Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will stage a signing ceremony Thursday for the "Pastor Protection Act," which was championed by anti-LGBT groups but … [Read more...] about Texas Governor Greg Abbott To Stage Signing Ceremony For Pointless ‘Pastor Protection Act’
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16-Year-Old Adam Kizer’s Death Draws Attention To Bullying, Suicide Epidemic Among Bisexual Teens
A bisexual teen has taken his own life after enduring years of bullying at school. Adam Kizer, 16, a high school sophomore in Sonoma Valley, … [Read more...] about 16-Year-Old Adam Kizer’s Death Draws Attention To Bullying, Suicide Epidemic Among Bisexual Teens
Nearly 5 Years After Tyler Clementi’s Suicide, Heartbroken Parents Unveil New Anti-Bullying Initiative: VIDEO
In a powerful interview with “CBS Sunday Morning,” Tyler Clementi's parents talked about how his suicide still haunts them and unveiled a new … [Read more...] about Nearly 5 Years After Tyler Clementi’s Suicide, Heartbroken Parents Unveil New Anti-Bullying Initiative: VIDEO
Democratic Virginia Lawmaker Wants LGBT-Designated Restrooms to Pacify ‘Uncomfortable’ Straight People
A Virginia state delegate who has supported LGBT causes in the past (but apparently made no effort to understand the distinctions between those four … [Read more...] about Democratic Virginia Lawmaker Wants LGBT-Designated Restrooms to Pacify ‘Uncomfortable’ Straight People
Florida Church Opposes Gay Scout Leaders, Equates Them To Pedophiles: VIDEO
Last month we told you how President Robert Gates said the Boy Scouts of America could lift its ban on gay adult leaders by October. Now, the … [Read more...] about Florida Church Opposes Gay Scout Leaders, Equates Them To Pedophiles: VIDEO
Texas Middle School Sends Students Home For Wearing ‘Gay OK’ T-Shirts To Support Bullied Classmate
Students at a Texas middle school wanted to show their support for a seventh-grader who got bullied after coming out as gay. Instead, they … [Read more...] about Texas Middle School Sends Students Home For Wearing ‘Gay OK’ T-Shirts To Support Bullied Classmate
Anti-LGBT Bigots Call For Special Session To Pass Anti-Gay Marriage Bill in Texas
Last week, we told you how more than 20 anti-LGBT proposals died this year in the Texas Legislature, including a bill aimed at undermining a U.S. … [Read more...] about Anti-LGBT Bigots Call For Special Session To Pass Anti-Gay Marriage Bill in Texas
Lambda Legal Atty: Officials Who Defy SCOTUS Marriage Ruling Will ‘Get Their Heads Handed To Them’
Now that all the anti-LGBT legislation introduced by Texas Republicans has died, the state's last stand against same-sex marriage may take place … [Read more...] about Lambda Legal Atty: Officials Who Defy SCOTUS Marriage Ruling Will ‘Get Their Heads Handed To Them’
Texas Mayor Issues LGBT Pride Month Proclamation, But Says It’s Against His Personal Beliefs
The mayor of conservative Longview, Texas, has issued a proclamation declaring June LGBT Pride month. However, Mayor Andy Mack also told The Longview … [Read more...] about Texas Mayor Issues LGBT Pride Month Proclamation, But Says It’s Against His Personal Beliefs
Oklahoma Department Of Corrections Doesn’t Want Prisoners Getting Gay-Married: VIDEO
Earlier this year, Oklahoma lawmakers considered doing away with all marriage licenses to avoid issuing them to same-sex couples. Now, the … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Department Of Corrections Doesn’t Want Prisoners Getting Gay-Married: VIDEO