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Polis: Obama Should Issue Executive Order Barring Anti-LGBT Bias
Considering this week's reintroduction of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) is largely symbolic and the measure has little chance of … [Read more...] about Polis: Obama Should Issue Executive Order Barring Anti-LGBT Bias
Passage of Maryland Gender Identity Bill in Question
Maryland's Gender Identity Anti-Discrimination Act, which passed the House over the weekend by an 86-52 vote, the first time such a bill has … [Read more...] about Passage of Maryland Gender Identity Bill in Question
Mississippi Corrections Officer Fired for Being Gay, is Reinstated
Andre Cooley, a corrections officer in Mississippi's Forrest County, who was fired after supervisors discovered he is gay, will be reinstated as … [Read more...] about Mississippi Corrections Officer Fired for Being Gay, is Reinstated
Canadian Florist Refuses to Handle Gay Couple’s Wedding
Florist vs. gays in New Brunswick, Canada: After agreeing to provide the flowers for a wedding, Kim Evans of Petals and Promises Wedding Flowers sent … [Read more...] about Canadian Florist Refuses to Handle Gay Couple’s Wedding
‘Tales of the City’ Author Armistead Maupin Told He Couldn’t Use Bar Restroom Because It’s Reserved for ‘Real Men’
Tales of the City author Armistead Maupin, on a book tour in Australia for the latest book in the series, Mary Ann in Autumn, was told he couldn't … [Read more...] about ‘Tales of the City’ Author Armistead Maupin Told He Couldn’t Use Bar Restroom Because It’s Reserved for ‘Real Men’
Watch: House, Senate Dems Introduce Legislation to Repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
This morning in the House, and this afternoon in the Senate, legislation was introduced that would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).Watch … [Read more...] about Watch: House, Senate Dems Introduce Legislation to Repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
Student Sues Seton Hall University, Says School Kicked Him Out of Dorm Because He’s Gay
Jesse Cruz, a junior at Seton Hall university, is suing the school after paying $4,000 for a semester of housing, being assigned to a double room, and … [Read more...] about Student Sues Seton Hall University, Says School Kicked Him Out of Dorm Because He’s Gay
Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Anti-Gay Bill in Montana
Montana's Senate Local Government Committee held what was described by The Missoulian as a "low key" hearing on a bill that passed … [Read more...] about Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Anti-Gay Bill in Montana
Watch: Man Excused from Jury Duty for Being Gay
Jonathan Lovitz, a gay New Yorker, was excused from jury duty earlier this week. The reason for his dismissal is getting quite a bit of … [Read more...] about Watch: Man Excused from Jury Duty for Being Gay