Caterpillar Inc. has cut off the Boy Scouts from any further financial support over its ban on gay leaders, the AP reports: Caterpillar spokeswoman … [Read more...] about Caterpillar Cuts Off Boy Scouts Over Ban on Gay Leaders
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Michigan House Speaker Says He’s ‘Struggling’ with Adding Gays to State’s Non-Discrimination Laws
Michigan's House Speaker Jase Bolger says he's "struggling" with the issue of adding gays to the state's Elliott-Larsen … [Read more...] about Michigan House Speaker Says He’s ‘Struggling’ with Adding Gays to State’s Non-Discrimination Laws
‘New York Times’ Urges Passage of Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA): VIDEO
The New York Times has posted an editorial urging passage of New York's GENDA bill:A measure to outlaw discrimination based on gender identity or … [Read more...] about ‘New York Times’ Urges Passage of Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA): VIDEO
Pocatello, Idaho Passes LGBT Anti-Discrimination Ordinance
The City Council of Pocatello, Idaho voted 4-2 to pass an LGBT non-discrimination ordinance on Thursday night after a six hour meeting, Local 8 News … [Read more...] about Pocatello, Idaho Passes LGBT Anti-Discrimination Ordinance
Cake Shop Will Cater to Dog Marriages But Not Gay Marriages, Gets Sued: VIDEO
Last July, Towleroad reported on the Masterpiece Cake Shop in Lakewood, Colorado, whose owner vowed to close the bakery before being forced to bake a … [Read more...] about Cake Shop Will Cater to Dog Marriages But Not Gay Marriages, Gets Sued: VIDEO
Text from Hillary on Missing Obama Executive Order on LGBT Workplace Discrimination: PHOTO
From the folks at Freedom to Work. In related news, our legal editor Ari Ezra Waldman's excellent analysis of their lawsuit against ExxonMobil … [Read more...] about Text from Hillary on Missing Obama Executive Order on LGBT Workplace Discrimination: PHOTO
Georgia Pastor Gets Standing Ovation for Kicking Boy Scouts Out of Church: VIDEO
A Marietta, Georgia church kicked out Boy Scouts Troop 204 after the organization said they were accepting gay scouts and Roswell Street Baptist … [Read more...] about Georgia Pastor Gets Standing Ovation for Kicking Boy Scouts Out of Church: VIDEO
House Panel Adds Measure to Defense Bill That Would Protect Anti-Gay Harassment, Discrimination
An amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) offered by Rep. John Fleming (R-LA, pictured) was accepted by the House Armed Services … [Read more...] about House Panel Adds Measure to Defense Bill That Would Protect Anti-Gay Harassment, Discrimination
Chicago Cabbie Tells Gay Couple to Get Out of Taxi on Expressway for Kissing: VIDEO
A Chicago cabbie tried to force Steven White and his boyfriend Matt McCrea from his cab on the side of the Kennedy Expressway on the way from … [Read more...] about Chicago Cabbie Tells Gay Couple to Get Out of Taxi on Expressway for Kissing: VIDEO
EXPOSED: Oregon Bakers Who Won’t Serve Gays Because of Religious Beliefs Will Serve Other ‘Sinners’
Recently, Towleroad has written about two Oregon bakers, Sweet Cakes by Melissa, and Fleur Cakes, who have refused to serve gay couples because of … [Read more...] about EXPOSED: Oregon Bakers Who Won’t Serve Gays Because of Religious Beliefs Will Serve Other ‘Sinners’