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Presbyterian Church USA votes to allow openly gay clergy

Presbyterian Church USA votes to allow openly gay clergy

Tuesday, May 10, 2011
The Presbyterian Church on Tuesday voted to change its constitution to allow the ordination of gays as ministers, elders and deacons, becoming the fourth Protestant denomination in the United States to make the move that experts say reflects a larger cultural shift.
New Yorkers rally in Albany to urge Senate to support marriage equality

New Yorkers rally in Albany to urge Senate to support marriage equality

Tuesday, May 10, 2011
An estimated 1,000 gay-rights advocates rallied at the New York state capitol in Albany on Monday, hoping to convince the Republican-controlled Senate to legalize same-sex marriage this year.
'Becoming Chaz:' Bono's transformation chronicled in new documentary

'Becoming Chaz:' Bono's transformation chronicled in new documentary

Tuesday, May 10, 2011
A new documentary premiering Tuesday chronicles a year in the life of Chaz Bono, and his physical transition from female to male.
Federal immigration judge halts deportation case of same-sex spouse

Federal immigration judge halts deportation case of same-sex spouse

Friday, May 6, 2011
A federal immigration judge on Friday halted the deportation of Henry Velandia, a Venezuelan native who married U.S. citizen Josh Vandiver in Connecticut last year.
Is DOMA Sinking? AG Holder vacates gay couple's deportation case

Is DOMA Sinking? AG Holder vacates gay couple's deportation case

Thursday, May 5, 2011
While Organizations like ALL OUT and GetEQUAL are pushing to stop tomorrow’s deportation of Henry Valendia, thus tearing him apart from his legal marriage with Joshua Vandiver, it seems Attorney General Eric Holder is taking further steps to discredit the ant-gay Defense of Marriage Act.
Smithsonian marks 30th anniversary of HIV/AIDS epidemic

Smithsonian marks 30th anniversary of HIV/AIDS epidemic

Wednesday, May 4, 2011
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will mark the 30th anniversary of the emergence of what became known as the HIV and AIDS epidemic with a three-part display and website beginning June 3.
Home Depot promoting the 'gay agenda' -- hate group AFA launches boycott

Home Depot promoting the 'gay agenda' -- hate group AFA launches boycott

Sunday, May 1, 2011
The anti-gay hate group American Family Association is calling for a nationwide boycott against the Home Depot because it says the home improvement retailer continues to " promote the homosexual agenda."
Married partner faces deportation hearing as a result of 'Defense of Marriage Act'

Married partner faces deportation hearing as a result of 'Defense of Marriage Act'

Saturday, April 30, 2011
MSNBC's Thomas Roberts speaks with Josh Vandiver and Henry Velandia, a binational same-sex couple married last year in Connecticut, where gay marriage is legal. As a result of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), Velandia is facing deportation hearing on May 6.
U.S. Marines prepare for allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly

U.S. Marines prepare for allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly

Friday, April 29, 2011
The Associated Press reports on how Marines are preparing for the implementation for allowing gays and lesbians to openly serve in the U.S. military, ending the ban commonly known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
Lesbian cadet denied re-admission to West Point because DADT not yet repealed

Lesbian cadet denied re-admission to West Point because DADT not yet repealed

Thursday, April 28, 2011
A lesbian cadet who resigned from West Point last year in protest over "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," was denied for re-admission on Wednesday because of her sexual orientation.
Law firms drops out of defending 'Defense of Marriage Act' -- Clement resigns

Law firms drops out of defending 'Defense of Marriage Act' -- Clement resigns

Monday, April 25, 2011
The Washington D.C. law firm King & Spalding has reversed course, and announced Monday it would not represent the U.S. House of Representatives in defending the Defense of Marriage Act in federal court, Politico reported.
LGBT legal groups consider breaking ties with DC law firm over DOMA defense

LGBT legal groups consider breaking ties with DC law firm over DOMA defense

Friday, April 22, 2011
At least two prominent LGBT legal and advocacy groups are re-considering their association with the Washington D.C. law firm that has been retained by the U.S. House GOP leadership to defend the Defense of Marriage Act in federal court.
'Our work is not finished' -- Is Obama's view on gay marriage evolving?

'Our work is not finished' -- Is Obama's view on gay marriage evolving?

Thursday, April 21, 2011
President Barack Obama's position on marriage equality during his time in public office has been fluid to say the least. And some are now wondering, based on a comment Wednesday night, if the President's position has evolved even further...
Law firm hired by House GOP imposes anti-gay 'gag order' on employees

Law firm hired by House GOP imposes anti-gay 'gag order' on employees

Thursday, April 21, 2011
The law firm King & Spalding has become the new face of the anti-gay marriage movement -- in signing on to defend the Defense of Marriage Act in federal court, the firm has also silenced its employees from advocating in support of same-sex marriage.
CNN Poll: Majority of Americans support legalizing same-sex marriage

CNN Poll: Majority of Americans support legalizing same-sex marriage

Tuesday, April 19, 2011
A majority of Americans now believe that same-sex marriages should be legal, according to a new CNN/Opinion Research national poll released Tuesday.
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