The Oregon House voted on Tuesday to outlaw the dangerous practice of conversion therapy, with several lawmakers arguing the practice is heavily … [Read more...] about Oregon House Of Representatives Passes Measure Outlawing Conversion Therapy
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Puerto Rican Government May Soon Stop Defending Its Same-Sex Marriage Ban
A new report out of Puerto Rico suggests that the U.S. commonwealth may soon ends its defense of a statute that bans same-sex couples from getting … [Read more...] about Puerto Rican Government May Soon Stop Defending Its Same-Sex Marriage Ban
Jeb Bush’s Newest Hire Jordan Sekulow Is An Ardent Opponent Of LGBT Rights
Jeb Bush wants you to think that he’d make a good republican ally for the LGBT community, but a recent addition to his would-be Presidential campaign … [Read more...] about Jeb Bush’s Newest Hire Jordan Sekulow Is An Ardent Opponent Of LGBT Rights
Texas Lawmakers May Have Set A Record For The Most Anti-LGBT Bills In The History Of Any State
Jon Stewart was dead on last night when he said Texas lawmakers are munching on some serious hate cake. The Texas Observer reports today that … [Read more...] about Texas Lawmakers May Have Set A Record For The Most Anti-LGBT Bills In The History Of Any State
#Ringyourgranny Campaign Aims To Get Older Voters To Support Marriage Equality In Ireland
As Ireland’s Marriage Equality referendum vote approaches in May, a group of Irish Trinity students started the #Ringyourgranny campaign to … [Read more...] about #Ringyourgranny Campaign Aims To Get Older Voters To Support Marriage Equality In Ireland
Dozens of LGBT Activists Arrested At Idaho State Capitol In Second Major Protest This Year
Idaho has become a hotbed for LGBT direct action. In fact, it seems to be one of the few states where activists are still willing to go to jail to … [Read more...] about Dozens of LGBT Activists Arrested At Idaho State Capitol In Second Major Protest This Year
Indiana House Panel OKs Anti-Gay ‘License To Discriminate’ Bill Despite Opposition From Businesses: VIDEO
Indiana is the latest battleground in the ongoing war between so-called "religious freedom" and LGBT rights. Despite opposition from the … [Read more...] about Indiana House Panel OKs Anti-Gay ‘License To Discriminate’ Bill Despite Opposition From Businesses: VIDEO
Equality California Becomes First LGBT Organization to Endorse Hillary Clinton for President in 2016
Equality California has taken a preemptive step in the 2016 race for the White House and become the first LGBT organization to endorse Hillary Clinton … [Read more...] about Equality California Becomes First LGBT Organization to Endorse Hillary Clinton for President in 2016
Texas Anti-gay Activist Rails Against ‘Counterfeit’ Marriages for ‘Militant Homosexuals’ in Promo for Roy Moore’s Visit: VIDEO
In a video promoting an upcoming rally featuring Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, anti-gay Texas activist Dr. Steve Hotze says same-sex marriage is … [Read more...] about Texas Anti-gay Activist Rails Against ‘Counterfeit’ Marriages for ‘Militant Homosexuals’ in Promo for Roy Moore’s Visit: VIDEO
Texas Lawmaker Cites ‘Moral Standard,’ ‘Bestiality’ In Defending Unconstitutional Sodomy Ban
Texas' unconstitutional sodomy law shouldn't be removed from the books because it upholds a "moral standard" and "can even … [Read more...] about Texas Lawmaker Cites ‘Moral Standard,’ ‘Bestiality’ In Defending Unconstitutional Sodomy Ban