Lawmakers in the UK are to reexamine policies on transgender prisoners following the death of Vicky Thompson in a male prison last week. Thompson … [Read more...] about Transgender Prisoner’s Death in Jail Prompts Urgent Debate in House of Commons – VIDEO
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Texas Finally Recognizes Trans Widow’s Marriage To Fallen Firefighter, Grants Her Death Benefits
More than five years after her husband died in the line of duty, a Texas transgender widow has finally won her high-profile battle to obtain death … [Read more...] about Texas Finally Recognizes Trans Widow’s Marriage To Fallen Firefighter, Grants Her Death Benefits
Ireland Introduces Legislation to Ban Discrimination Against Gay Teachers: VIDEO
Ireland has introduced new legislation that would prevent schools from discriminating against gay teachers. Religious-run schools can currently … [Read more...] about Ireland Introduces Legislation to Ban Discrimination Against Gay Teachers: VIDEO
Mike Huckabee Sued for Using ‘Eye of the Tiger’ at Kim Davis Rally
Mike Huckabee is being sued for playing Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger" at a rally supporting Rowan County, Kentucky clerk Kim Davis when she was … [Read more...] about Mike Huckabee Sued for Using ‘Eye of the Tiger’ at Kim Davis Rally
Marriage Licenses Sabotaged by Kim Davis Deemed Valid by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear: VIDEO
Outgoing Kentucky governor Steve Beshear has said the state will recognize marriage licenses altered by county clerk Kim Davis. Earlier this year, … [Read more...] about Marriage Licenses Sabotaged by Kim Davis Deemed Valid by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear: VIDEO
Arkansas Judge Reduced Young Men’s Sentences In Exchange For Sex, Spankings: VIDEO
An Arkansas judge is accused of soliciting sex from young white male offenders in exchange for reduced sentences. Joseph Boeckmann (above), a … [Read more...] about Arkansas Judge Reduced Young Men’s Sentences In Exchange For Sex, Spankings: VIDEO
Indiana GOP Lawmakers Propose LGBT Protections with Obscene Exemptions
Lambda Legal has blasted Indiana lawmakers’ latest efforts at introducing LGBT protections in the state. Yesterday, state Senate Republicans … [Read more...] about Indiana GOP Lawmakers Propose LGBT Protections with Obscene Exemptions
Lesbian Couple Wed in Costa Rica Face Jail Time For Breaking Gay Marriage Ban: VIDEO
Two women who used a legal loophole to marry in Costa Rica could now face criminal charges. Jazmin Elizondo (24) and Laura Florez-Estrada (28) … [Read more...] about Lesbian Couple Wed in Costa Rica Face Jail Time For Breaking Gay Marriage Ban: VIDEO
Gay Couple Files Suit Demanding Northern Ireland Recognize Their Marriage
A gay couple has filed suit asking that their marriage, which took place in England, be recognized in Northern Ireland. In June, two same-sex … [Read more...] about Gay Couple Files Suit Demanding Northern Ireland Recognize Their Marriage
Judge Rules Against Hobby Lobby In Transgender Discrimination Case
Hobby Lobby may have won its Supreme Court case on providing contraception to female employees, but the company was just defeated in court by one of … [Read more...] about Judge Rules Against Hobby Lobby In Transgender Discrimination Case