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Obama OK with punting on gays in immigration bill until it reaches Senate

Tuesday, May 21, 2013
WASHINGTON -- Two people familiar with the Senate immigration deliberations say the White House has suggested to Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy that it would be best to put off a controversy over same-sex partners until a bill goes before the full Senate. [ Read more → ]
This comic book image released by Archie Comics shows issue 10 of "Kevin Keller" features openly-gay character Kevin Keller, right, kissing his boyfriend Devon. The issue will go on sale on Aug. 7.Image: Archie Comics

Gay kiss in upcoming Archie Comics a poke at real controversy

Monday, May 20, 2013
It's a just quick kiss, but it's a long step forward for Archie Comics' only openly gay character Kevin Keller. [ Read more → ]
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Chinese police detain gay pride march organizer

Monday, May 20, 2013
BEIJING — Police in central China have detained the 18-year-old organizer of a gay pride march in a sign of the government's nervousness over a growing civil society and demands for stronger individual rights. [ Read more → ]
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Thousands march in NYC’s Greenwich Village to protest gay man’s killing

Monday, May 20, 2013
NEW YORK -- A spate of hate-fueled attacks on gay men in New York, including a killing in the heart of one of its most gay-friendly neighborhoods, is stirring up anxiety, disbelief and outrage heading into what is usually a time of gay pride celebration. [ Read more → ]
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Suspect in NYC shooting charged with murder as a hate crime

Monday, May 20, 2013
NEW YORK -- The man who police say hurled homophobic slurs at a gay man on a Manhattan street before firing a single fatal shot to his head appeared in court Sunday to face a charge of murder as a hate crime. [ Read more → ]
Shooter is taken into custody.Image via The New York Post

UPDATED: Police call fatal New York City shooting an anti-gay hate crime

Saturday, May 18, 2013
NEW YORK — Police say a gunman used anti-gay slurs before fatally shooting a gay man in New York City's Greenwich Village. [ Read more → ]
Eagle Scouts James and Will Oliver and supporters deliver petitions to Boy Scout headquarters in Dallas on Feb. 4, calling for an end to the Scouts' anti-gay policies.Photo: Tony Gutierrez, AP

Boy Scouts to vote soon on whether to accept gay youth

Saturday, May 18, 2013
With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its controversial membership policy should be overhauled so that openly gay boys can participate in Scout units. [ Read more → ]
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BREAKING: French president signs marriage equality bill into law

Saturday, May 18, 2013
PARIS — French President Francois Hollande has signed a law authorizing gay marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, after months of nationwide protests and wrenching debate. [ Read more → ]
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Mormon church arranged meeting ahead of vote against LGBT discrimination

Friday, May 17, 2013
POCATELLO, Idaho — Pocatello city officials met with an attorney for a Washington, D.C.-based conservative group brought in by the Mormon church a few weeks before councilors rejected an ordinance intended to protect LGBT people from discrimination. [ Read more → ]
Thousands of anti-gay protesters, including Orthodox priests, occupied a central street in Georgia's capital Friday, with some threatening to lash with nettles any participant in a gay pride parade which was to take place there. Photos: Shakh Aivazov, AP

Gay pride rally in Georgia derailed by thousands of anti-gay protesters

Friday, May 17, 2013
TBILISI, Georgia — Thousands of anti-gay protesters, including Orthodox priests, occupied a central street in Georgia's capital Friday, with some threatening to lash with stinging nettles any participant in a gay pride parade which was to take place there. [ Read more → ]
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EU survey reveals many LGBT people throughout Europe still live in fear

Friday, May 17, 2013
THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- Across Europe, gay couples are scared of publicly engaging in even the most basic expression of their affection: Holding hands. [ Read more → ]
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Portugal allows limited adoption rights for same-sex gay couples

Friday, May 17, 2013
LISBON, Portugal -- Portugal's Parliament has passed a law allowing same-sex married couples to adopt their partners' children, but lawmakers rejected legislation granting gay couples the same adoption rights as heterosexuals. [ Read more → ]
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Arizona House passes bill protecting religious liberty

Thursday, May 16, 2013
PHOENIX — An effort to allow people to sue over potential violations of religious liberty cleared the Arizona House of Representatives on Wednesday despite opposition from civil liberties groups who warn the measure will inspire waves of lawsuits over alleged First Amendment violations. [ Read more → ]
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Wash. florist who refused flowers for gay couple’s wedding files suit against state

Thursday, May 16, 2013
RICHLAND, Wash. — A florist targeted by two lawsuits for refusing to provide flowers for a same-sex wedding has filed her own lawsuit against Washington state, claiming the state is violating her religious beliefs. [ Read more → ]
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Nevada Assembly panel advances bill to repeal ban on same-sex marriage

Thursday, May 16, 2013
CARSON CITY, Nev. -- A resolution to abolish Nevada's ban on same-sex marriage has passed an Assembly committee. [ Read more → ]
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Bill to restore benefits for discharged gay veterans heads to Conn. governor

Thursday, May 16, 2013
HARTFORD, Conn. -- A Connecticut bill that would restore state benefits to gay and lesbian veterans discharged under the U.S. military's former "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy is moving to the governor's desk. [ Read more → ]
Ron Sandack

Gay marriage supporter drops bid to lead Illinois Republican Party

Thursday, May 16, 2013
CHICAGO — A candidate for the chairmanship of the Illinois Republican Party who supports same-sex marriage has pulled out of contention for the post. [ Read more → ]
Jesse Tyler Ferguson (left) and Eric Stonestreet, from ABC's sitcom "Modern Family."Photo: Peter "Hopper" Stone, Courtesy ABC

ACLU: Time for TV’s ‘Modern Family’ gay couple to get married

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
NEW YORK -- The American Civil Liberties Union is lobbying for the most prominent gay parents on U.S. television to get married. The campaign aimed at ABC's "Modern Family" comes as momentum for gay marriage builds in parts of the country. [ Read more → ]
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Scottish cardinal to atone for sexual misconduct with younger clergy

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
VATICAN CITY --- The Scottish cardinal who resigned as archbishop after admitting to sexual misconduct will leave Scotland for months of prayer and atonement, the Vatican said Wednesday in a rare sanction. [ Read more → ]
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Nevada Assembly passes transgender hate crimes bill

Tuesday, May 14, 2013
CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Nevada lawmakers made a strong statement Tuesday, passing a bill that says crimes motivated by hatred of transgender people will not be tolerated in the Silver State. [ Read more → ]
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