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PFLAG National on North Carolina Passage of Amendment 1
Wed, May 09, 2012
PFLAG National "frustrated and furious" that discrimination has now been enshrined into the State Constitution in North Carolina
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Connecticut Supreme Court: Employers Liable For Sexual Orientation Bias
Tue, May 08, 2012
In another victory for LGBT equality, employers may be held liable for failing to protect employees from harassment based on sexual orientation according to the Connecticut Supreme Court.
Gay Men Report High Rates of Hate-Motivated Physical Violence
Tue, May 08, 2012
Study is the first to consider FBI data on hate crimes against lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals separately
The Musik/Dance/Love of Andy Kuncl
Sun, May 06, 2012
Sexy-sweet singer/songwriter/dancer/New Yorker Andy Kuncl talks about his new EP, Musik/Dance/Love.
Transgendered Workers Protected Under New EEOC Federal Ruling
Tue, May 01, 2012
A historical turn of events took place in April in the fight for an end to discrimination against transgendered Americans.
APRIL 2012 NEWS BRIEFS FOR SAME-SEX COUPLES
Tue, May 01, 2012
DID YOU KNOW: Less than a decade ago, opposition to gay marriage helped unite social conservatives in both parties and contributed to George W. Bush’s re-election victory. [Not All Gay Issues Are Created Equal 4/16]
Census 2012 Data Show Same-Sex Couples Most Likely to be Interracial
Thu, Apr 26, 2012
Same-sex couples are as likely as different-sex married couples to include a racial or ethnic minority
Houston, Do You Read Me? LGBT Bloggers, Journalists, Editors Convene In Texas
Fri, Apr 20, 2012
What happens when you get 36 LGBT bloggers, writers, journalists and editors together in one hotel in Houston for a weekend?
Comprehensive Gay and Lesbian Housing Care Program Receives Award
Thu, Apr 05, 2012
(PR) Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Elder Housing Corporation Honored at 2012 American Society on Aging Conference for Its Comprehensive Housing Care Program
The Punishment of Trayvon Martin
Sun, Apr 01, 2012
What do Sanford, Dominica and Nigeria have in common?
Does the U.S. Customs Proposal to Recognize Same-Sex Couples as Family Change Anything?
Sun, Apr 01, 2012
American same-sex families received a small token of recognition on a federal level in late March when the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency announced a new proposal.
MARCH 2012 NEWS BRIEFS FOR SAME-SEX COUPLES
Sat, Mar 31, 2012
DID YOU KNOW: For the first time, gay members of the ASU Reserve Officers’ Training Corp were allowed to bring same-sex dates to the Military Ball
Equality Illinois and CROSSwalk vigil to remember murdered youth
Mon, Mar 26, 2012
The event is being led by All Saints' Episcopal Church and the Cathedral of St. James, in conjunction with other faith-based partners, 30 community groups and leaders who are focused on remembering the more than 600 young people killed in Chicago since 2008.
Top Five Countries for Same-Sex Weddings
Mon, Mar 26, 2012
Leading destination wedding site names its top five countries for gay and lesbian marriage ceremonies abroad
Same-Sex Couple Arrested on Gay Cruise in Caribbean for Sex
Thu, Mar 22, 2012
Homosexual sex is illegal in Dominica.
"Don't Say Gay" Could Hurt Health of At-Risk Youth
Sat, Mar 17, 2012
Laws with negative and discriminatory impacts on the LGBT community could have negative economic effects for business and the state economy.
Teens With Lesbian Mothers Face Stigmatization
Fri, Mar 09, 2012
A new study from the Williams Institute finds the greatest struggles for children of LGBT parents emanate from school life, not home life.
Ensuring Fairness for Employees with Same-Sex Partners Actually Benefits Governments and Companies
Thu, Mar 08, 2012
NEW WILLIAMS INSTITUTE STUDY: Policies requiring government contractors to provide domestic partner benefits create little economic burden
A Win For Tennessee Gay Students "Going To Hell"
Sat, Mar 03, 2012
Lesson learned: "The ACLU means business and they will f@#k you up."
United by Love, Divided by Law Binational Project
Thu, Mar 01, 2012
Continuing the battle for same-sex binational couples who are denied the right to sponsor their foreign partner for a green card.
National Women's Month: The Unsung Lesbian Heroines
Thu, Mar 01, 2012
This month we are introducing and hopefully reintroducing some notable lesbians for National Women's Month. Seen here is United States Representative Tammy Baldwin (D, Wisc.), Rep. Baldwin is the first openly lesbian candidate for the U.S. Senate and, if she wins this November, will become the first openly LGBT Senator.
Gay Truckers: The Men, The Myth, The Medical Reality
Thu, Mar 01, 2012
There is a critical need for truckers to have access to anonymous HIV testing, outreach, and treatment when they are on the road.
DOMA Has Been Ruled Unconstitutional, Again
Thu, Mar 01, 2012
There is no evidence that shows that gays and lesbians are irresponsible as parents.
NEWS BRIEFS for Same-Sex Couples Worldwide, FEBRUARY 2012
Thu, Mar 01, 2012
DID YOU KNOW: There were two gay Marines, a couple for four years, were captured sharing a passionate kiss. (2/28/12)
Same-Sex Marriage Field Poll in California Shows "The Writing is on the Wall"
Wed, Feb 29, 2012
"This Poll is a Caution to the Right Wing That Leads the Republican Party Today," Says Courage Campaign's Rick Jacobs
New Gay Film, "Scrooge & Marley," Being Shot in Chicago
Mon, Feb 27, 2012
Auditions for additional roles in new gay movie, "Scrooge & Marley" will be held in March.
