LGBTQ Rights
Equality for all, not just for some
Handful of Colorado Lawmakers Stonewall Civil Unions Bill
A Colorado bill that would have recognized same-sex civil unions had enough votes to pass, but was killed by procedural finagling — and one legislator with a gay son helped stop it.
Posted Thursday, May 17, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
VIDEO: President Obama’s Announcement and What’s Next for Marriage Equality
Our parent’s organization executive vice president weighs in on the announcement.
Posted Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Video / Multimedia
GRAPHIC: What Obama Said on Gay Marriage
Check out President Obama’s comments—visually.
Posted Wednesday, May 9, 2012 in Video / Multimedia by Brian Stewart
As North Carolina Amends Constitution to Ban Gay Marriage, Obama Speaks Out
North Carolina became the 30th state to ban same-sex marriage by constitutional amendment—and the ban may have wide-ranging consequences.
Posted Wednesday, May 9, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
BREAKING: President Obama Announces Support For Gay Marriage
“It is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married.”
Posted Wednesday, May 9, 2012 by Naima Ramos-Chapman
Biden: ‘Absolutely Comfortable’ With Gay Marriage
Check out what Vice President Biden said this weekend on gay marriage.
Posted Monday, May 7, 2012 by Brian Stewart
UPDATE: CeCe McDonald, Survivor of Hate Crime, Accepts Plea Bargain
McDonald, who pled guilty to manslaughter, will likely face 20-21 more months in prison.
Posted Monday, May 7, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
ACT UP Celebrates 25 Years With Wall Street Protest
The AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power joined forces with Occupy to demand funneling money from Wall Street to AIDS prevention—and to celebrate 25 years of making a scene.
Posted Wednesday, May 2, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
Gay Iowa Teen’s Suicide Prompts Vigils, Investigations
How can a state with gay-friendly laws protect its kids from bullying and suicide?
Posted Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in Reporting by Shay O'Reilly
Minn. Trans Woman Faces Trial After Surviving Hate-Based Attack
The handling of CeCe McDonald’s case has drawn widespread condemnation from LGBT advocates and grassroots trans supporters.
Posted Tuesday, April 24, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
Report: Voter ID Laws Could Have Serious Impact on Transgender Voters
It’s clear that Voter ID laws disproportionately impact young Americans, people of color, and the poor. Now, there’s more evidence of the effect on transgender voters.
Posted Wednesday, April 18, 2012 by Sam Menefee-Libey
How the Ryan Republican Budget Would Impact Financial Aid for Children of Same-Sex Parents
Because of FAFSA’s definition of “family,” some young Americans could benefit while others would suffer from cuts to the financial aid program.
Posted Wednesday, April 11, 2012 by Brian Stewart
Transgender Miss Universe Contestant Cleared for Competition [UPDATED]
Jenna Talackova takes the stage on May 19, after facing rejection, intrusive questions, and Donald Trump’s genital-obsessed contempt.
Posted Tuesday, April 10, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Brigham Young University Students: ‘It Gets Better’
In a new YouTube video, young gay Mormons talk about faith, love, and peace.
Posted Tuesday, April 10, 2012 in Video / Multimedia by Shay O'Reilly
Protestors Force Rejection of Two-Tier Education; Professor Disappears After Being Fined $120,000
News on higher education and campus politics across the U.S.A.
Posted Monday, April 9, 2012 in Campus Informer by Graham White
HRC: National Organization for Marriage Strategy Documents Reveal Race-Divisive Tactics
Confidential documents released last week underscore the importance of building interracial coalitions for marriage equality.
Posted Monday, April 9, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
Spotted: The Best Book (Ever?) on Unaffordable Education for LGBT Americans
A poignantly illustrated (literally) story of the lesser-known consequence of prohibitively high tuition costs.
Posted Tuesday, April 3, 2012 by Emily Crockett
‘Drone Studies’ Could Be Next Hot Major; LGBT Groups Emerge at Military Academies
News on higher education and campus politics across the U.S.A.
Posted Monday, April 2, 2012 in Campus Informer by Graham White
LGBT Health Awareness Week an Opportunity for Reflection on Young LGBT Health
The overlap in the research areas on youth health and LGBT health is too consistent and too important to ignore.
Posted Friday, March 30, 2012 by Sam Menefee-Libey
Starbucks’ Support of Marriage Equality Sparks Competing Petitions
Major corporations in the Pacific Northwest announced their support for marriage equality following Washington State, but some have received some backlash.
Posted Wednesday, March 28, 2012 by Leor Reef
