Tag: gay rights
Minnesota pastor about to lose his church over support for gay marriage
In 2005, Rev. Oliver White of Grace Community United Church announced his support for gay marriage. Two-thirds of his congregation left the church. The congregants left with their money, and in 2007, White was forced to take out a loan to keep the church afloat. The church now owes $200,000, and is at risk of closing its doors....
Former NFL player makes waves by coming out of the closet
Wade Davis spent four years playing in the NFL. This week, he came out of the closet. He's not the first, but just another in a wave of former pro athletes to say they are gay. And, it seems, most of their former teammates' reactions can be summed up simply: why didn't you tell us sooner?...
Federal appeals court declares Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional
An appeals court ruled Thursday that the Defense of Marriage Act, which denies several federal benefits to gay married couples, is unconstitutional....
Advocates fear implications Dharun Ravi case
Dharun Ravi was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Monday after being convicted earlier this year of bias intimidation and invasion of privacy for spying on his roommate, Tyler Clementi, who was kissing another man in their Rutger dormitory. Clementi later committed suicide....
Obama's 'evolution' on same-sex marriage mobilizes Latino supporters
President Barack Obama's announcement that he supported same-sex marriage has mobilized Latino voters. A largely Roman Catholic group, Latino Americans actually support same-sex marriage in slightly higher numbers than the average American....
Prominent Canadian gay rights activist killed in Halifax, Nova Scotia
A gay rights activist was murdered outside of a bar last week in Halifax, Nova Scotia, after reportedly attempting to break up a fight between two men. Members of the community have come out to honor Raymond Taavel's memory....
Same-sex marriage bill in Maryland set to be signed
Last week, the Maryland Senate approved a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in the state. The bill, which follows a similar one from 2011 that died in Maryland's House of Delegates, now awaits the Governor's signature — scheduled for Thursday....
JCPenney will stick with Ellen DeGeneres in the wake of conservative protests
One Million Moms, a conservative group, is lobbying JCPenney to reverse its decision to bring on Ellen DeGeneres as the company's new spokeswoman. But the company is holding firm, saying DeGeneres, who is gay, shares their values....
Federal court rules California ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, in California, ruled that a voter-initiated constitutional amendment barring same-sex marriages is a violation of the U.S. Constitution. The decision sends the battle over Proposition 8 toward the U.S. Supreme Court....
LGBT activists outraged by Canadian flip-flop on same sex marriages
In Canada, same-sex marriage was legalized in 2005. But now, government lawyers seem to be backing away from part of that, by saying that people who were married in Canada but normally live in a place where gay marriage is not legal are not married under Canadian law either. Activists are outraged....
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