A three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld SB1172, California's law banning gay reparative therapy for minors.The 9th … [Read more...] about Federal Appeals Court Upholds California Ban on Gay Conversion Therapy for Minors
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Russia Raids Home of Leading Gay Activist Nikolai Alexeyev: VIDEO
Russian police have raided the home of Nikolai Alexeyev, a leading gay activist who has lately been taking some polarizing positions regarding … [Read more...] about Russia Raids Home of Leading Gay Activist Nikolai Alexeyev: VIDEO
Rand Paul Equates Food Stamps with Slavery
Rand Paul, the Republican senator from Kentucky, is no stranger to Towleroad, given some of the comments he's made in the past. The bombastic … [Read more...] about Rand Paul Equates Food Stamps with Slavery
Russian Teen Fights Homophobia on Twitter
With the Russian government passing its new laws on gay "propaganda", it has effectively created one of the most hostile climates on the … [Read more...] about Russian Teen Fights Homophobia on Twitter
Alaska State Personnel Board May Change Definition Of ‘Family’ To Include Same-Sex Partners
Alaska state employees may soon be able to use their leave to take care of a same-sex partner, thanks to a recent announcement by the State Personnel … [Read more...] about Alaska State Personnel Board May Change Definition Of ‘Family’ To Include Same-Sex Partners
Court Defines Guidelines In Pennsylvania Marriage License Case
When Montgomery County Register of Wills D. Bruce Hanes announced that he would start issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples of … [Read more...] about Court Defines Guidelines In Pennsylvania Marriage License Case
Senator James Inhofe: Military’s Gay Policies Discriminate Against Straight Families
Towleroad recently reported on Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's announcement that it would extend benefits including housing and health care to the … [Read more...] about Senator James Inhofe: Military’s Gay Policies Discriminate Against Straight Families
Rick Perry Quietly Asks For $100 Million Obamacare Benefit, Even Though He Opposes It
Rick Perry has vocally opposed 'Obamacare' for years, be it throughout his failed presidential candidacy or simply his three-term stint as the … [Read more...] about Rick Perry Quietly Asks For $100 Million Obamacare Benefit, Even Though He Opposes It
NOM’s Maggie Gallagher Doubles Down On Anti-Gay Comments After NJ Conversion Therapy Ban
It was simply a matter of time before Maggie Gallagher, one of NOM's resident anti-gay pundits, issued a reaction condemning Chris Christie's … [Read more...] about NOM’s Maggie Gallagher Doubles Down On Anti-Gay Comments After NJ Conversion Therapy Ban
New York Legislators Renew Push For Statewide Ban On Conversion Therapy For Minors
New Jersey and Chris Christie may be in the midst of controversy thanks to the state's newly-signed ban on gay-to-straight conversion therapy for … [Read more...] about New York Legislators Renew Push For Statewide Ban On Conversion Therapy For Minors