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Judge Orders ‘Ex-Gay’ Group JONAH to Completely Cease Operations

Andy Towle December 18, 2015 Leave a Comment

Judge Peter Bariso of the Superior Court of New Jersey has ordered the "ex-gay" group JONAH (Jews Offering New Alternatives to Homosexuality) to shut … [Read more...] about Judge Orders ‘Ex-Gay’ Group JONAH to Completely Cease Operations

Topics: Education More Posts About: "Ex-Gays", JONAH, law, New Jersey

In First-of-its-Kind Ruling, Catholic School Loses Case in Firing of Gay Employee

Andy Towle December 18, 2015 Leave a Comment

Matthew Barrett, a food services manager, who accepted a job with Fontbonne Academy, a Catholic girls' high school in Massachusetts, had his job … [Read more...] about In First-of-its-Kind Ruling, Catholic School Loses Case in Firing of Gay Employee

Topics: Religion, Society More Posts About: Catholic Church, Discrimination, law, Massachusetts

No Verdict Yet in Trial of Philly Gay Basher Kathryn Knott; Jury Has Questions – WATCH

Andy Towle December 16, 2015 Leave a Comment

kathryn knott

After deliberating for a day the jury in the trial of accused Philly gay basher Kathryn Knott, the jury returned no verdict but asked for material to … [Read more...] about No Verdict Yet in Trial of Philly Gay Basher Kathryn Knott; Jury Has Questions – WATCH

Topics: Uncategorized More Posts About: crime, Hate Crime, Kathryn Knott, law, Pennsylvania, philadelphia

Federal Lawsuit Challenges Anti-Gay North Carolina Law Allowing Magistrates To Opt Out Of Marriages

John Wright December 9, 2015 Leave a Comment

A North Carolina law allowing magistrates with religious objections to stop performing all marriages to avoid marrying same-sex couples is … [Read more...] about Federal Lawsuit Challenges Anti-Gay North Carolina Law Allowing Magistrates To Opt Out Of Marriages

Topics: Supreme Court, towleroad More Posts About: gay marriage, Gay Rights, law, North Carolina, Religious Freedom

Arkansas Defies Ruling Ordering State to List Same-Sex Parents on Children’s Birth Certificates

Michael Fitzgerald December 4, 2015 Leave a Comment

Jennifer Gardner-Glaze

Despite a Tuesday ruling in Arkansas ordering that same-sex couples be listed on their children’s birth certificates, the state is not yet extending … [Read more...] about Arkansas Defies Ruling Ordering State to List Same-Sex Parents on Children’s Birth Certificates

Topics: Health, Supreme Court More Posts About: Arkansas, gay adoption, Jennifer Gardner-Glaze, law, Tracee Gardner-Glaze

Almost Half of Transgender People in Ireland Have Attempted Suicide: VIDEO

Michael Fitzgerald December 4, 2015 Leave a Comment

TENI

Despite the introduction of groundbreaking gender identity law last summer, a new study shows that 40 percent of transgender people in Ireland have … [Read more...] about Almost Half of Transgender People in Ireland Have Attempted Suicide: VIDEO

Topics: Health, Society More Posts About: Health, Ireland, law, suicide, Transgender

Ireland Bans Discrimination Against Gay Teachers in Catholic Schools

Michael Fitzgerald December 3, 2015 Leave a Comment

Ireland Schools

Ireland has passed a bill that will make it illegal for religious-based schools to discriminate against gay teachers. The Catholic church - which … [Read more...] about Ireland Bans Discrimination Against Gay Teachers in Catholic Schools

Topics: Uncategorized More Posts About: Catholic Church, Discrimination, Education, Ireland, law, teachers

Austria: Children of Five Same-Sex Parents Sue Government Over Gay Marriage Ban

Michael Fitzgerald December 1, 2015 Leave a Comment

Austria same-sex marriage

The children of five Austrian same-sex couples are taking the country’s government to court to force legislation allowing for gay marriage. Austria … [Read more...] about Austria: Children of Five Same-Sex Parents Sue Government Over Gay Marriage Ban

Topics: Uncategorized More Posts About: Austria, gay adoption, gay marriage, Gay Parents, law

Student Sues Chinese Government Over Textbook Labeling Homosexuality a ‘Sick Addiction’

Michael Fitzgerald November 25, 2015 Leave a Comment

China Pride

A Chinese woman is taking her country’s government to court over textbooks describing homosexuality as a “psychological disorder.” 2015 Renmin … [Read more...] about Student Sues Chinese Government Over Textbook Labeling Homosexuality a ‘Sick Addiction’

Topics: Health, LGBT Rights More Posts About: China, Education, homosexuality, law

Arkansas Judge Rules Against Ban on Gay Parents Being Named on Birth Certificates

Michael Fitzgerald November 24, 2015 Leave a Comment

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An Arkansas judge has ruled that three same-sex couples can now amend the birth certificates of their children to name both parents. Following the … [Read more...] about Arkansas Judge Rules Against Ban on Gay Parents Being Named on Birth Certificates

Topics: Uncategorized More Posts About: adoption, Arkansas, children, gay marriage, Gay Parents, law

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