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Faith groups react to the Boy Scouts vote to drop the ban on gay Scouts
Thursday, May 23, 2013
8:08pm

Within moments of the announcement that, by a 61% margin, the Boy Scouts of America would be dropping its ban on gay scouts, denominations and faith groups offered their reactions.

07/02/09
Sean Kennedy's Killer to be Released Early | 07/02/09
06/30/09
Anti-Gay Group Targets LGBT Prom and Exploits Youth. | 06/30/09

06/12/09
UPDATE: National Media Coverage of KRXQ Hosts' Apologies | 06/12/09

Two weeks after mobilizing GLAAD supporters, Sacramento radio hosts Rob Williams and Arnie States apologized yesterd

06/11/09
GLAAD Update on Today's KRXQ Broadcast | 06/11/09

Since June 1st, GLAAD has been actively mobilizing its supporters to take action against a highly offensive

06/10/09
KRXQ UPDATE: Tomorrow's Show and More Advertiser Statements | 06/10/09

As many know already from reading our previous

06/09/09
UPDATE: Sleep Train and Others Clarify Record on KRXQ Advertising | 06/09/09

GLAAD has received a few updates about KRXQ and their advertisers.

06/08/09
UPDATE: GLAAD Speaks with KRXQ Management | 06/08/09

For those just now learning about this issue, please go 

06/07/09
UPDATE: KRXQ Radio Host Rob Williams Declares Failure | 06/07/09

I received a tip from a GLAADblog follower about a statement posted by KRXQ radio host Rob Williams

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Member of Anoka-Hennepin anti-bullying board under fire
12/07/12

A group of Anoka-Hennepin residents will submit a petition to the school board Monday seeking removal of a member of its expanded Anti-Bullying Task Force.

Maine home to youngest, openly gay lawmaker in nation
12/07/12

While most new college graduates are looking for a job, Justin Chenette is looking for committee assignments at the State House in Augusta, Maine.

SF health officials warn gay men about NYC meningitis outbreak
12/07/12

San Francisco health officials this week are warning homosexual men about a recent uptick in meningitis cases in the gay community in New York City and are suggesting vaccination in some cases.

Decorated Veterans Among The First in Washington State To Receive Marriage Licenses
12/07/12

In just a few hours at 12:01 am on Thursday, Dec. 6, JP Persall and her partner of 10 years Diana Wickman will become one of the first same-sex couples in Washington state to receive a marriage license.

FDNY firefighter on trial for assault charges in fight with transgender model
12/07/12

Taylor Murphy, 29, is on trial for charges that he violently attacked his girlfriend, Claudia Charriez, a transgender model known for her appearance as a contestant on "American's Next Top Model."

East Aurora puts time-out on transgender committee
12/07/12

The controversy continues over the formation of a policy on transgender students for the East Aurora School District.

Ex-judge in Missouri to lead nondiscrimination task force
12/07/12

The city has tapped former Greene County Judge Miles Sweeney to lead a citizen task force that will discuss whether action is needed to protect local gay and transgender residents from discrimination.

Sexual assault charge dropped against UM student who hit transgender woman
12/07/12

A sexual assault charge has been dropped against a University of Montana exchange student who struck another student after learning she was transgender.

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