The founder of Russia's version of the "It Gets Better" campaign has been fined 50,000 rubles for violating the country's "gay … [Read more...] about Founder Of Russian LGBT Teen Support Group Fined For Violating ‘Gay Propaganda’ Law
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California Judges Barred From Joining Boy Scouts Due To Discriminatory Ban on Gay Leaders
State judges in California can no longer be members of the Boy Scouts beginning next year — at least until the Scouts lift a ban on gay adult … [Read more...] about California Judges Barred From Joining Boy Scouts Due To Discriminatory Ban on Gay Leaders
Dear Abby Defends Gay Grandmother Shunned By Homophobic Son And Daughter-In-Law
A gay grandmother wrote a heartbreaking letter to Dear Abby asking for advice on how to reconcile with her homophobic son, and religious … [Read more...] about Dear Abby Defends Gay Grandmother Shunned By Homophobic Son And Daughter-In-Law
Indian Youth Affairs Minister Suggests Government-Sponsored ‘Cure’ for LGBT Youth
Goa is India's fourth smallest state in population. Speaking at the opening for Goa’s 2015 National Youth Day, Goa’s sports and youth affairs … [Read more...] about Indian Youth Affairs Minister Suggests Government-Sponsored ‘Cure’ for LGBT Youth
As Transgender Teen Leelah Alcorn Is Laid To Rest, Her Death Begins To ‘Mean Something’ – VIDEO
Transgender suicide victim Leelah Alcorn (below right) was laid to rest Friday morning in a private service, after her family moved the funeral … [Read more...] about As Transgender Teen Leelah Alcorn Is Laid To Rest, Her Death Begins To ‘Mean Something’ – VIDEO
Candlelight Vigil Remembering Transgender Teen Leelah Alcorn Scheduled for Jan. 3
Marriage Equality Ohio has announced they will be hosting a candlelight vigil in honor of transgender teen Leelah Alcorn who recently took her own … [Read more...] about Candlelight Vigil Remembering Transgender Teen Leelah Alcorn Scheduled for Jan. 3
4th Grader Writes Touching Letter About Equality And Transgender Sister To Santa
A proud mother shared a touching letter her 9-year-old son wrote to Santa about equality and his transgender sister with The Huffington … [Read more...] about 4th Grader Writes Touching Letter About Equality And Transgender Sister To Santa
Transgender Ohio Teen Leelah Alcorn’s Horrifying Suicide Offers Bitter Lesson: ‘We Have To Do Better’
After posting a heartbreaking suicide note online, a transgender Ohio teen took her own life early Sunday by walking in front of a semi truck on … [Read more...] about Transgender Ohio Teen Leelah Alcorn’s Horrifying Suicide Offers Bitter Lesson: ‘We Have To Do Better’
Maine Human Rights Commission Planning Lawsuit Against School District In Gay Harassment, Assault Case
The Maine Human Rights Commission is pursuing legal action against the Brunswick School District after a former junior high school student came … [Read more...] about Maine Human Rights Commission Planning Lawsuit Against School District In Gay Harassment, Assault Case
15 Years After Landmark Ruling In Favor Of Gay Straight Alliances, School Districts Continue To Deny Them
Fifteen years after a landmark federal court ruling upholding the right of students to form Gay Straight Alliance clubs at public schools, some … [Read more...] about 15 Years After Landmark Ruling In Favor Of Gay Straight Alliances, School Districts Continue To Deny Them