USA: Gay Spouses Left Out in the Cold by Military Rules
Nakisha Hardy spent the first nine months of her marriage on a remote Army base in Afghanistan, a tour of duty punctuated by sporadic mortar blasts and constant e-mails to her spouse back home. The...
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Nebraska, USA: More Gay Friendly Bills in Another Red State
As LGBTQ Nation reports, another red state is considering a set of gay-rights bills: In the legislature, state Sen. Sarah Howard (D-Omaha), introduced state bill LB 380, a measure that would lift a ban...
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Italy: Vatican Says Don’t Hate The Gays, But Their Marriages Are Sick
Lovely. Once again the Vatican manages to put their foot in it while talking about gays and marriage equality. Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia has some words for the LGBT community, from Gay Star News:...
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The tightly-buttoned-down country of Singapore is standing strong in its refusal to repeal an anti-sodomy law that unfairly targets gay citizens, its law minister said. Gay Star News reports: Singapore...
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Australia: Intersex Included in Anti Discrimination Bill; Conservative Does...
A couple great new stories from Australia on LGBT rights. First-off, a draft anti-discrimination bill will include intersex citizens as a protected identity, Gay Star News reports: ‘The committee...
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Nebraska, USA: Legislature to Consider Gay Rights Measures
In one of the reddest US states, the Nebraska state legislature is considering three separate gay rights measures. LGBTQ Nation reports: The issues up for discussion Thursday in the Legislature’s...
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Kentucky, USA: Governor Beshear Vetoes Right to Discriminate Bill
A “religious protections” bill that would have given anyone license to discriminate against the LGBT community by invoking a religious objection was vetoed by the state’s Governor, Pink News reports:...
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USA: New Map Shows Where You Can Be Fired for Being Gay
A new map of the United States making the rounds shows the states where someone can be fired simply for being gay. But of course, it’s more complicated than that. Snopes reports: Some of those red...
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Louisiana, USA: GOP Rep Wants to Legalize Employment Discrimination Against Gays
As the rest of the country moves toward inclusion for the LGBT community, Louisiana is moving backwards. Joe.My.God reports: Two weeks ago Louisiana GOP state Rep. Alan Seabaugh filed a bill that would...
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Pennsylvania, USA: Two Bills Introduced to Protect LGBT Citizens
More than a hundred lawmakers in pennsylvania have gotten behind a bill to protect LGBT citizens from discrimination. Towleroad.com reports: A broad group of state lawmakers today introduced bills HB...
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USA: Rasmussen Says 85% Think Businesses Should Be Able To Turn Away Gays
In a new Rasmussen poll, 85% think business owners should be able to turn away LGBT folks. Joe.My.God reports: From the right-slanted Rasmussen: Americans draw a fine line when it comes to respecting...
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USA: New Poll Says 69% Think Business Shouldn’t Be Able to Refuse Services to...
A new poll from Third Way and HRC has some interesting findings. SDGLN reports: 56% of Americans think that it is illegal for business owners in their state to refuse service to someone because he or...
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USA, Iowa/Texas: Wedding Vendors Turn Away Gay Couples
A couple stories in this morning about discrimination against gay couples. The first one is out of Iowa – Think Progress reports: The Gortz House, a gallery and bistro just outside Des Moines, Iowa,...
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USA, New Mexico: State Supreme Court Rules Wedding Photographer Discriminated...
In a case that’s been working its way through the New Mexico Court since 2006, the state Supreme Court unanimously ruled against a Christian wedding photographer. Think Progress reports: Elane...
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USA, Texas: LGBT Equality Resolution May Be Back
Dallas City Hall – Apple MapsAfter dying a quiet death several months ago, a resolution in support of job nondiscrimination and marriage equality may be getting a new life. The Dallas Voice reports:...
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USA, Oregon: Bakery That Discriminated Against Lesbian Couple Closes
Photo by KOINRemember that bakery in Oregon that refused to make a wedding cake for lesbian a couple of months ago? Well, they’re closing their storefront. Gay Star News reports: Sweet Cakes by Melissa...
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USA, Texas: Attorney General to Sue San Antonio Over LGBT Rights Bill
Texas AG Greg Abbott is going after San Antonio’s new anti discrimination law. Equality on Trial reports: Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott yesterday told a San Antonio radio station that he plans to...
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USA, Texas: Attorney General May Not Sue San Antonio Over LGBT Rights Ordinance
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott may be backing off of a legal challenge against San Antonio’s new LGBT rights ordinance. Equality On Trial reports: Citing a late change in the nondiscrimination...
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USA: Group of GOP Senators Introduces Discriminatory Bill
A group of GOP senators just introduced a bill that would legalize discrimination against same-sex couples by individuals or businesses. Towleroad reports: The proposed Marriage and Religious Freedom...
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USA, Texas: Fort Worth Reception Hall Turns Away Second Same-Sex Couple
Melissa Caposello, right, and Carrie Caposello A reception hall that turned away a gay couple’s wedding in February has now turned away a lesbian couple as well. The Dallas Voice reports: Melissa...
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