Utah state senator Chris Buttars' recent anti-gay remarks have prompted straight Utah resident Roger Carrier to launch an initiative to have a … [Read more...] about Buttars Remarks Prompt Harvey Milk Statue Initative for Utah Capitol
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Gay Activist Frank Kameny’s Home Declared Historic Landmark
Gay rights activist Franklin Kameny's Washington D.C. home was declared a historic landmark yesterday: "...not because of its gabled roof or … [Read more...] about Gay Activist Frank Kameny’s Home Declared Historic Landmark
New Mexico Senate Kills Bill Giving Equal Rights to Gays
After brief debate, a bill that would have given registered domestic partners in New Mexico the same rights as married couples was rejected yesterday, … [Read more...] about New Mexico Senate Kills Bill Giving Equal Rights to Gays
Colorado State Senator Renfroe’s Gays = Murderers Rant – LISTEN
Yesterday I posted about remarks made on Monday by Colorado state senator Scott Renfroe equating gays to murderers in response to a Colorado same-sex … [Read more...] about Colorado State Senator Renfroe’s Gays = Murderers Rant – LISTEN
Utah Democrats Want More Action on Bigot Senator Chris Buttars
Utah Democrats want anti-gay state senator Chris Buttars removed from two additional committees over his anti-gay remarks, the Salt Lake Tribune … [Read more...] about Utah Democrats Want More Action on Bigot Senator Chris Buttars
Activists Plan ‘Buttars-palooza’ Rally on Utah Capitol’s South Lawn
Activists reacting to Utah state senator Chris Buttars anti-gay rant in which he compared gays to radical Muslim extremists and called them … [Read more...] about Activists Plan ‘Buttars-palooza’ Rally on Utah Capitol’s South Lawn
Utah Governor on Gay Rights: ‘I’ve Always Thought We Were Behind’
Politico interviewed Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. and asked him about his recent statements in support of Equality Utah's recently failed gay … [Read more...] about Utah Governor on Gay Rights: ‘I’ve Always Thought We Were Behind’
Cleve Jones: ‘We’re Now Going to Insist on Full Equality’
Cleve Jones appeared on The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss whether or not the Lance Black and Sean Penn Milk Oscar wins will make a difference in the … [Read more...] about Cleve Jones: ‘We’re Now Going to Insist on Full Equality’
NAACP Supports Challenge to Prop 8, Calls for Court to Overturn It
The NAACP yesterday sent out a press statement expressing its opposition to Proposition 8 and voicing its support of the California legislature's … [Read more...] about NAACP Supports Challenge to Prop 8, Calls for Court to Overturn It
‘Gays = Adulterers, Murderers’ Says GOP Lawmaker at CO Bill Debate
A gay rights bill that would add domestic partners to the list of dependents eligible for health insurance was given initial backing by the Senate … [Read more...] about ‘Gays = Adulterers, Murderers’ Says GOP Lawmaker at CO Bill Debate