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People of faith support equality in Scouting
Sunday, May 19, 2013
12:12pm

To give an accurate representation of where people of faith stand on marriage equality, let's look at some of the major denominations that support scouts for a quick recap. GLAAD has created a handy graphic that shows which denominations support inclusive scouting for all.

02/08/13
Majority of Americans support ending the ban on openly gay BSA members | 02/08/13

Quinnipiac University released a poll indicating that a majority of Americans believe that the Boy Scouts of America should drop their ban on openly gay members.

02/07/13
See GLAAD's LGBT Media Resources For Valentines Day And Share Your Story | 02/07/13

02/04/13
Jadin Bell, Gay Oregon Teen, Died on Sunday In Hospital | 02/04/13

A Le Grande, Oregon teenager died on Sunday at a Portland hospital after being taken off life support following an apparent suicide attempt.

02/04/13
Presbyterian clergy call for end to ban on gay scouts | 02/04/13

Clergy from the Presbyterian Church (USA) are joining the United Church of Christ and United Methodist Church in calling on the Boy Scouts of America to end their ban on gay scouts and leaders.

02/01/13
AOL Jobs Tackles Workplace Protections for LGBT Employees | 02/01/13

AOL Jobs tackles employment protections for LGBT employees during this weeks' "Lunchtime Live". Watch what as these experts discuss the future of the workforce.

01/30/13
"Gomer Pyle" Actor Jim Nabors Marries Partner of 38 Years | 01/30/13

Jim Nabors, the star of the ‘60s hit TV shows "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.," married his partner of 38 years this month in Seattle, Washington.

01/25/13
NBA Star Joins His Two Moms To Support Colorado's Civil Unions Bill | 01/25/13

NBA star Kenneth Faried has joined One Colorado to speak out in support of civil unions legislation for same-sex couples in the state.

01/23/13
Transgender Child's Essay Calls For A Better World Through Equality | 01/23/13

An essay written by an 11-year-old transgender child named Sadie Croft, following President Obama's historic inauguration speech, calls for transgender equality.

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COMMENTARY: Yes, I Really Am Bisexual. Deal With It.
04/26/13

When I told Jared I’m bisexual, he couldn’t, or at least didn’t, hide his discomfort.

George W. Bush Refuses To Weigh In On Gay Marriage
04/26/13

Former president George W. Bush refused to comment on same-sex marriage on Thursday, saying he didn't want to wade into hot topics.

Don Lemon, Zach Wahls Debate Anti-Gay Scoutmaster
04/26/13

We bet John Stemberger probably didn't know what he was getting into when he joined CNN earlier this week to discuss the Boy Scouts' ban on gay members. The Boy Scouts of America announced last week that it would consider repealing the ban for scouts (but not for scout leaders.)

Philly city council passes LGBT equality bill first in the nation
04/26/13

Philadelphia City Council passed a first of its kind LGBT Equality bill on April 25.

Bill Aiming To Ban Gay Conversion Therapy For Minors To Be Introduced In New York
04/26/13

The fight against a controversial therapy that purports to "cure" gay people of their gayness and make them straight has come to New York.

Federal Appeals Judge Rules Oregon's Marriage Equality Ban Unconstitutional
04/26/13

A U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals judge on Wednesday ruled that Oregon's ban on gay marriage violates the U.S. Constitution.

5 states that are next in marriage equality battle
04/26/13

The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in two cases this week that could determine whether gay couples are allowed to marry in the 41 states that do not currently allow same-sex marriages.

Gay couples can’t make joint political donations from individual account, FEC rules
04/26/13

A gay couple married under state law cannot give a joint contribution to a federal candidate if they make it from an individual banking account, the Federal Election Commission voted unanimously Thursday.

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