All posts tagged "LGBTQ"
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Boy Scouts vote to lift ban on gay youth
The Boy Scouts of America will end its longstanding ban on gay youth while maintaining a ban on gay adult leaders after a historic vote...
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ExxonMobil accused of LGBT discrimination in legal complaint
As one of the last Fortune 500 companies to not adopt an LGBT antidiscrimination policy, ExxonMobil is facing renewed pressure to do so after a...
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Anger after Democratic senators abandon immigration amendment for gay couples
Tuesday evening witnessed an increasingly rare defeat for the LGBT-rights movement after Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) was successfully pressured by members of the Senate Judiciary...
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As committee markup continues, gay inclusion in immigration reform uncertain
The pressure is on Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy to bring a vote on two amendments he filed to provide protections for binational same-sex...
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Peace Corps to open applications to same-sex couples
The Peace Corps will begin accepting applications from same-sex couples who want to serve overseas beginning early next month, the organization announced Tuesday. “Service in...
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White House to honor LGBT leaders as “Champions of Change”
Ten out LGBT elected or appointed officials will be honored for their commitment to equality and public service at the White House on Wednesday afternoon as...
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Scene: Belgium Pride
Tens of thousands took part in today’s Belgium Pride in historic Brussels. This year, Belgium is celebrating two symbolic anniversaries: 10 years since the introduction...
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Mob of thousands forces LGBT activists to flee in Tbilisi, Georgia
“We won’t allow these sick people to hold gay parades in our country. It’s against our traditions and our morals.” Zhuzhuna Tavadze, speaking to Reuters...
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San Francisco Pride and the LGBT divide over Bradley Manning
When Bradley Manning appeared before a military judge at Fort Meade in Maryland on a chilly day in late February, he admitted to being solely...
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What Andy Murray had to say about pro tennis players coming out as gay.
English: Andy Murray, Australian Open 2010 Quarterfinals. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) “I would hope there are no issues on the tour. You know, there have...
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Mayor Offering Forum for LGBT Youth
The office of D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray (D) will be hosting its first LGBT-themed youth town hall tomorrow, at noon at Eastern Market's North Hall,...
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Minnesota House advances marriage-equality bill poised to become law
Minnesota took a step closer to becoming the 12th state to legalize same-sex marriage today. Just months after Minnesota voters rejected an amendment to the...
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Qween Amor Assaulted
Street performer, dancer and LGBT-rights advocate Qween Amor, a frequent fixture at Metro stations around the D.C. area, was assaulted and robbed while performing in...
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Sen. Patrick Leahy files LGBT amendments to immigration bill
As promised, Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, filed two amendments today that would amend the Senate’s immigration-reform bill to extend...
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Obama signals he would sign immigration bill that omits binational gay couples
President Barack Obama lowered expectations further for an LGBT-inclusive comprehensive immigration reform bill Friday evening, telling reporters he would not speculate on whether he would...
