LGBTQ Rights
Equality for all, not just for some
Poll: Most Catholics, Republicans Support Recognition of Same-Sex Relationships
The new poll shows the continuing support for equality despite strong opposition from some religious leaders.
Posted Friday, February 17, 2012 by Leor Reef
Under Fire, Minn. School District Changes Controversial Policy
Anoka-Hennepin’s “neutrality” policy prevented teachers from discussing homosexuality, and, critics say, perpetuated bullying.
Posted Friday, February 17, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
Protesters Rally Against Iowa Church’s Anti-LGBT Message
More than 100 people held signs, chanted, and sang to say “Gay is OK.”
Posted Tuesday, February 14, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
From Google, With Love: An Adorable (And Pro-Gay) Valentine’s Animation
The animated short features a same-sex couple at the end.
Posted Tuesday, February 14, 2012 in Video / Multimedia by Brian Stewart
Flyers Promoting ‘Ex-Gay’ Organization Sent Home With Md. High Schoolers
Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays produced the fliers—which school officials said they must distribute.
Posted Friday, February 10, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
Transgender Woman Files Lawsuit Against NYPD, Claiming Abuse
The alleged mistreatment is the latest in a long history of police discrimination against LGBT citizens.
Posted Friday, February 10, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
JC Penney CEO Backs Ellen Degeneres After Conservative Group Calls for Boycott
Even Bill O’Reilly thinks it’s wrong.
Posted Thursday, February 9, 2012 by Dahlia Grossman-Heinze
Experts: Prop 8 Decision a Missed Opportunity
Some experts say the precedent used by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals does little to advance LGBT rights nationwide.
Posted Tuesday, February 7, 2012 by Graham White
Outraged Over Sweden’s Forced Sterilization of Trans People? It Happens Here, Too.
Iowa is the only state that allows transgender people to alter their birth certificate without undergoing surgery.
Posted Tuesday, February 7, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
Design Selected for Proposed AIDS Memorial Park
After an international competition, a Brooklyn firm’s “Infinite Forest” may remember the dead.
Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
15-Year-Old Pleads With New Jersey Lawmakers For Marriage Equality: ‘Help Me Feel Equal’
Read more at Think Progress
Study: Children of Committed Lesbian Couples As Well Adjusted As Children of Straight Couples
Adolescent children of lesbian families do not display depression, social anxiety, or other forms of anti-social behaviors any more or less than their peers.
Posted Thursday, February 2, 2012 by Candice Bernd
Obama Administration Bans LGBT Housing Discrimination
New federal regulations will strengthen protections for LGBT Americans.
Posted Wednesday, February 1, 2012 by Graham White
New Hampshire Bill Would Legalize Discrimination By Any Business
State Republicans have presented a bill to protect religious objections to servicing legal gay marriages, but it could apply to those objecting to mixed-race or inter-faith couples.
Posted Monday, January 30, 2012 by Tyler Kingkade
Virginia Lawmakers Introduce Competing LGBT Adoption Bills
Two bills would give organizations carte blanche to discriminate against LGBT couples, while one would ban organizations that discriminate from receiving state funding.
Posted Monday, January 30, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
As State Legislatures Reconvene, Washington Poised to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
After a legislative hearing, the state Senate has enough votes to pass a gay marriage bill.
Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
U.S. Mayors Form Pro-Marriage Equality Group
Is your mayor on the list?
Posted Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
Outrage as Pepperdine U. Blocks LGBT Support Group
Dean of Students says the new group Reach OUT is against “God’s will.”
Posted Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by Graham White
