NBC reports on a new report that indicates anti-gay laws are economically hurtful to LGBT people. The report comes from two think tanks, the Center … [Read more...] about Report: Anti-Gay Laws Damage the LGBT Community Financially
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New York Wedding Venue Owners Who Discriminated Against Gay Couple: ‘We’re Not Hateful People’ – VIDEO
The owners of Liberty Ridge, the wedding venue fined $13,000 by the New York State Division of Human Rights last month for refusing to allow a … [Read more...] about New York Wedding Venue Owners Who Discriminated Against Gay Couple: ‘We’re Not Hateful People’ – VIDEO
Rep. Robert Pittenger (R-NC) Claims He Never Called ‘Firing Gays’ a ‘Freedom,’ Despite Audio Track: LISTEN
North Carolina congressman Robert Pittenger fell into some hot water last week after a Think Progress reporter asked him his thoughts on the … [Read more...] about Rep. Robert Pittenger (R-NC) Claims He Never Called ‘Firing Gays’ a ‘Freedom,’ Despite Audio Track: LISTEN
Detroit Area Catholic High School Administrators to Review Policies After Firing Pregnant Gay Teacher
Administrators at a Detroit-area Catholic high school have announced they will review policies and procedures following the controversial firing of a … [Read more...] about Detroit Area Catholic High School Administrators to Review Policies After Firing Pregnant Gay Teacher
Ad Agency in Kazakhstan Fined for Poster of Kissing Poets as Leaders Push Ban on Gay ‘Propaganda’
In August we reported that a gay club in Almaty, Kazakhstan was under fire for an online ad banner featuring folk singer Qurmanghazy … [Read more...] about Ad Agency in Kazakhstan Fined for Poster of Kissing Poets as Leaders Push Ban on Gay ‘Propaganda’
Rep. Robert Pittenger (R-NC) Says Firing Gay People Is a ‘Freedom We Enjoy’ – VIDEO
Representative Robert Pittenger (R-NC) is courting controversy for remarks made at a recent town hall meeting in response to a question asking whether … [Read more...] about Rep. Robert Pittenger (R-NC) Says Firing Gay People Is a ‘Freedom We Enjoy’ – VIDEO
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 … [Read more...] about ENDA Discharge Petition So Far Has Support from 75 Dems, No Republicans
IDAHO: Lewiston City Councilors Speak Out on Why They Oppose LGBT Non-Discrimination Ordinance – VIDEO
City councilors in Lewiston, Idaho, have spoken out against a proposed non-discrimination ordinance that would make it illegal to discriminate in … [Read more...] about IDAHO: Lewiston City Councilors Speak Out on Why They Oppose LGBT Non-Discrimination Ordinance – VIDEO
New Jersey Cop Files Lawsuit Claiming He Was Harassed, Discriminated Against For Being Gay
A gay police officer from West New York, New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against the city's police department alleging he suffered harassment, … [Read more...] about New Jersey Cop Files Lawsuit Claiming He Was Harassed, Discriminated Against For Being Gay
Colombian Teen Commits Suicide After Alleged Anti-gay Harassment From Catholic School Administrators
A 16-year-old Colombian boy has committed suicide in August after reportedly anti-gay harassment from his Catholic school administrators, GLAAD … [Read more...] about Colombian Teen Commits Suicide After Alleged Anti-gay Harassment From Catholic School Administrators