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Bishop is asked to attend discussion panel on LGBT employees

Friday, June 14, 2013 - 2:55pm by Chelsea Shamy, Faith Initiatives Intern at GLAAD

In response to the Columbus Diocese refusal to reinstate Carla Hale as a physical education teacher at Bishop Watterson High School, Amanda Finelli of #halestormOhio and Glen Skeen of Pride @ Work Ohio have invited the bishop to attend a discussion panel on the topic of LGBT employees and faith-based workplaces.

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Gay Jewish couple featured in Jewish news outlet despite previous backlash

Friday, June 14, 2013 - 11:59am by Hannah Kreider, Faith Initiatives Intern at GLAAD

In the spirit of increasing acceptance and inclusiveness, a prominent Jewish outlet, The Jewish Week, recently sought to feature a gay Jewish couple's wedding announcement, despite previous backlash from the Orthodox community.

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Caterpillar suspends money to BSA over lack of gay leadership

Friday, June 14, 2013 - 11:30am by Ryan Houlihan, Programs and Communications Fellow at GLAAD

Caterpillar Inc. has announced that it will suspend any donations to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) because of the organization's discriminating policy against gay adults. The heavy equipment manufacturer says the move wasn't a direct result of the recent vote by the organization to allow gay youth but continue their ban on gay leaders, rather it was a result of discussions within the company following a donation request by the BSA for $25,00 in funds.

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What to Watch Weekend 6/14-16: True Blood is back!

Friday, June 14, 2013 - 9:00am by Megan Townsend, GLAAD's Entertainment and Operations Coordinator

This weekend catch the season premiere of True Blood and season finale of Nurse Jackie; plus all new episodes of Randy to the Rescue, HGTV Design Star and The Killing.

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United Methodists could rescue Scout troops after Southern Baptists kick them out

Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 5:07pm by Chelsea Shamy, Faith Initiatives Intern at GLAAD

Two denominations have very different views on a the Boy Scouts of America's vote on dropping the gay Scout ban. While the Southern Baptists may be abandoning the program, the United Methodist Church is ready to step up.

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This month the United States Supreme Court will issue decisions on two cases critical to marriage equality. GLAAD is working with media outlets and couples around the country to push for marriage. Follow GLAAD for up to date news about the Supreme Court's decision at www.glaad.org/marriage

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GLAAD and thousands of New Yorkers gather to mourn victim of anti-gay hate violence

More than 1,500 New Yorkers gathered today in Manhattan to mourn the death of a 32 year-old gay man, who was shot down on Friday just blocks away from the historic Stonewall Inn in an apparent act of anti-gay bias.

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