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Broken Bargain For LGBT Workers

A new report from the Movement Advancement Project: A landmark new report released today examines how lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) workers might have the same job as a coworker, yet be legally fired, denied equal benefits and be required to pay thousands of dollars more in taxes simply because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. A Broken …

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LIVE VIDEO: House Of Lords

The final comments are being made at the House of Lords in advance of the vote on marriage, which could come around 2PM Eastern.  Watch live here. The Lord speaking at this writing (above) just announced that he will vote for the “wrecking amendment” to stop the bill from coming to a vote. UPDATE: JMG reader Mike directs us to …

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Boston Cops Warn Of Hook-Up Crimes

Boston police have issued a warning to the LGBT community after a rash of crimes that involved hook-up sites and cell phone apps. Multiple reports have been filed by gay men who say they were drugged and then robbed. Gay rights groups responded to the reports on Monday and expressed their concern in the community. ”We are saddened by the …

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Louisiana House Bans Gay Surrogacy

On Sunday the Louisiana House approved a bill that bans unmarried couples from entering into surrogacy contracts. The bill now heads to the desk of Gov. Bobby Jindal. The final version of Senate Bill 162 defines “intended parents” as “married persons,” thus barring unmarried partners and same-sex couples from becoming parents through surrogacy. However, much of the opposition to the …

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HRC Posts Vine Clip Of Porno Pete

UPDATE: I’ve removed the Vine video because there doesn’t appear to be a way to disable autoplay. Watch it here. JMG reader Erik sends us the top photo below, the second is from the Instagram account of Buzzfeed reporter Chris Geidner.  That’s Matt Barber at the podium. Porno Pete is to the left of the handicapped sign.

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