The Kissimmee City Commission voted 4-1 last night to extend domestic partner benefits to city employees, Equality Florida Field Director Joseph … [Read more...] about Kissimmee, Florida Votes to Offer Benefits to Domestic Partners
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International Court Rules In Favor Of Gay Polish Man
The Polish government is most definitely not known for their pro-gay stances, so it's encouraging to see The European Court of … [Read more...] about International Court Rules In Favor Of Gay Polish Man
Manifest Equality: L.A. Art Show Showcases Fierce Allies, Art
I stopped by the now former Big Lots on Vine the other night to check the progress of Manifest Equality, an art show which is … [Read more...] about Manifest Equality: L.A. Art Show Showcases Fierce Allies, Art
British PM Stands by Gays, Speaks Out on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
At a reception yesterday at 10 Downing Street for LGBT supporters, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown spoke out about the repeal of the military gay … [Read more...] about British PM Stands by Gays, Speaks Out on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Watch: The First Sci-Fi Tale About LGBT Social Security Inequality
What planet are we on?Some PSAs and advocacy videos work better than others. This one (via tipster Sean Chapin), about inequalities faced by gays and … [Read more...] about Watch: The First Sci-Fi Tale About LGBT Social Security Inequality
New Mexico Domestic Partnership Bill Killed for 2010
A Senate panel in New Mexico killed chances for a domestic partnership bill to pass there in 2010, the New Mexico Independent reports: … [Read more...] about New Mexico Domestic Partnership Bill Killed for 2010
Police Hunt Gay Activists in Malawi
Over the weekend, a 21-year-old gay activist named Peter Sawali was arrested after being discovered putting up posters on the streets of Blantyre, … [Read more...] about Police Hunt Gay Activists in Malawi
Election Year Cease Fire in Utah Over Gay Anti-Discrimination Laws
Utah lawmakers have come to an agreement with gay rights opponents to delay taking up a law banning discrimination against gays. In exchange, … [Read more...] about Election Year Cease Fire in Utah Over Gay Anti-Discrimination Laws
AT&T to Resolve Sick Leave Situation with Regard to Gay Couple
Some quick action from AT&T.Towleroad has learned that the Diversity & Inclusion group at AT&T and Human Resources are working to resolve … [Read more...] about AT&T to Resolve Sick Leave Situation with Regard to Gay Couple
Gay Missouri Trooper’s Death Leaves 14-Year Partner in the Cold
The rights denied to same-sex couples are making news in Missouri following the Christmas Day death of Missouri Highway Patrol trooper Dennis … [Read more...] about Gay Missouri Trooper’s Death Leaves 14-Year Partner in the Cold