LGBT people are increasingly moving to traditionally red states where they lack protections against discrimination and are under attack from anti-gay … [Read more...] about LGBT People Are Flocking to States Where They’re Under Attack From Anti-Gay Lawmakers
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Homophobia, Sexism Collide As Iowa Lawmakers Investigate LGBT Youth Conference
Back in January, we told you how anti-gay Iowa lawmakers have launched an investigation into an annual conference for LGBT youth, in response to … [Read more...] about Homophobia, Sexism Collide As Iowa Lawmakers Investigate LGBT Youth Conference
Bonkers Kentucky Bill Aims to Separate ‘Matrimony’ and ‘Marriage’ to Discriminate Against Gays
A Kentucky lawmaker has entered a “Matrimonial Freedom Act” to combat the “absolute tyranny” of the SCOTUS ruling on same-sex marriage by allowing … [Read more...] about Bonkers Kentucky Bill Aims to Separate ‘Matrimony’ and ‘Marriage’ to Discriminate Against Gays
GA Governor Nathan Deal Blasts ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill as Unchristian: ‘We Don’t Need to Feel Threatened’
Georgia Republican Governor Nathan Deal has denounced a proposed 'religious freedom' bill that would give foes of LGBT rights a license to … [Read more...] about GA Governor Nathan Deal Blasts ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill as Unchristian: ‘We Don’t Need to Feel Threatened’
Run to You: Greg Gould’s Viral Music Video Tells the Real-Life Stories of 5 LGBT Australians – WATCH
Greg Gould, who was runner-up in the 2013 Australia’s Got Talent competition, and came out as gay last August ahead of the release of his debut single … [Read more...] about Run to You: Greg Gould’s Viral Music Video Tells the Real-Life Stories of 5 LGBT Australians – WATCH
EEOC Files Title VII Suits Charging Sexual Orientation Discrimination is a Violation of Sex Discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) yesterday filed lawsuits alleging that two companies engaged in anti-gay … [Read more...] about EEOC Files Title VII Suits Charging Sexual Orientation Discrimination is a Violation of Sex Discrimination
Plaintiffs Wanted: Texas Just Banned Transgender Teens From Sports
Even though the Texas Legislature doesn't meet this year, the Lone Star State is still somehow managing to get in on the anti-LGBT action. The … [Read more...] about Plaintiffs Wanted: Texas Just Banned Transgender Teens From Sports
Anti-Gay Bakers Who Turned Away Same-Sex Couple: ‘We Just Want Equal Rights’
Not surprisingly, the anti-gay Texas bakers who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple last week have quickly assumed the role of … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Bakers Who Turned Away Same-Sex Couple: ‘We Just Want Equal Rights’
No Jail Time For Dallas Man Who Spray-Painted Gay Landmarks With ‘666’
A perennial candidate and political gadfly has pleaded no contest to spray-painting "666" on two gay Dallas landmarks in June 2014, but won't serve … [Read more...] about No Jail Time For Dallas Man Who Spray-Painted Gay Landmarks With ‘666’
First Transgender Performer to Be Nominated for an Oscar Won’t Be Attending. Here’s Why
Because the Academy picked only viably commercial acts to perform this year and excluded the other two best song nominees from taking the stage, … [Read more...] about First Transgender Performer to Be Nominated for an Oscar Won’t Be Attending. Here’s Why