Back in April I updated a story on Ceara Sturgis, a lesbian senior at Wesson Attendance Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Sturgis had her yearbook photo … [Read more...] about ACLU Sues School for Excluding Female Teen in Tuxedo from Yearbook
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Alaskan Gay Couples File Suit, Challenge Discriminatory Tax Law
The ACLU of Alaska and three same-sex couples have filed suit challenging the state's discriminatory tax laws, the ACLU reports: "Three … [Read more...] about Alaskan Gay Couples File Suit, Challenge Discriminatory Tax Law
Lambda Legal, ACLU to Sue Governor Linda Lingle and Hawaii Seeking Equal Rights. Benefits for Gay Couples
More details will come after a press conference later this morning HST (this afternoon, for many of us), but for now, the AP is reporting: … [Read more...] about Lambda Legal, ACLU to Sue Governor Linda Lingle and Hawaii Seeking Equal Rights. Benefits for Gay Couples
Seven Gay Couples Sue State of Montana For Equal Protections
The ACLU of Montana today announced a lawsuit by seven same-sex couples who are suing for the equal protections promised under the state's … [Read more...] about Seven Gay Couples Sue State of Montana For Equal Protections
Mississippi School That Denied Lesbian Constance McMillen Her Prom Will Change Discrimination Policy, Pay Damages
Big news from Mississippi concerning one of the biggest LGBT stories of the year. The Itawamba School District, which denied lesbian student … [Read more...] about Mississippi School That Denied Lesbian Constance McMillen Her Prom Will Change Discrimination Policy, Pay Damages
Hawaii’s Gov. Linda Lingle Vetoes Same-Sex Civil Unions Bill
UPDATE: Lambda Legal and the ACLU are preparing to sue. Hawaii's Republican governor has vetoed Hawaii HB 444, the bill that would have … [Read more...] about Hawaii’s Gov. Linda Lingle Vetoes Same-Sex Civil Unions Bill
News: Zeus, Charlie Crist, Moustaches, Blake Oshiro, Right Whales
Dick Cheney goes to Riyadh, mysteriously... Gay Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson writes letter to Pope Benedict. Florida GOP's official Charlie … [Read more...] about News: Zeus, Charlie Crist, Moustaches, Blake Oshiro, Right Whales
ACLU Files Complaint Over ‘Fake’ Prom Thrown for Constance
The ACLU has filed legal papers with regard to the "fake" prom put on for Constance McMillen: "The American Civil Liberties Union … [Read more...] about ACLU Files Complaint Over ‘Fake’ Prom Thrown for Constance
Itawamba County, Mississippi Private Prom Cancelled, Now Back On
UPDATED: AT BOTTOMA second, private prom in Itawamba County, Mississippi, which parents organized, has been cancelled. It appeared in briefs … [Read more...] about Itawamba County, Mississippi Private Prom Cancelled, Now Back On
Opponents of Prop 8 to Appeal Order to Hand Over Documents
A recent order from Judge Vaughn Walker for opponents of Proposition 8 to turn over internal memos and emails will be appealed: "Same-sex … [Read more...] about Opponents of Prop 8 to Appeal Order to Hand Over Documents