mostly as a right wing pundit, penned a commentary today that claims the public … [Read more...] about Chuck Norris Claims Progressives, Gays Have Overtaken Public School System
NH House Panel Votes 15-0: No Marriage Equality Repeal in 2011
The New Hampshire House Judiciary Committee has voted unanimously to shelve two bills that would repeal the state's marriage equality law: … [Read more...] about NH House Panel Votes 15-0: No Marriage Equality Repeal in 2011