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You thought DADT had been repealed? Well it was – but not for transgender troops. Towleroad.com reports: In the military, coming out as transgender still disqualifies you for service, a subject that USA Today tackles in a new article on the issue: “I was at the Pentagon when Secretary Hagel was saying we’re here to […]
The makers of the Oxford Dictionary say the passage of marriage equality in the UK is ushering in a change in the dictionary definition of the word. Gay Star News reports: The world’s most renowned dictionary of the English language has said the definition of ‘marriage’ will change to include gay people. The home of
In the midst of court cases and media battles, one group has taken a step out of the political mayhem and prepared a week of family friendly activities for the LGBT community. What makes this event unique is that it is centered on LGBT families, including their extended families, children, and friends. R Family Vacations,
James Obergefell has lived with the love of his life for 20 years before they married two weeks ago. They also hoped to be buried next to each other, to spend eternity together, but the state of Ohio and his spouse’s relatives won’t let him – because he married another man, John Arthur. Last week,
LGBT advocates expect a flood of state marriage lawsuits where same-sex marriage isn’t legal, but more cases could ultimately harm the equality efforts in those states, experts say. The American Civil Liberties Union has filed lawsuits in Pennsylvania and North Carolina and plans to file a joint suit in Virginia with Lambda Legal. Ken Upton,
The full public comments have now been released, including council discussion and vote. Even if you do not live in Porterville, this is an important and shocking problem happening in our own Central Valley. Also, do consider attending and supporting the fund for those arrested at this meeting, here.
In a new Rasmussen poll, 85% think business owners should be able to turn away LGBT folks. Joe.My.God reports: From the right-slanted Rasmussen: Americans draw a fine line when it comes to respecting each other’s rights. If a Christian wedding photographer who has deeply held religious beliefs opposing same-sex marriage is asked to work a
The council voted 3-2 (Mayor Gurrola & councilman McCracken voted against. Ward, Shelton & Hamilton voted in favor) to rescind the June 2013 Pride Month proclamation. Three people were arrested for an act of civil disobedience. More will be posted soon, but here is a video of the arrests: Also see write ups
Now that DOMA section 3 has been struck down, legally married gays and lesbians are eligible for 1,138 federal benefits they didn;t have access to before. LGBT Weekly runs down a list of some of the biggest: Everyone knows that the Supreme Court struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). That
