The United Nations Human Rights Council’s “Protection of the Family” resolution passed Thursday has the potential to become the groundwork for LGBT … [Read more...] about LGBTQ Families Dealt Major Blow at the United Nations
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Barney Frank: Don’t Vote For Gay Republican Congressional Candidate Richard Tisei
Former Rep. Barney Frank has weighed in on one of 2014's tightest congressional races, that of his state Massachusetts' sixth … [Read more...] about Barney Frank: Don’t Vote For Gay Republican Congressional Candidate Richard Tisei
NYC LGBT Leaders Endorse Attorney General Eric Schneiderman for Reelection
Three prominent LGBT organizations and six LGBT members of the New York City Council have endorsed New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman … [Read more...] about NYC LGBT Leaders Endorse Attorney General Eric Schneiderman for Reelection
Mongolian Government Plans Reform To Combat Hate Crimes
The Mongolian government is set to introduce a number of reforms to address the prevention of hate crimes in the country. In 2012, the National Human … [Read more...] about Mongolian Government Plans Reform To Combat Hate Crimes
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National Park Service to Launch Heritage Initiative to Identify Historic LGBT Sites
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell is announcing an initiative to identify historic LGBT heritage sites at an event on Friday morning at the … [Read more...] about National Park Service to Launch Heritage Initiative to Identify Historic LGBT Sites
Houston Mayor Moves Same-Sex Lawsuit Out Of Republican Court
Soon after the openly lesbian Texas city mayor Annise Parker announced that same-sex spouses of city employees would receive health and life insurance … [Read more...] about Houston Mayor Moves Same-Sex Lawsuit Out Of Republican Court
After Shaky Couple Of Years, Equality California Has Stabilized Under New Executive Director
Equality California (EQCA) has had a difficult time getting on its feet. Longtime executive director Geoff Kors left in March 2011, was replaced by … [Read more...] about After Shaky Couple Of Years, Equality California Has Stabilized Under New Executive Director
Draconian Nigerian Bill Criminalizing Same-Sex Marriage, Gay Activism Passes Final Senate Hurdle
A universal law criminalizing LGBT advocacy and rights has passed the Nigerian senate and could soon move on to the country's president, Goodluck … [Read more...] about Draconian Nigerian Bill Criminalizing Same-Sex Marriage, Gay Activism Passes Final Senate Hurdle
Report: Majority in Every Congressional District Supports Law Against Anti-Gay Employment Discrimination
In a historic 64-32 vote, the Senate this month approved the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which would ban discrimination in hiring and … [Read more...] about Report: Majority in Every Congressional District Supports Law Against Anti-Gay Employment Discrimination