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Boy Scouts of America official resigns in protest over expulsion of gay mother
Wed, May 02, 2012
A regional official of the Boy Scouts of America has resigned in protest at the expulsion of a gay mother from her son's group for being a lesbian.
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5 Worst Places in the World to Be a Woman
Tue, May 01, 2012
As westerners prepare to celebrate Mother's Day this month it is also a good time to consider the lives of mothers around the globe.
What You Believe: Progress for the LGBT Community Timeline under the Obama Administration
Sat, Apr 21, 2012
Actual Achievement. Below is the timeline published by the Obama For America presidential re-election campaign what was actually done on behalf of the LGBTQ community including gay marriage and rainbow families.
From the 2012 Queer People of Color Conference (Video)
Thu, Apr 12, 2012
The LGBT community is often criticized for setting an agenda that is taken largely from a gay white male perspective.
To My Unborn Child, I’ll Kill You If You’re A Fag
Thu, Apr 05, 2012
Does seeing, hearing these versions of proud "hate," one human to another, one child to another cause any feelings of regret for just how deeply harmful it is, one human to another, one child to another? Do the promoters fear make caring about the consequences possible?
Reflections Beyond Trayvon: From LGBTQ Mothers, Same-Sex Couples, and Equality Allies
Sun, Apr 01, 2012
"Don’t cry for Trayvon and don’t cry for my son and all the other young black men who face racism every day if you’re not willing to do something..."
REFLECTIONS: If There Were a "Cure" for Homosexuality
Sat, Mar 31, 2012
How many gays and lesbians get in your face and try to force you to be homosexual?
Q the GOP: Whose Religious Freedoms?
Thu, Mar 01, 2012
With gay marriage, with gay adoption, is it true that the state, by giving one group full rights, is therefore infringing on another group’s beliefs?
US House Group Takes Gay Spouse Benefits Ruling To 9th Circuit
Mon, Feb 27, 2012
Judge Kozinski issued another order requiring the OPM to comply with his earlier ruling.
Your Papers, Please
Thu, Feb 23, 2012
For same-sex couples, the request for "papers please" has nothing to do with where you were born. Certain documents are necessary to protect your rights, interests and intentions.
Equality Debate Re-ignited Between African American and LGBT Community
Tue, Feb 07, 2012
Roland Martin, CNN commentator, re-ignited a sensitive debate between members of the African American community and the LGBT community around matters of equal rights with his Super Bowl tweet --
Caution for Same-Sex Couples On Tax Prep
Sat, Feb 04, 2012
"For federal purposes keep filing as you always have". For state purposes where gay marriage and civil unions are available, you may have better options.
A Straight Man's Top 10 Reasons for Legalizing Gay Marriage
Tue, Jan 10, 2012
Written by Justin Mohs, a straight man, this article from Caribbean Media Vision highlights some of the best reasons to support legalizing gay marriage.
PR: Tax-Season Tips for Same-Sex Registered Domestic Partners Help Make Sense of New IRS Rules
Thu, Jan 05, 2012
Recent Changes to Tax Code Leave Many Same-Sex Partners In Tax-Time Chao
Gay dad accused of likely interest in sex with adopted sons
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
Catholic Archbishop Juan Vicente Cordoba, "He will receive two children at an age when they may be attractive to him.. "
How does "Reverend Lady Gaga" sound?
Mon, Dec 12, 2011
Lady Gaga preps to become ordained minister to perform pals same sex marriage
Do Same Sex Couples Affect Property Values?
Tue, Nov 08, 2011
The Economics of Lesbian and Gay Families
Discussing Homophobia's Vision this Week
Sat, Nov 05, 2011
"This Is A Homophobia Post: Sometimes the World Is Terrible For Gays, Lesbians" Autostraddle reprint
Gay v Lesbian Parents in Court Over Children
Tue, Oct 11, 2011
High Court UK Judge not happy with the four same-sex parent fight over children
Gay Job Applicants Less Likely to Get Interviewed
Sat, Oct 08, 2011
Job applicants with a 'gay' resume are 40 per cent less likely to get called for an interview, new research suggests.
New York Archbishop Dolan threatens President Obama
Sat, Oct 01, 2011
Again, the Roman Catholic bishops claim that same-sex marriage is an attack on traditional marriage.
HRC Launches 50 State Strategy to Expand Opportunities for Adoption
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
Across the country, the issue of adoption by same-sex couples has heated up over the past year.
