Religion and English teacher Karen Ostendorf is the second educator this year fired from Totino-Grace High School in Fridley, Minnesota, for being … [Read more...] about Minnesota Catholic School Fires Second Teacher This Year for Being Gay: VIDEO
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Texas Newspaper Denies Gay Couple’s Request for Wedding Announcement: VIDEO
A gay Texarkana couple's request for a wedding announcement was denied by a local newspaper this week on the grounds that the paper only … [Read more...] about Texas Newspaper Denies Gay Couple’s Request for Wedding Announcement: VIDEO
San Antonio, Texas Passes LGBT Non-Discrimination Ordinance in 8-3 Vote
San Antonio, Texas has passed an LGBT non-discrimination ordinance in a vote of 8-3. The ordinance covers city employment, and citywide contracting, … [Read more...] about San Antonio, Texas Passes LGBT Non-Discrimination Ordinance in 8-3 Vote
San Antonio to Vote on LGBT Non-Discrimination Ordinance: WATCH LIVE
San Antonio, Texas is set to vote shortly on the highly-contentious LGBT non-discrimination ordinance. As you may recall, hundreds gathered last week … [Read more...] about San Antonio to Vote on LGBT Non-Discrimination Ordinance: WATCH LIVE
Obama Administration Says It Will No Longer Defend Law Barring Gay Veterans from Spousal Benefits
The Department of Justice won't enforce Title 38, a law barring gay veterans from spousal benefits, the Washington Blade reports: In a letter … [Read more...] about Obama Administration Says It Will No Longer Defend Law Barring Gay Veterans from Spousal Benefits
Oregon Bigot Bakers Defend Anti-Gay Business Practices: VIDEO
Yesterday we reported that Sweet Cakes by Melissa, the Oregon bakery which refused to bake a cake after they found out it was for a lesbian's … [Read more...] about Oregon Bigot Bakers Defend Anti-Gay Business Practices: VIDEO
Mexican Lawmaker Asks Authorities to Ban Gay Weddings from Public Spaces
Rafael Mendoza, a lawmaker from the Mexican state of Colima, has asked authorities to ban gay weddings from public spaces to keep them from the eyes … [Read more...] about Mexican Lawmaker Asks Authorities to Ban Gay Weddings from Public Spaces
Frankfort, Kentucky Passes LGBT Non-Discrimination Ordinance: VIDEO
The Frankfort City Commission has passed an LGBT non-discrimination ordinance, WHAS reports:It took eight months of going back and forth for the city … [Read more...] about Frankfort, Kentucky Passes LGBT Non-Discrimination Ordinance: VIDEO
Two More ‘Alleged’ Gay Men Mobbed In Jamaica: VIDEO
Fierce homophobia and anti-gay violence have been on the rise in Jamaica. With multiple instances of murder and anti-gay mob violence making their way … [Read more...] about Two More ‘Alleged’ Gay Men Mobbed In Jamaica: VIDEO
As San Antonio Considers LGBT Non-Discrimination, Hundreds ‘Pray’ In Protest
The San Antonio City Council is set to announce soon whether it will add "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" to the … [Read more...] about As San Antonio Considers LGBT Non-Discrimination, Hundreds ‘Pray’ In Protest