This Friday at 11 am, a number of LGBT groups are holding a rally outside the Newark Immigration Court in support of Henry Velandia and Josh Vandiver, … [Read more...] about LGBT Groups to Hold Immigration Rally Protesting Deportation of Binational Same-Sex Couple on Friday
New Jersey
Former NJ Governor Jim McGreevey Rejected in Initial Bid for Priesthood ‘for Being a Jackass’
Former NJ Governor Jim "I am a gay American" McGreevey has had his initial bid for the priesthood rejected by church leaders, the NY Post … [Read more...] about Former NJ Governor Jim McGreevey Rejected in Initial Bid for Priesthood ‘for Being a Jackass’
Watch: AC360 on the Indictment Against Tyler Clementi’s Roommate
Yesterday I posted about the 15-count indictment, including bias, against the roommate of Rutgers freshman Tyler Clementi. Former federal … [Read more...] about Watch: AC360 on the Indictment Against Tyler Clementi’s Roommate
Tyler Clementi’s Roommate Indicted on 15 Counts Over Suicide
Dharun Ravi, the roommate of Tyler Clementi, the Rutgers University student who committed suicide in October after Ravi streamed images of … [Read more...] about Tyler Clementi’s Roommate Indicted on 15 Counts Over Suicide
Student Sues Seton Hall University, Says School Kicked Him Out of Dorm Because He’s Gay
Jesse Cruz, a junior at Seton Hall university, is suing the school after paying $4,000 for a semester of housing, being assigned to a double room, and … [Read more...] about Student Sues Seton Hall University, Says School Kicked Him Out of Dorm Because He’s Gay
Gay New Jersey Couple Awarded $3.15 Million from Jury Over Anti-Gay Attack at Burger King
A Union City, NEw Jersey couple has been awarded $3.15 million by a jury over a 2007 dispute at Burger King which escalated into an anti-gay attack, … [Read more...] about Gay New Jersey Couple Awarded $3.15 Million from Jury Over Anti-Gay Attack at Burger King
Secaucus NJ City Council Upholds Ban on Firefighters Who Harassed Gay Couple
You may recall the story of Peter de Vries and Timothy Carter, a gay couple formerly from Secaucus, New Jersey, who filed suit against that … [Read more...] about Secaucus NJ City Council Upholds Ban on Firefighters Who Harassed Gay Couple
Mourning in Montclair
Families can look very different. Love and grief are universal: Some things we know for sure — a little boy dealt a seemingly impossible hand, the two … [Read more...] about Mourning in Montclair
Jersey Shore’s JWoww Upset Gays Can’t Marry in New York
Jersey Shore's JWoww tweeted this today: "Kinda upset over the fact gays can't get married in NY. My best friend has been w/ his … [Read more...] about Jersey Shore’s JWoww Upset Gays Can’t Marry in New York
NJ Governor Christie Signs Nation’s Toughest Anti-Bullying Bill
NJ Governor Chris Christie has signed the nation's toughest anti-bullying bill into law. The Star-Ledger reports: The new law is intended to … [Read more...] about NJ Governor Christie Signs Nation’s Toughest Anti-Bullying Bill