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Danielle Powell: Expelled for being gay and told to repay scholarships
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
3:01pm

In the spring semester of 2011, Grace University, a Midwest Christian college in Omaha, Nebraska decided to expel Danielle Powell, simply because she is gay. After her expulsion, Powell says she was told that she would have to repay the $6,300 of tuition for the semester she wasn't allowed to finish.

06/21/11
Judge Upholds Wisconsin's Domestic Partnership Registry | 06/21/11

06/21/11
Media Focuses on Marriage in New York, but a Vote Seems Unlikely Today | 06/21/11

06/21/11
Today: Rally for Love and Marriage in New York | 06/21/11

With a vote on marriage equality legislation for New York possible today, all eyes are on Albany.

06/20/11
As Monday Ends, Reports Indicate No New York Marriage Vote Today | 06/20/11

06/20/11
NJ Senate Pres. Steve Sweeney: Not Voting for Marriage Equality "The Biggest Mistake of My Legislative Career" | 06/20/11

06/20/11
Methodist Minister on Trial – The Church Tries to Change Its Policy | 06/20/11

UPDATE

06/20/11
New York Marriage Media Round Up | 06/20/11

06/17/11
Republican NY State Senator Roy McDonald's Remarkable Support of Marriage Equality | 06/17/11

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D.C. Announces Partnership with Gay, Lesbian & Transgender Community
02/04/13

District of Columbia officials are announcing a partnership between prosecutors, the mayor's office and the gay, lesbian and transgender community.

Suburban Chicago church steps up opposition to ban against gays in Boy Scouts
02/04/13

A northwest suburban church is stepping up its opposition to a ban against gay members and leaders in the Boy Scouts of America as the organization meets this week to reconsider the longtime policy.

Marriage equality battle, round 2, coming to Minnesota Capitol
02/04/13

The battle over gay marriage in Minnesota begins its shift from the ballot box to the state Capitol this month.

New Mexico's Marriage Equality Ballot Proposals Pass House Committees
02/04/13

Lawmakers on the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee have approved a resolution that would let voters decide if same-sex marriage should be legal in New Mexico.

Vermont law would require benefits for gay spouses
02/04/13

The state of Vermont may have given its blessing to gay marriage, but some employers here have yet to follow suit.

Jadin Bell, bullied gay teen, dies in Portland hospital
02/04/13

The 15-year-old La Grande boy who hanged himself two weeks ago after complaining of bullying died early Sunday afternoon at Doernbecher Children's Hospital.

Rutgers University names new student center for Tyler Clementi
02/01/13

The university said the Tyler Clementi Center will build programs to help people transition to college, and will also offer lectures and training on social media, youth suicide, bullying and other topics.

Republican Senator: Hawaii marriage equality bill will likely pass
02/01/13

According to the state's only Republican Senator, legislators likely have the votes they need to make same-sex marriage a reality here in Hawaii.

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