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President of Boy Scouts to USA Today: Let in gay youth
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
7:16pm

USA Today published an op-ed by Wayne Perry, the President of the Boy Scouts of America, in which he urges the 1,400 voting members gathering in Dallas to vote to allow gay youth to be a part of Scouting.

12/01/09
UPDATE: Marriage Bill Passes First Vote in D.C. | 12/01/09

11/24/09
Jason Mattison, African American Gay Teen Murdered | 11/24/09

11/20/09
Media Focuses on Missing African-American Lesbian, Mitrice Richardson | 11/20/09

11/19/09
Art and Celebrities Shined at GLAAD’s 8th Annual OUTAuction NYC | 11/19/09

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the 8th Annual OUTAuction presented by Bud Light in New York City

11/18/09
Washington Post Misses the Mark With One-Sided Profile on Anti-Gay Bishop Harry Jackson | 11/18/09

In the November 18 edition of the

11/13/09
Mormons Voice Support for Salt Lake City Anti-discrimination Law | 11/13/09

11/04/09
Openly LGBT Candidates Win Elections Across the Country | 11/04/09

While Maine was a setback in the fight for equality, around the country local elections yielded encouraging results.

11/03/09
Update: Dallas Morning News Corrects Problematic Article Following GLAAD Outreach | 11/03/09

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OHSU extends coverage to transgender workers
12/18/12

Oregon Health & Science University plans to increase access to medically necessary care for transgender employees. The move follows “an extensive internal review of health benefits along with discussions with transgender advocates,” according to an OHSU release issued Monday.

East Aurora school district dissolves transgender policy committee
12/18/12

After over two months of contentious debate, controversy and uncertainty, the East Aurora School District 131 has called off the creation of a new policy that would add protections for transgender and gender nonconforming students.

N.J. bill prohibiting "ex-gay therapy" held by sponsors, will be debated in January
12/18/12

Proponents of “conversion therapy,” a practice that seeks to turn gay people straight, gathered in the State House Monday afternoon to testify against a bill that would ban such therapy for minors.

RI marriage equality vote expected in 2013
12/18/12

The state Senate president said Monday she anticipates a committee vote on same-sex marriage in the coming legislative session, despite her opposition to it, if the House of Representatives endorses it.

Montana Supreme Court rejects equal benefits for gay couples
12/17/12

The Montana Supreme Court has rejected a request that gay couples be guaranteed the same benefits as married couples.

Iowa Court Orders Accurate Fetal Death Certificate For Lesbian Couple
12/17/12

Last October, Jessica Aiken and Jenny Buntemeyer lost their son in utero. To add to their grief, the Iowa Department of Public Health (DPH) proceeded to erase Buntemeyer’s name from the death certificate because she was not the child’s “father.”

Florida gay community celebrates year of political victories
12/17/12

After a string of political victories in Florida and across the country, gays and lesbians see 2012 as a political watershed.

Same-sex taxes if DOMA dies
12/17/12

From a financial standpoint, same-sex married couples have much to gain - and some to lose - if the Supreme Court overturns the federal Defense of Marriage Act.

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