Indiana

Indiana gay youth group first in nation to get specialty auto license plates

Indiana gay youth group first in nation to get specialty auto license plates

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Indiana has become the first state in the nation to offer specialty automobile license plates promoting awareness of gay youth groups.
Evansville city code to include protections for sexual orientation, gender identity

Evansville city code to include protections for sexual orientation, gender identity

Monday, December 5, 2011
EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- A measure which was passed Monday by an unanimous vote of the city council, amends the Evansville city's municipal code to include provisions against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Surviving spouse files wrongful death suit in Indiana State Fair stage collapse

Surviving spouse files wrongful death suit in Indiana State Fair stage collapse

Wednesday, September 28, 2011
In a wrongful death lawsuit filed Monday in Marion County, Indiana Superior Court, the surviving spouse of a Chicago-area lesbian couple is seeking to have the state of Indiana recognize her as legally entitled to damages.
Embattled Indiana lawmaker says he’s not gay, admits to paying teen for ‘a good time,’ refuses to resign

Embattled Indiana lawmaker says he’s not gay, admits to paying teen for ‘a good time,’ refuses to resign

Wednesday, August 24, 2011
In a bizarre turn of events, embattled Indiana state representative Phillip Hinkle has admitted to paying a young man $80 -- but claims that he wasn't paying for a sexual [...]
‘Fluke’ wind gust collapses outdoor stage — five killed, including Chicago LGBT activist

‘Fluke’ wind gust collapses outdoor stage — five killed, including Chicago LGBT activist

Monday, August 15, 2011
A sudden fluke windstorm that collapsed the stage Saturday evening at the Indiana State Fair, has claimed the lives of five people, including Chicago LGBT activist, Christina Santiago.
Anti-gay Indiana state lawmaker caught in Craigslist gay sex scandal

Anti-gay Indiana state lawmaker caught in Craigslist gay sex scandal

Friday, August 12, 2011
An anti-gay Indiana Republican state lawmaker has been caught in a gay sex scandal, accused of offering an 18-year-old male cash for "a really good time."
Ex-Marine convicted in stabbing death of gay Indiana professor

Ex-Marine convicted in stabbing death of gay Indiana professor

Sunday, April 17, 2011
A jury in Indiana has convicted Michael Griffin, an ex-Marine, for the murder of 53-year-old Don Belton, an openly gay professor at Indiana University.
Indiana state Senate votes to ban same-sex marriage and civil unions

Indiana state Senate votes to ban same-sex marriage and civil unions

Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The Indiana state Senate on Tuesday approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban both gay marriage as well as civil unions.
Indiana Senate committee advances amendment to ban same-sex marriage

Indiana Senate committee advances amendment to ban same-sex marriage

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
The Indiana state Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7-3 -- along party lines -- this week to advance a constitutional amendment which bans both gay marriage as well as civil unions.
Indiana teen claims he was gay bashed in school restroom

Indiana teen claims he was gay bashed in school restroom

Monday, March 7, 2011
An openly gay Indiana teen claims he was lured into a high school restroom and gay bashed, while other students looked on. Now his family is speaking out about why they think this should be investigated as a hate crime.
Indiana state House approves constitutional ban on same-sex marriage

Indiana state House approves constitutional ban on same-sex marriage

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The Indiana House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a measure to create a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. The bipartisan vote was 70-26.
Anti-gay marriage amendment advances in Indiana House

Anti-gay marriage amendment advances in Indiana House

Monday, February 7, 2011
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- An amendment to ban same-sex marriage in Indiana moved forward on Monday, as a House committee voted in favor of sending the bill to the House floor.
Indiana bakery faces investigation over refusal to make rainbow cookies for gay event

Indiana bakery faces investigation over refusal to make rainbow cookies for gay event

Saturday, October 2, 2010
A local ordinance prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation has prompted the city of Indianapolis to launch an investigation against a bake shop for refusing to fill an order from [...]
Gay teen support group suing Indiana over refusal to allow specialty license plates

Gay teen support group suing Indiana over refusal to allow specialty license plates

Saturday, September 25, 2010
A support group for gay and lesbian teenagers is suing the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles over their refusal to to issue a specialty license plate for the group. The [...]
Indiana teen’s suicide thought to be result of anti-gay bullying

Indiana teen’s suicide thought to be result of anti-gay bullying

Tuesday, September 14, 2010
A 15-year-old Indiana teen took his own life last week in what is thought to be another suicide at least partially connected to school bullying, a result of the teen's perceived sexual orientation.
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