The Supreme Court of Alabama is losing its anti-gay crusade. Over the last few months, Alabama's Chief Justice Roy Moore has vowed to defy the United … [Read more...] about U.S. Supreme Court Unanimously Upholds Gay Adoption Rights: A Legal Analysis
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Mormon Church Warns That Utah Hate Crimes Bill SB 107 Better Not Hurt Religious Folks: VIDEO
The Mormon church has issued a statement warning that a Utah bill to toughen penalties for hate crimes could “alter the balance” achieved by existing … [Read more...] about Mormon Church Warns That Utah Hate Crimes Bill SB 107 Better Not Hurt Religious Folks: VIDEO
Detroit Lesbian Couple Face 25 Years in Kuwait Prison on ‘Trumped Up’ Drug Charges
A Detroit lesbian and Army veteran has been imprisoned for possession in Kuwait on what her family has said are trumped up charges. Monique … [Read more...] about Detroit Lesbian Couple Face 25 Years in Kuwait Prison on ‘Trumped Up’ Drug Charges
Ex-Rutgers Student Dharun Ravi, Who Spied on and Exposed Tyler Clementi, Wants Conviction Invalidated
A three-judge panel on a New Jersey appeals court will consider whether ex-Rutgers student Dharun Ravi be retried, be resentenced or have his … [Read more...] about Ex-Rutgers Student Dharun Ravi, Who Spied on and Exposed Tyler Clementi, Wants Conviction Invalidated
Have a Question About Law and LGBT Issues? Tell Us What You’d Like to Read About
Since the Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, Towleroad's law column has taken a hiatus to recharge, regroup, and rethink. In … [Read more...] about Have a Question About Law and LGBT Issues? Tell Us What You’d Like to Read About
The Minnesota Supreme Court Just Got Its First Openly Gay Justice
Governor Mark Dayton today appointed Judge Margaret Chutich to the state's highest court, making her Minnesota's first openly gay Supreme Court … [Read more...] about The Minnesota Supreme Court Just Got Its First Openly Gay Justice
Megyn Kelly Not Amused by Brian Brown’s Idiocy on SCOTUS: WATCH
Megyn Kelly invited National Organization for Marriage President Brian Brown to weigh in on Alabama Supreme Court Justice Roy Moore's directive to … [Read more...] about Megyn Kelly Not Amused by Brian Brown’s Idiocy on SCOTUS: WATCH
Lesbian Widow’s Lawsuit Against FedEx for Denial of Benefits Can Proceed: Judge
U.S. District Court Judge Phyllis Hamilton on Monday denied a request by FedEx to dismiss a lawsuit charging the company with denying benefits to a … [Read more...] about Lesbian Widow’s Lawsuit Against FedEx for Denial of Benefits Can Proceed: Judge
Former UNM Student Files Appeal with 10th Circuit Over Anti-Gay Essay
In October 2014 we reported that Monica Pompeo, a former University of New Mexico student who claims she was shunned by school officials for making … [Read more...] about Former UNM Student Files Appeal with 10th Circuit Over Anti-Gay Essay
Tunisia Sentences Six Men Accused of Sodomy Following Anal Examinations
A court in Tunisia earlier this month sentenced six men accused of sodomy to three years in prison in violation of international law and rights to … [Read more...] about Tunisia Sentences Six Men Accused of Sodomy Following Anal Examinations