LGBT

Gay Marriage Laws By State: Same-Sex Couples in Virginia Could Begin Marrying This Month

A same-sex marriage ban was ruled unconstitutional by an appeals court in Virginia, which means marriages could begin as early as Aug. 20

Argentina LGBT Tourism: A Model Boom in Industry

Argentina has played host to an important conference on LGBT tourism and has led the way in Latin America toward acceptance, thereby benefitting economically.

LGBT News: Tampa, Florida Church Cancels Man's Funeral Because He Was Gay, Pastor Says Service Would Be 'Blasphemous'

One day before her son's funeral, a Florida mother says she was told by her church that it would be "blasphemous" to hold her son's funeral at the church because he was gay.

Kickstarter Campaign Raises Funds for Stonewall Heroes

The "Happy Birthday Marsha!" fundraising campaign on Kickstarter is collecting money to produce a short film on two LGBTQ leaders during the Stonewall Riots.

Same-Sex Marriage Equality News 2014: Federal Judge Declares Colorado Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

Colorado's attorney general continues to fight against the various courts' decision overturning the state's same-sex marriage ban.

David Tyree News: Giants Face Criticism After Hiring Controversial Former Player

David Tyree has been named the New York Giants Director of Players Management. Many people and groups are criticizing this decision because Tyree has voiced his displeasure with the homosexual community in the past.

Same Sex Marriage Laws: Gay Marriage Ban Upheld in Florida While Ruling is Pending Appeal

Despite the historic ruling overturning a ban on same-sex marriage in Florida last week, gay couples in the Florida Keys still won't be able to get married any time soon.

President Obama's New Executive Order Bans Job Discrimination Against LGBT Community

President Obama flexed his executive authority on Monday by signing an order that bans workplace discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees of federal contractors and the U.S. government.

HIV Diagnosis: U.S. Sees One-third Decline in a Decade

Good news about the rate of HIV diagnosis, just days after more than 100 researchers were lost on blown up Malaysian Airlines flight from Amsterdam to an international AIDS conference in Australia. The US has seen a decrease in HIV diagnosis, by one third, between 2002-2011. The information comes form a journal special issue that was set to coincide with the Australian conference.

President Obama, Executive Order: Barring Contractors From Discriminating Against LGBT Employees

President Obama will sign an executive order Monday that prohibits federal contractors from discriminating against LGBT individuals.

LGBT Community More Likely to Drink & Smoke, Hispanic Lesbians and Bisexual Women Inclined Toward Smoking, Asthma and Disability

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that members of the LGBT community are more likely to smoke, drink excessively and experience serious psychological distress than their heterosexual counterparts. But the same report also found that, when looking at other areas of health, those with "alternative lifestyles" fare better than straight individuals, according to the new report published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Same-Sex Marriage 2014: Court Upholds Marriage Equality in Oklahoma

A federal appeals court on Friday upheld the ruling that Oklahoma's gay-marriage ban was unconstitutional.

Gay Marriage in Florida: Judge Strikes Down State’s Gay Marriage Ban in One County

Florida has become the 20th state to overturn its ban on same-sex marriage but this ruling only applies to one county.

LGBT News: Religious Leaders Pressure Obama to Add Exemption From LGBT Discrimination Ban

Just a day after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of religious liberty in the Hobby Lobby case, a group of religious leaders delivered a letter to President Obama asking that he exempt them from a pending executive order that would ban federal contractors from discriminating against gays and lesbians.

Zac Efron and Michelle Rodriguez Dating Rumors: Stars Kiss on Italian Vacation

Has a new, unlikely Hollywood couple emerged? Has a new, unlikely Hollywood couple emerged? Teen heartthrob Zac Efron, 26, and bad girl Michelle Rodriguez, 35, have been caught on camera making out and otherwise acting very couple-like during their joint vacation to Sardinia, Italy.

New York City's Gay Latino Community Prepares for Pride Celebration

Hundreds of people will join the Latino Pride Center to march in New York City's gay pride parade Sunday.

Republican Senator Susan Collins Announces Support for Marriage Equality

Senator Collins' support for marriage equality raises the number of Senate Republicans in favor of equality to four.

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, New York's First Openly Gay Congressman, Marries Longtime Partner

New York's first openly gay congressman, Sean Patrick Maloney, got married over the weekend, making him the second member in Congress to marry a same-sex partner.

President Obama Nominates First Openly Gay Black Federal Judge

President Obama continues to inject diversity into the federal courts with new appointments and sets new historical records.

US Ambassador to Dominican Republic Speaks Out on Gay Rights Alongside His Husband [Watch]

The ambassador bluntly asks, "Isn't it time to stop hating?" The U. S. ambassador to the Dominican Republic, James "Wally" Brewster, appeared in a new video where he spoke about gay rights in honor of LGBT Pride Month.

President Obama to Sign Order Banning Federal Contractors From Discriminating Against LGBT Employees

Order extends protections to more employees. President Obama will sign order banning federal contractors from discriminating against employees based on sexual orientation, officials announced Monday.
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