Graphic Design Showcase for the LGBT Community
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
AIGA Detroit Presents the First Ever Graphic Design Showcase for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Community
African American LGBT Kids Are NOT All Right
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
The Plight of African American LGBT Youth in America’s Schools
John Stossel Suports Gay Marriage on Fox News
Thu, Sep 01, 2011
Aug. 31, 2011 FoxNews Reprint "A Libertarian's View of Gay Marriage"
Voices: Jennifer Hatch, On Challenges for Gay Clients
Wed, Aug 10, 2011
Financial Adviser Reprint from The Wall Street Journal
Letters to the New York Times Editor: Same-Sex Couples in Hotels
Fri, Aug 05, 2011
Here are some of the experiences by same-sex couples visiting hotels around the world
International Family Equality Day for 2012
Mon, Aug 01, 2011
PRWeb announces first ever International LGBT family symposium for May 2012
Williams Institute Submits Written Testimony for DOMA Hearing
Sun, Jul 24, 2011
The Williams Institute testimony concludes that DOMA has also impaired the ability of researchers to assess its impact on same-sex couples and their families. Hearing VIDEO
Obama administration files brief calling DOMA ‘hostile’ toward gay couples
Tue, Jul 05, 2011
Obama Administration supporting an end to DOMA
Fourth of July – Is It Really for Gays?
Fri, Jul 01, 2011
When you live with prejudice, boundaries, and limitations, it can be very difficult to champion the system and, more importantly, the people of that system.
Growing Up Gay and Transgendered in Appalachia
Sun, May 01, 2011
Awareness about sexuality and gender differences remains painfully limited in much of the region, but some have begun sharing their stories
VIDEO: Josh Vandiver and Henry Velandia Face Deportation Dilemma
Fri, Apr 29, 2011
35,000 same-sex couples face deportation from the US because of DOMA
With same-sex marriage on hold, elderly and ailing couples face a lengthy appeals process
Fri, Apr 08, 2011
With same-sex marriage on hold, elderly and ailing couples face a lengthy appeals process
Prop 8 judge speaks for the first time about being gay
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
The judge who struck down California’s ban on gay marriage has spoken publicly for the first time about the fact he is gay. What do you think?
LGBT Discrimination: Legal Rights and Mental Health
Wed, Apr 06, 2011
As LGBT individuals we already experience the shame and guilt of abuse but we may feel also now the pressure to hid our true identity so that we can use services such as shelter, support groups or crisis lines.
Gay Immigrant Youth in New York Struggle With Homelessness
Mon, Mar 21, 2011
Juan Valdez, a gay 21-year-old immigrant from the Dominican Republic vividly recalls the night he left home - the night he was kicked out of his house after telling his parents that he was gay. Adrielle Grant has a similar story.
Marriage Records Date Back to the Marriage Act of 1753
Mon, Feb 28, 2011
Gay marriages have been known to take place as far back as ancient Greece and Rome as well as in China.
President Obama Signs DADT Repeal
Wed, Dec 22, 2010
President Obama tells The Advocate the Pentagon is "prepared to implement" repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" and it will take months not years.
San Jose's Gay Community Self-Segregates Along Racial Lines
Wed, Oct 13, 2010
Commentary by Kasha Covington
A Call to Action in the Black Church
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
While this call to action from Buster Spiller is directed to black gay men, we think it should apply to all of us. "No longer can we sit in these churches silently, pay tithes, and have verbal whipping after verbal whipping heaped upon us as though we are not worthy of basic human decency, even if we have deep family ties within that church community."
Obama and the Gays: A Political Marriage
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
Tracy Baim’s new book dives headlong into the murky waters of politics and LGBT equality.
Lives Merged; Finances as Well?
Sun, Sep 05, 2010
For some couples, a joint account works, but keeping money separate gains popularity
Equal right to marry, and divorce
Fri, Sep 03, 2010
by GLAAD Chief Jarrett Barrios, pictured here with spouse, Douglas Hattaway (l) and their children. Barrios and Hattaway are in the middle of divorce. Is there a new trend?
Costs are a barrier to lesbian couples conceiving, study finds
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Research Doctor Petra Nordqvist from the University of Manchester, UK, believes her study of lesbian parents indicates growing financial barriers to reaching their family goals.
Confessions of a Gay Weapon of Marital Destruction
Mon, Aug 09, 2010
"I broke up Al and Tipper Gore. " TIME Viewpoint by Jose Fidelino, well worth the read.