LGBT Rights

Ugandan MP says ‘kill the gays’ bill will soon become law

Ugandan MP says ‘kill the gays’ bill will soon become law

Friday, October 29, 2010
Ugandan member of Parliament (MP) David Bahati told CNN in an interview that the African nation’s controversial anti-gay bill will become law “soon,” which will punish homosexuality with life imprisonment or execution.
Texas TV station asks its viewers: Will homosexuality be the 'downfall of America?'

Texas TV station asks its viewers: Will homosexuality be the 'downfall of America?'

Wednesday, October 27, 2010
A Texas television station is asking its viewers whether they think homosexuality will cause the downfall of the United States. KETK-TV, an NBC affiliate in Tyler, TX, has partnered with KTBB-AM radio station to poll its audiences on the subject.
'GetEqual' video is rude, ineffective, offensive

'GetEqual' video is rude, ineffective, offensive

Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Whatever the reason, I found, in my personal opinion, that the following video released by the LGBT activist group GETEqual would cause offense as it did in my case. As it was rude in its presentation it became ultimately ineffective.
Judge denies stay in ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ ruling — military begins accepting gay recruits

Judge denies stay in ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ ruling — military begins accepting gay recruits

Wednesday, October 20, 2010
A federal judge on Tuesday denied a government request to delay her order to halt discharges under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," and the Pentagon took the unprecedented steps to begin allowing openly gay recruits to enlist, or re-enlist, in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Federal judge refuses to back down on landmark 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' ruling

Federal judge refuses to back down on landmark 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' ruling

Monday, October 18, 2010
The federal judge who issued a worldwide injunction last week ordering the U.S. military to cease enforcement of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell," has tentatively rejected the federal government's request for an emergency stay in the injunction.
Advocates rally in support of affectionate lesbian couple ejected from shopping center

Advocates rally in support of affectionate lesbian couple ejected from shopping center

Sunday, October 17, 2010
More than 100 people gathered at a Raleigh, NC, shopping center on Sunday afternoon in a demonstration of support for a lesbian couple who were ejected from the property last week after a security guard witnessed them displaying an act of affection.
Lesbian teen's prom story to be subject of ABC Family channel made-for-TV movie

Lesbian teen's prom story to be subject of ABC Family channel made-for-TV movie

Friday, October 15, 2010
Constance McMillen, a Mississippi teen who sued her school for canceling the prom rather than let her attend with her girlfriend, will be the subject of a made-for-TV movie. “It is a project that is in the very early stages," confirmed the ABC Family cable channel.
Pentagon halts enforcement of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’-- Justice department files appeal, seeks stay

Pentagon halts enforcement of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’-- Justice department files appeal, seeks stay

Thursday, October 14, 2010
The Pentagon issued guidance to troop commanders on Thursday to obey a court order lifting the ban on gays serving openly in the military, while the Justice Department requested an emergency stay of a federal judge's injunction stopping enforcement of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
LGBT activists stage NYC 'die-in' protest to honor suicide victims, demand civil rights

LGBT activists stage NYC 'die-in' protest to honor suicide victims, demand civil rights

Saturday, October 9, 2010
More than 300 LGBT activists dropped to the floor in Grand Central Station in New York City Friday evening in a demonstration of death, aimed at calling attention to the [...]
Sen. Jim DeMint reaffirms position that gays are unfit to teach in public schools

Sen. Jim DeMint reaffirms position that gays are unfit to teach in public schools

Monday, October 4, 2010
Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.), an emerging Tea Party hero, told a crowd of supporters in South Carolina Friday that he will continue to recruit like-minded Conservatives across the nation to run for Congress and pastors to join the fight to “take our country back.”
Lady Gaga makes video plea for repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

Lady Gaga makes video plea for repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

Sunday, September 19, 2010
Pop star Lady Gaga has made a somber plea to U.S. senators to repeal the law barring gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military. In a video [...]
Russian gay rights activist safe after mysterious kidnapping

Russian gay rights activist safe after mysterious kidnapping

Saturday, September 18, 2010
[caption id="attachment_10638" align="alignleft" width="250" caption="Alekseyev"][/caption] Russia's top gay-rights activist says he was kidnapped and pressured by his captors to withdraw a complaint against Moscow authorities from the European Court of [...]
Montana Republican party still supports outlawing homosexuality

Montana Republican party still supports outlawing homosexuality

Friday, September 17, 2010
Gay and lesbians may be gaining more rights across the nation, but they should steer clear of Montana Republicans, who have included the criminalization of homosexual acts in their party [...]
Senate to take up Defense bill that includes ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal

Senate to take up Defense bill that includes ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal

Monday, September 13, 2010
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) plans to schedule a vote next week on the annual Defense Authorization Bill -- legislation that contains language that would allow the Defense Department to end “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”
FL Governor Charlie Crist to announce sweeping endorsement of LGBT rights

FL Governor Charlie Crist to announce sweeping endorsement of LGBT rights

Sunday, September 12, 2010
Charlie Crist, the current governor of Florida and Independent candidate for U.S. Senate, is preparing to endorse an wide array of pro-LGBT legislation and gay rights issues, as early as this week, according to a report by RawStory.com.
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