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Springfield, Mo., school district grants benefits to married same-sex couples
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Married same-sex couples will be eligible for health benefits from the Springfield school district, starting Dec. 1.
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W.Va. high school reverses course, allows gay-straight alliance to form
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia high school has abruptly reversed course, and now has a Gay-Straight Alliance. The Charleston Gazette reports that Putnam County Schools spokeswoman Rudi Raynes said the club was created Monday, despite Principal Bruce McGrew’s assertion last week that allowing such a group …
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High school principal says gay-straight alliance would perpetuate bullying
WINFIELD, W.Va. — A West Virginia high school will not allow the formation of Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) on campus because no teachers are interested in sponsoring it, and because the principal said it would create opportunities for bullying.
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North Carolina high school cancels play because it includes a gay romance
MAIDEN, N.C. — A North Carolina high school has cancelled a school play following complaints by some parents and area churches because the play includes a same-sex couple. Students at Maiden High School claimed they had already begun rehearsing for the play “Almost, Maine” when the principal decided to cancel the performance,
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Lawsuit alleges New Mexico college student was shunned for anti-gay views
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A former University of New Mexico student can proceed with a free speech lawsuit against the school alleging she was ostracized by her professors for making anti-gay remarks in paper, a federal judge has ruled. Chief U.S. District Judge M. Christina Armijo denied the university’s request to have Monica Pompeo’s lawsuit…
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College to pay Dustin Lance Black $26,000 for rescinded invite
PASADENA, Calif. — A California community college has agreed to pay Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black $26,000 not to sue after the school rescinded an invitation to speak at commencement.
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California school, feds settle transgender student’s discrimination complaint
DOWNEY, Calif. — A Southern California school district has settled a government claim that it discriminated against a transgender student who said she was forbidden to wear makeup, was harassed by other youngsters and was encouraged to change schools, it was announced Tuesday.
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Louisiana State University launches LGBT minor program
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana State University has launched a new, 18-credit-hour LGBT minor program. Elaine M. Maccio, an associate professor in the School of Social Work who designed the program, said the courses seek to examine LGBT issues through multiple lenses, including race, religion, class and disability…
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Gay rights group to protest Gordon College ban on ‘homosexual behavior’
BOSTON — Gay rights advocates will be rallying during Gordon College’s homecoming to call on the college to eliminate its ban against “homosexual behavior.” OneGordon, an association of gay alumni, students and staff, will protest on the campus quad Saturday while homecoming events are taking place.
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Catholic university suspends plans for screening of Harvey Milk film
WASHINGTON — A student group at Catholic University postponed a screening of a movie about gay rights pioneer Harvey Milk after school officials raised questions about a flier linking the event to LGBT awareness month. A chapter of the College Democrats had planned to screen “Milk,” starring Sean Penn, on Wednesday evening on the Northeast Washington…