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Two Denver police officers fired over excessive force, beating of gay man
Two Denver police officers were dismissed on Friday for their involvement in a controversial beating a gay man almost two years ago that was captured on police surveillance video.
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Montana anti-gay bill fizzles in state Senate due to lack of support
A bill in the Montana state legislature that would overturn a Missoula city ordinance that protects gay people from discrimination, was pulled from the Senate floor last week because it lacked support from GOP leadership.
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Texas, Kansas, Montana, Oklahoma: states hold onto laws defining gay ‘conduct’ illegal
“Homosexual conduct” is still a crime in Texas — and at least three other states — eight years after the U.S. Supreme Court decision, Lawrence v. Texas, which struck down the state’s sodomy law, and invalidated similar laws across the country.
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Maryland House of Delegates passes gender identity protections bill
The Maryland House of Delegates on Saturday approved the Gender Identity Anti-Discrimination Act, legislation that would prohibit discrimination in employment, housing and credit for Transgender Marylanders.
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News (World)
‘Kill The Gays’ measure In Ugandan Parliament shelved — for now
Uganda’s infamous anti-homosexuality measure — euphemistically referred to as the “Kill The Gays” bill — that was scheduled to undergo debate in that country’s Law and Parliamentary Affairs committee this week, has apparently been shelved.
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Colorado state Senate approves civil unions; bill’s future uncertain in state House
The Colorado State Senate on Thursday passed the second of two required votes on a bill legalizing civil unions for same-sex couples couples. The bill now moves to the House where its fate is less certain.
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Target sues marriage equality group for canvassing supporters outside stores
In San Diego today, a court case is set to begin in which Target Corporation is suing the marriage equality activist organization, “Canvass For A Cause” for canvassing supporters outside its stores.
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Westboro (‘God hates fags’) church to picket Elizabeth Taylor’s funeral
The Westboro Baptist Church, home of anti-gay extremists and the “Gods Hate Fags” fundamentalist movement, announced plans to protest at the funeral of Elizabeth Taylor, who died early Wednesday.
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News (USA)
amfAR pays tribute to Elizabeth Taylor for years of fighting HIV/AIDS (Video)
Elizabeth Taylor lent her voice to the voiceless, her iconic image to those who had previously been invisible, and her compassion and determination to a cause many others had shunned: the fight against HIV/AIDS.
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News (USA)
Colorado state Senate passes civil unions bill in first of two votes
The Colorado State Senate on Wednesday passed a bill legalizing Civil Unions for gay couples. This is one of two votes required by the Senate, and if it passes again, the bill will go on to the House before being signed into law.
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News (USA)
Obama Administration asks United Nations to support LGBT rights
The Obama administration, on Tuesday, introduced a declaration to the United Nations calling for better treatment and protections for LGBT people internationally.
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News (USA)
Indiana Senate committee advances amendment to ban same-sex marriage
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.
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News (USA)
9th Circuit panel refuses to lift stay in Proposition 8 case
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Court of Appeals panel hearing the Proposition 8 case on Wednesday denied a request by plaintiffs to lift the stay on the lower court’s ruling in their favor. Had the three-judge panel granted the request, same-sex couples in California would have been able to obtain marriage licenses immediately. In refusing […]
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Commentary
Walmart gets better: Retailer responds to censorship of the ‘g’ word
I’m pleased to report that “gay” is now a perfectly acceptable word to include in posted comments on Walmart’s site. Other words have also been cleared, including lesbian, homosexual, bisexual and transgendered.
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News (USA)
Screen legend, HIV/AIDS activist Elizabeth Taylor dead at 79
Screen legend Elizabeth Taylor, died today from congestive heart failure at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. She was surrounded by her four children.
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Apple dumps ‘Gay Cure’ iPhone App after 146,000 people petition for its removal
Truth Wins Out and Change.org praised Apple today after the company removed a virulently anti-gay iPhone app launched by Exodus International that promoted “curing” gay people.
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Colorado House approves bill to reduce bullying in Colorado public schools
The Colorado House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a measure designed to reduce incidents of bullying in Colorado public schools.
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News (USA)
West Virginia House fails to pass non-discrimination bill — again
For the third time, the West Virginia state House has failed to take up the bills outlawing housing and employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, despite heavy support in the state Senate.
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Commentary
Walmart, the G word, and internet activism
Walmart is selling the new “It Gets Better” book. Just don’t call it gay.
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Commentary
This Week in Prop 8: Anti-gays using race as a wedge
This week: Finger-pointing in Maryland, along with some disturbing new racial rhetoric. Meanwhile, pressure to repeal DOMA heats up in Congress and in the courts.