A Texas official is suing to defend his opposition to same-sex marriage. Jack County Judge Brian Keith Umphress claims the State Commission on Judicial Conduct is violating his First Amendment … [Read more...] about Texas Official Sues to Avoid Gay Weddings: ‘Nearly Every Judge Disapproves of Polygamy, Prostitution, Pederasty, and Pedophilia’
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Utah is Set to Decriminalize Polygamy, and Right-Wingers are Blaming the Gays
A bill that would effectively decriminalize polygamy in Utah cleared a key hurdle on Wednesday, when it was overwhelmingly approved by the state's Republican-controlled House of Representatives. … [Read more...] about Utah is Set to Decriminalize Polygamy, and Right-Wingers are Blaming the Gays
Bloomberg Apologizes for Calling Trans People ‘It,’ Lies About Bringing Marriage Equality to New York: VIDEO
Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg apologized Thursday for calling transgender people "it" and "men in dresses." Bloomberg's mea culpa for his disgusting remarks from 2016 and last … [Read more...] about Bloomberg Apologizes for Calling Trans People ‘It,’ Lies About Bringing Marriage Equality to New York: VIDEO
Catholic Bishop Admits to Forcing Out Beloved Gay Teachers, After Lying About It
Paul Danforth and Michelle Beattie After two beloved gay teachers were apparently forced out of their jobs at a Catholic high school, a spokesman for the Seattle Archdiocese claimed that "no one … [Read more...] about Catholic Bishop Admits to Forcing Out Beloved Gay Teachers, After Lying About It
Indiana Republicans Kill Child-Trafficking Measure to Avoid Same-Sex Marriage Debate
Indiana Republican lawmakers have killed a bill aimed at curtailing child-trafficking in response to a Democrat's amendment that would have repealed the state's unconstitutional ban on same-sex … [Read more...] about Indiana Republicans Kill Child-Trafficking Measure to Avoid Same-Sex Marriage Debate
Bermuda Lawyer Launches Challenge to New Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
A lawyer in Bermuda has filed a motion with the Supreme Court seeking to reverse a new law banning same-sex marriage. The motion was filed on February 16th against the Attorney General, whose … [Read more...] about Bermuda Lawyer Launches Challenge to New Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
Costa Rica Bureaucracy Blocks Country’s First Same-Sex Marriage
Costa Rica’s first same-sex wedding has been blocked by notaries who are refusing to work under temporary rules designed to allow such marriages to take place. The marriage was set for last weekend … [Read more...] about Costa Rica Bureaucracy Blocks Country’s First Same-Sex Marriage
Texas Same-Sex Marriage Ban Plaintiff Mark Phariss Aims to Be State’s First Openly Gay Senator
Mark Phariss, who in 2014 sued to overturn the Texas ban on same-sex marriage, has announced plans to run for the state Senate as a Democrat. Phariss (above left) and his husband Vic Holmes (above … [Read more...] about Texas Same-Sex Marriage Ban Plaintiff Mark Phariss Aims to Be State’s First Openly Gay Senator
Pressure grows on UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson to Veto Bermuda Gay Marriage Repeal
UK lawmaker Boris Johnson is under pressure to overrule a ban on same-sex marriage in Bermuda. In May, the British overseas territory legalized same-sex marriage but reversed that ruling last week. … [Read more...] about Pressure grows on UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson to Veto Bermuda Gay Marriage Repeal
Australian Conservatives Launch ‘Right to Discriminate’ Bill to Override Marriage Equality Legislation
Australian conservatives have launched a “conscientious objection” bill that would allow business owners to deny service to same-sex couples. Ministers and celebrants would also be able to refuse … [Read more...] about Australian Conservatives Launch ‘Right to Discriminate’ Bill to Override Marriage Equality Legislation