Opening Marriage to Same-Sex Couples in Australia Will Boost the State and Local Economy by $161 million
Tue, Feb 21, 2012
Tasmania’s economy could see a $96 million boost if it becomes the first Australian state to allow same-sex couples to marry.
Marriage equality debate in Washington State might not be over just yet
Thu, Feb 09, 2012
The debate over marriage equality lasted a little over two hours in the House, and there was little surprise over who supported the bill and who opposed it.
Getting Marriage Equality Beyond Prop 8 Rulings
Wed, Feb 08, 2012
Can the decision in any municipality really be that important to the achievement of marriage equality nationally? The ACLU says yes.
Prop 8 Declared Unconstitutional By Ninth Circuit
Tue, Feb 07, 2012
PROP 8 UN-CONSTITUTIONAL BUT ONLY IN CALIFORNIA
Michael Carroll Is Edmund White’s Stroke of Good Fortune
Wed, Feb 01, 2012
Stellar gay author Edmund White has suffered a stroke that has changed the daily routine he shares with his partner, writer Michael Carroll.
NEWS BRIEFS for Same-Sex Couples Worldwide, JANUARY 2012
Wed, Feb 01, 2012
Did you know: Same-sex couples are fighting to change adoption laws so their kids have same rights as other children (1/23/12)
Being LGBTQ Shouldn't Affect Your Vote for President
Mon, Jan 23, 2012
With the economy as the number one issue in this presidential election, will LGBTQ voters put social issues aside?
Williams Institute Study Finds Older Gay Men Health in Jeopardy
Sat, Jan 21, 2012
Mental Health Jeopardized by Sexual Minority Stress
Opening Marriage to Same-sex Couples in Washington Will Boost the State and Local Economy by $88 million
Fri, Jan 20, 2012
A new Williams Institute report estimates the economic impact of extending marriage to same-sex couples in Washington State is likely to generate $8 million in tax revenue for state and local governments.
Just JoeKing. Is It Gay-Funny or Gay-Hateful
Sun, Jan 01, 2012
The angry LGBT reaction to a wall calendar gets it dropped from Barnes & Noble, but its author thinks the outrage is unfair.
What the LGBT Community Will Gain in 2012
Sun, Jan 01, 2012
As we have witnessed over the past year, an incredible movement for lesbians, gays, and transgender couples has taken place among the general public, and decision-makers from local governments to international corporations. There is much yet to come, and here are a few advances we expect to happen in 2012.
Gay Presidents and Closeted Candidates
Sun, Jan 01, 2012
A run-down of gay rumors, reports and facts about US Presidents and the men who would like to join their ranks.
NEWS BRIEFS for Same-Sex Couples Worldwide, DECEMBER 2011
Sat, Dec 31, 2011
Did you know: Same sex couples get healthcare benefits beginning January 1, 2012
What America's Same-Sex Couples and Our Families Gained in 2011
Fri, Dec 30, 2011
From strides in immigration to progress toward marriage equality, 2011 was a year filled with positive change for same-sex couples and our families all over America.
How the California Domestic Partnership Equality Act Adds to Rights Outside the State
Wed, Dec 28, 2011
Many legally married same-sex couples have been shocked to learn that they cannot get divorced in their home state when the marriage dissolves.
ACLU "Don't Filter Me" Campaign Lifting Web Censorship Across the Country in 2011
Wed, Dec 21, 2011
ACLU making progress and threatening to see slackers in court
HRC Seeks “Passionate and Productive” Leader with Strong Medicine
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
A look between the lines of the job description, and some thoughts about the job from some of our foremost LGBT bloggers.
NEWS BRIEFS for Same-Sex Couples Worldwide, NOVEMBER 2011
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
In case you missed some of NOVEMBER's most's important news for same sex couples worldwide, here's another chance.
Same-Sex Couples Seek More Ways to Perfect their Civil Unions
Wed, Nov 16, 2011
Same-sex couples in Illinois seek acceptance of their "more perfect union" with same name exchanges
Fair and Equal Treatment for Same-Sex Couples: ACLU Files in Montana
Wed, Nov 16, 2011
On Tuesday, November 15, the ACLU filed an appeal with Montana Supreme Court to grant legal protection to same-sex couples
More Than a Monologue: Catholic Intellectuals See the Tipping Point for LGBT Church Equality
Tue, Nov 08, 2011
American Catholic intellectuals say change is inevitable.
An Ideal Soldier for Our First Post-DADT Veterans Day
Tue, Nov 01, 2011
This Veterans Day, we celebrate the opportunity to thank the many LGBT military personnel who can finally step forward without fear.
NEWS BRIEFS for Same-Sex Couples: What Happened - What Mattered Worldwide, OCTOBER 2011
Tue, Nov 01, 2011
In case you missed some of October's most's important news for same sex couples worldwide, here's another chance.
US Department of Defense Released a list of benefits available to members in same-sex relationships
Sat, Oct 29, 2011
Same-Sex coupled troop members in the US are reminded of the 14 military benefits available to them
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