Earlier this week we told you how commissioners in Dent County, Missouri, voted to lower flags to half-staff over the U.S. Supreme Court's same-sex … [Read more...] about Activist Raises $7K For LGBT Youth Scholarship In Response To Missouri County’s Anti-Gay Flag Vote
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Texas County Clerk Puts Off Issuing Same-Sex Marriage Licenses Until She Can Retire
One Texas county clerk appears to have conveniently delayed issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples until she could retire. Live Oak County … [Read more...] about Texas County Clerk Puts Off Issuing Same-Sex Marriage Licenses Until She Can Retire
Heroic Texas Librarian Helps Save LGBT-Themed Books Targeted By Anti-Gay Residents – VIDEO
Earlier this month, we mentioned how residents in Hood County, Texas, were attempting to get two LGBT-themed books — "My Princess Boy" and "This Day … [Read more...] about Heroic Texas Librarian Helps Save LGBT-Themed Books Targeted By Anti-Gay Residents – VIDEO
Mayor Of Conservative Texas Town Delivers Powerful Response To Gay Marriage Opponents
On the day of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, the mayor of one small, conservative Texas town took to Facebook to … [Read more...] about Mayor Of Conservative Texas Town Delivers Powerful Response To Gay Marriage Opponents
Poll Finds Most Small Business Owners Oppose Anti-LGBT ‘Religious Freedom’ Laws
As large corporations have come out against anti-LGBT "religious freedom" legislation in numerous states, some anti-gay activists have argued those … [Read more...] about Poll Finds Most Small Business Owners Oppose Anti-LGBT ‘Religious Freedom’ Laws
Houston Again Rejects Petition To Enshrine Transgender Bathroom Ban In City Charter
Last we checked on Houston anti-LGBT activist Dave Wilson (above), he was applying to appear in the city's gay Pride parade, only to be … [Read more...] about Houston Again Rejects Petition To Enshrine Transgender Bathroom Ban In City Charter
LGBT Activist in Paraguay Says Historic First Meeting with Pope Francis Was ‘Very Productive’
A Paraguayan LGBT activist is in high spirits after his historic public meeting with Pope Francis over the weekend. The Washington Blade reports … [Read more...] about LGBT Activist in Paraguay Says Historic First Meeting with Pope Francis Was ‘Very Productive’
Nairobi Gay Couple Evicted As Homophobia Spikes In Kenya Ahead Of President Obama’s Visit
A young gay couple was evicted out of their Nairobi home after their landlord discovered they’re gay reports The Advocate. The couple disclosed that … [Read more...] about Nairobi Gay Couple Evicted As Homophobia Spikes In Kenya Ahead Of President Obama’s Visit
Northern Ireland Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Same-Sex Marriage In Wake of Neighboring Irish Referendum Vote
A new Ipsos MORI poll indicates that opinions favoring gay marriage in Northern Ireland have increased since Ireland passed its marriage referendum in … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Same-Sex Marriage In Wake of Neighboring Irish Referendum Vote
Civil Partnership Bill in Cyprus To Face Crucial Vote This Week
A controversial bill regarding civil partnerships in Cyprus heads to the country’s House plenum for a vote this Thursday after two parliamentary … [Read more...] about Civil Partnership Bill in Cyprus To Face Crucial Vote This Week