Tag Archives: LGBT rights

Charges Dismissed For Queer Rising 4

A large group of supporters appeared at a Manhattan courthouse yesterday to hear a judge dismiss all charges against the four members of Queer Rising who were arrested last week in a marriage equality protest. Via press release: Four members of the group Queer Rising, a group which advocates for civil rights for the LGBT community accepted pleas of ‘adjournment …

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On Sale At CPAC

UPDATE: Rob Tisinai has a few variations of this photo.

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Vancouver: Public Displays Of Gay

Via JMG reader BStewart23, here’s a poster from a new campaign by the Vancouver Health Institute for Men called “Public Displays of Gay.” HIM has a new poster campaign that is being promoted during the Olympics. The campaign shows visitors the diverse and accepting side of Vancouver, while promoting public displays of gay affection. The posters will show images of …

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Minnesota To Consider Gay Marriage

Next week the Minnesota legislature will consider several bills related to same-sex marriage. The House Civil Justice Committee will be the first in Minnesota’s history to conduct a hearing on the possibility of legalizing same-sex marriage in the state. Three bills will be up for discussion on Monday, and all three are supportive of expanded relationship rights for Minnesota’s same-sex …

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Admiral Mike Mullen: Little Resistance To DADT Repeal Among Troops

Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Admiral Mike Mullen says he is finding little resistance among the troops to the idea of repealing DADT. Mullen was nearing the end of a 25-minute question-and-answer session with troops serving here when he raised a topic of his own: “No one’s asked me about ‘don’t ask, don’t tell,’ ” he said. As it turned …

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NH Rejects Gay Marriage Ballot Push

Moments ago, the New Hampshire House resoundingly rejected an attempt to place a vote to repeal same-sex marriage on the November ballot. CACR 28 defined marriage in this state by saying it can only be between a man and a woman. It was rejected by a wide margin, 201-135, short of a simple majority and far below the three-fifths majority …

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VA Gov. Robert McDonnell Strips Gays From State Jobs Protection List

Newly elected Virginia Gov. Rob McDonnell thinks it should be legal to fire someone for being gay and has removed sexual orientation from his state’s list of protected classes. Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell has signed an executive order barring discrimination in the state workforce on grounds that include race, sex, religion and age, but not sexual orientation. The order, …

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Domestic Partners Bill Dies In New Mexico

Thanks to enormous pressure from the Christian right and despite the support of Gov. Richardson, New Mexico’s domestic partners bill is dead for 2010. With a 7-4 vote the Senate Finance Committee tabled one of the most-watched bills of the 2010 regular session. For nearly three weeks, strong opinions have swirled around domestic partnerships legislation, but supporters vow that it …

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Arizona House Votes To Give Adoption Preference To Married Straights

Yesterday the Arizona House voted to give married couples first dibs on adoptable children. Only if no married straight couples can be found would a child become available to others. HB 2148 would overrule the existing practice of the Department of Economic Security that makes the “best interests of the child” the primary factor when considering placing a child for …

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Texas Atty General Denies Gay Divorce

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has intervened in the divorce proceedings of a lesbian couple married in Massachusetts, denying the couple to right to separate legally in his state. Angelique Naylor, 39, and Sabina Daly, 41, married in 2004 in Massachusetts, where gay marriage is legal. They returned to their home in Austin and together adopted a son, who is …

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EU Warns Applicants: Support For LGBT Rights Is Mandatory For Membership

The European Parliament has reaffirmed its policy that EU member states must support LGBT rights. Turkey, Macedonia, and Croatia are moving closer to admission, but all three continue to violate the EU’s requirements. The three candidate countries were reminded that the protection of all minorities is a non-negotiable condition to access the European Union. “I am happy that our amendments …

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New Hampshire House To Consider Marriage Repeal This Wednesday

This Wednesday the New Hampshire House will vote on repealing marriage equality and installing a constitutional ban in its place. Same-sex marriage became legal there on January 1st. The House Judiciary Committee is recommending that both bills be voted down. We know how Rep. Nancy “Excrement” Elliott will vote!

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New Poll: Civil Unions Draw Stronger Support Than Same-Sex Marriage

While a new poll shows the public support for marriage equality remains unchanged, support for civil unions is growing. In a new Washington Post-ABC News poll, 47 percent say gay marriages should be legal, with 31 percent saying they feel that way “strongly.” Intensity is stronger among opponents, however: overall, half say such marriages should be illegal, including 42 percent …

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Operation Gay Out: Kenyan Police Rescue Gay Men From Bloodthirsty Mob

Anti-gay violence continues to sweep Africa as today Kenyan police had to rescue three gay men from an angry mob. Police on Friday rescued three men accused of being gays in Mtwapa town in Kilifi district from hundreds of angry youth baying for their blood. Subsequently, a same-sex marriage that was planned to take place in the coastal town failed …

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DADT: “Homosexual” Vs. “Gay”

A fascinating CBS poll reveals that support for the repeal of DADT varies greatly depending on whether “homosexual” or “gay” is used in the wording of the question. In the poll, 59 percent say they now support allowing “homosexuals” to serve in the U.S. military, including 34 percent who say they strongly favor that. Ten percent say they somewhat oppose …

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Fort Wayne To Consider Trans Rights

Fort Wayne, Indiana is set to consider a transgender rights law this week. But like the city’s toothless gay rights law, breaking this one will result in no penalty. Democratic city council member Karen Goldner is expected to introduce an amendment in the coming week aimed at preventing or punishing discrimination based on “gender identity.” Goldner said transgendered people and …

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60 Congress Members Co-Sign Letter Calling For LGBT Immigration Reform

Led by Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), sixty members of the congressional LGBT Equality Caucus have co-signed a letter calling on the president and Congress to reform the immigration laws that block LGBT citizens from sponsoring their partners for residency in the United States. “No one,” the letter insists, “should be forced to choose between the person they love and the …

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Garden State Equality: Stop Donating To Every Political Party

Garden State Equality is talking tough. Sending a bold signal that no political party should take the support of the LGBT community and its allies for granted, Garden State Equality’s Board of Directors has unanimously approved a new provision for the organization’s bylaws that immediately precludes Garden State Equality from giving financial contributions to political parties and their affiliated committees. …

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Photo Of The Day – Gay Rights Supporter Scott Fujita Celebrates His Super Bowl Win

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Students At Jesuit School Shut Down Basketball Game Over LGBT Rights

As the band played Hot Stuff, students at John Carroll University occupied center court during a basketball game to protest the school’s decision to exclude LGBT people from its non-discrimination policy.

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