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Assembly Bill 1266, authored by Assemblymember Tom Ammiano, is the first of its kind in the country, and requires that California public schools respect students’ gender identity and makes sure that students can fully participate in all school activities, sports teams, programs and facilities that match their gender identity. We commend Governor Brown for standing […]
Dear Abby took a marriage equality question this week. From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: DEAR ABBY: …We are going to be married and have decided to invite only those who sincerely support us to share our special day. Because I’m so hurt by their silence on this, how do I tactfully let them know they
Dustin Lance Black’s play “8″ reached its 400th performance this week. AFER reports: “8,” the hit play by Dustin Lance Black about marriage for gay and lesbian couples, continues to sweep the country and the world. Fremont, OH is the 400th confirmed reading, which are taking place at a variety of professional, community, college and
A California congresswoman is pushing a bill to give social security benefits to same sex couples in civil unions too. Metro Weekly reports: Congresswoman Linda Sanchez is seeking to extend Social Security benefits to same-sex couples whose relationships are lawfully recognized with legislation announced today. The Social Security Equality Act would require the Social Security
It’s official – binational same sex couples now have a way to avoid deportation once and for all. Just get married. The Advocate reports: Following the lead of the Department of Homeland Security, Secretary of State John Kerry announced Friday that the U.S. State Department will immediately begin offering visas to married same-sex couples in
A gay California teacher was apparently fired from his job at a Catholic School after the school learned of his marriage to his partner. Towleroad.com reports: Ken Bencomo, a teacher at St. Lucy’s Priory High School, an all-girls Catholic school in Glendora, California, was fired a week after news of his marriage to his longtime
A new mobile app called Quist is now available worldwide to engage the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community in their shared history and help isolated LGBT youth feel less alone. “Presenting LGBTQ history through this interactive medium is one of the most engaging ways these stories have been shared with the world,”
Same sex weddings are now underway in Rhode Island as the state’s marriage equality law takes effect. ABC News reports: Same-sex marriages have begun in Rhode Island, and local officials for the first time are issuing marriage licenses to gay couples who wish to wed in the state. Gay marriage became legal in Rhode Island and
Meet the lovable and funny Josh Thomas (25), the Australian comedian that every girl will soon want as her best friend. The GQ Comedian of the Year Award winner is the creator, writer, Executive Producer and star of the Pivot Original Series “Please Like Me.” Though it doesn’t officially premiere until August 1 on the new TV network, you
The Fosters are getting married! The show, which focuses on a lesbian couple with a horde of foster kids (and one biological one), hardly ever makes a big deal about the main characters’ sexuality. Until now. NBC News reports: On the historic day this summer that Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo were married in Los
