LGBTQ Rights
Equality for all, not just for some
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
VIDEO: Six Months After DADT Repeal, Gay Servicemembers Reflect
A new video from Stars & Stripes discusses life after the repeal.
Posted Tuesday, March 27, 2012 in Video / Multimedia by Brian Stewart
Top 10 Things Health Reform Does for Gay and Transgender Americans
The Affordable Care Act is “the strongest foundation” for closing LGBT disparities.
Posted Monday, March 26, 2012 in Reprints by Kellan Baker
What Does Justice for Tyler Clementi Look Like?
Besides providing a tidy ending to the public narrative around Clementi’s suicide, what does this verdict do?
Posted Tuesday, March 20, 2012 in Opinions by Sam Menefee-Libey
College Offers Popular Classes for Wealthier Students; Wal-Mart, Starbucks Top Employers of Youth
News on higher education and campus politics across the U.S.A.
Posted Monday, March 19, 2012 in Campus Informer by Graham White
Rochester College Student Threatened With Expulsion From Dorm After Coming Out … on Facebook
Kiah Zabel was allegedly told that she must go back in the closet or be evicted from the Christian college’s on-campus housing.
Posted Thursday, March 15, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
Supporting Gay and Transgender Youth Most in Need
A White House conference is turning the spotlight on housing and homelessness issues impacting the gay and transgender population.
Posted Friday, March 9, 2012 in Reprints by Melissa Dunn, Jeff Krehely
VIDEO: Dramatization of Prop 8 Lawsuit Premieres, Beginning Nationwide Productions
George Clooney, Jane Lynch, Brad Pitt, and George Takei starred in a reading of Dustin Lance Black’s “8.”
Posted Tuesday, March 6, 2012 in Video / Multimedia by Shay O'Reilly
Update: Despite Criticism, Tenn. Lawmaker Intent on Passing ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
Rep. Joey Hensley is delaying a vote on the bill, hoping to tweak its wording enough that it can overcome criticism.
Posted Wednesday, February 29, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
Advocates Seize Opportunity Provided by Controversial Ex-Gay Flyers
Fed up with misleading claims and predatory actions, advocacy group Truth Wins Out filed a defamation lawsuit against Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays.
Posted Tuesday, February 28, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
Shunning Medical Hoops, Transgender Patients Turn to ‘Informed Consent’ Model
Clinics that offer hormones to patients with basic testing and legal waivers are becoming more acceptable.
Posted Monday, February 27, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
Georgia Closer to Banning Undocumented Students from Public Colleges; Students Arrested at Protest
News on higher education and campus politics across the U.S.A.
Posted Monday, February 27, 2012 in Campus Informer by Graham White
After Years of Struggle, Gay Marriage Bill Passes Md. Legislature
Once Gov. Martin O’Malley signs the bill into law, it’ll likely head for a popular referendum in November.
Posted Friday, February 24, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
Poll: Most Catholics, Republicans Support Recognition of Same-Sex Relationships
The new poll shows the continuing support for equality despite strong opposition from some religious leaders.
Posted Friday, February 17, 2012 by Leor Reef
Under Fire, Minn. School District Changes Controversial Policy
Anoka-Hennepin’s “neutrality” policy prevented teachers from discussing homosexuality, and, critics say, perpetuated bullying.
Posted Friday, February 17, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
Protesters Rally Against Iowa Church’s Anti-LGBT Message
More than 100 people held signs, chanted, and sang to say “Gay is OK.”
Posted Tuesday, February 14, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
From Google, With Love: An Adorable (And Pro-Gay) Valentine’s Animation
The animated short features a same-sex couple at the end.
Posted Tuesday, February 14, 2012 in Video / Multimedia by Brian Stewart
