(Photo via Facebook) Longmont, Colorado valedictorian Evan Young, who was banned from reading his graduation speech at his high school ceremony due to the school administration's … [Read more...] about Gay High School Valedictorian Reads Banned Graduation Speech At LGBT Advocacy Group Event: WATCH
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Rep. Jared Polis Proposes ‘Restrain Steve King from Legislating Act’ in Mockery of Anti-Gay Congressman
On Wednesday we reported on Rep. Steve King's (R-IA) "Restrain the Judges on Marriage Act", a ridiculous piece of DOA and likely unconstitutional legislation which would strip away … [Read more...] about Rep. Jared Polis Proposes ‘Restrain Steve King from Legislating Act’ in Mockery of Anti-Gay Congressman
House Democrats Introduce Resolution Against LGBT Discrimination
A group of four House Democrats have introduced a resolution "expressing the sense of Congress that gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people should be protected from discrimination … [Read more...] about House Democrats Introduce Resolution Against LGBT Discrimination
LGBT Members Of Congress Object To Trade Agreement With Anti-Gay Brunei And Malaysia
Five out gay members of Congress have written to President Obama to ask why Malaysia and Brunei - two countries with severe anti-gay laws - have been included in a free trade pact which the … [Read more...] about LGBT Members Of Congress Object To Trade Agreement With Anti-Gay Brunei And Malaysia
GOP-Controlled House Committee Kills Education Bill Amendment to Protect LGBT Students from Discrimination
The Republican-controlled House Education & the Workforce Committee yesterday prohibited a vote on the inclusion of non-discrimination protections for LGBT students presented by Jared Polis as part of … [Read more...] about GOP-Controlled House Committee Kills Education Bill Amendment to Protect LGBT Students from Discrimination
Rep. Jared Polis Wants Sen. Marco Rubio Under 24/7 Surveillance
Anti-gay Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is a huge fan of the federal government's invasive monitoring of private citizens in the name of fighting ISIL, Al Qaeda, and preventing another 9/11. So much … [Read more...] about Rep. Jared Polis Wants Sen. Marco Rubio Under 24/7 Surveillance
GOP Led House Panel Kills Last-Ditch Effort to Pass ENDA
Yesterday, a GOP-controlled panel in the U.S. House voted against attaching the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) as an amendment to a broader defense authorization bill, … [Read more...] about GOP Led House Panel Kills Last-Ditch Effort to Pass ENDA
Out Gay Rep. Jared Polis Wins Re-Election In Colorado
Out gay Congressman Jared Polis of Colorado won his bid for re-election last night in a victory for Democrats and LGBT candidates. The Huffington Post reports: Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) defeated … [Read more...] about Out Gay Rep. Jared Polis Wins Re-Election In Colorado
ENDA Discharge Petition Stalls at 190 Signatures; 28 More Necessary
A discharge petition filed by Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) to advance the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) in the U.S. House of Representatives appears to have stalled after 190 Democrats signed … [Read more...] about ENDA Discharge Petition Stalls at 190 Signatures; 28 More Necessary
ENDA Discharge Petition So Far Has Support from 75 Dems, No Republicans
A discharge petition for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) being pushed by Rep. Jared Polis has the support of 75 of 218 lawmakers it needs to succeed, the Washington Blade reports. The … [Read more...] about ENDA Discharge Petition So Far Has Support from 75 Dems, No Republicans
