The Concord Monitor has a detailed story out today about the various forces arrayed for and against the repeal of marriage equality in New Hampshire. … [Read more...] about Republicans To Save Gay Marriage In New Hampshire?
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Maryland State Bar Association Endorses Marriage Equality Bill
The Maryland State Bar Association has endorsed the marriage equality bill, the WaPo reports: The endorsement of the State Bar, which is comprised of … [Read more...] about Maryland State Bar Association Endorses Marriage Equality Bill
The Law and Economics of Employment Discrimination
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANOne of the conservative cases against employment anti-discrimination laws usually, but not exclusively, rests on an analysis … [Read more...] about The Law and Economics of Employment Discrimination
Governor Chris Christie Appoints Openly Gay Man to the New Jersey Supreme Court
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has appointed an African-American, openly gay, Republican mayor and an assistant attorney general to the state … [Read more...] about Governor Chris Christie Appoints Openly Gay Man to the New Jersey Supreme Court
NEWS: Gabbie Giffords Retires; Joe Paterno Dies; Rich Kids Love Romney, And Sex Ed — Ugh!
Gabbie Giffords, sounding sure of voice and better than she has all year, nevertheless announces that she'll retire this week. Watch her … [Read more...] about NEWS: Gabbie Giffords Retires; Joe Paterno Dies; Rich Kids Love Romney, And Sex Ed — Ugh!
Anti-Cannibalism Bill In OK
Weird but true: The Oklahoma legislature is considering a bill to outlaw cannibalism. Not because cannibalism has been a problem in OK. It hasn't. … [Read more...] about Anti-Cannibalism Bill In OK
Anti-Gay Leaflets [May] Lead To Seven Years In Prison (UPDATED)
Derby, UK, is not a great place to distribute anti-gay literature. So learned four young Muslim men this week. According to Newstrack India, Ihjaz … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Leaflets [May] Lead To Seven Years In Prison (UPDATED)
Religious Freedom To Discriminate Under Assault In Alaska
... and it's not just in Virginia. In Alaska, too, securing legal protections for gayfolk may prevent the free exercise of religion. From The … [Read more...] about Religious Freedom To Discriminate Under Assault In Alaska
Three Men Convicted of Inciting Anti-Gay Hate in First-of-Its-Kind Trial in the UK
Three Muslim men have been convicted in the UK over inciting hatred on the basis of sexuality for distributing leaflets calling for gay people to be … [Read more...] about Three Men Convicted of Inciting Anti-Gay Hate in First-of-Its-Kind Trial in the UK
We Can’t Wait: Is It Time for Obama to Sign an Executive Order on ENDA?
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANIf you're sitting down for a Towleroad minute in Alabama, North Dakota, Indiana, or any of the 31 states where it is … [Read more...] about We Can’t Wait: Is It Time for Obama to Sign an Executive Order on ENDA?