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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.

07/24/11
Marriages in New York Began Today! | 07/24/11

07/22/11
The GLAAD Daily: "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Certification, Marriage in New York, and LGBT Youth | 07/22/11

07/21/11
The GLAAD Daily: Obama Nominates Gay Justice, Anoka-Hennepin School District, and Two Anti-LGBT Attacks | 07/21/11

07/21/11
Media Prepares for Marriage Equality in New York | 07/21/11

07/20/11
The GLAAD Daily: Respect for Marriage Act Hearing, Pop Up Chapel in Central Park, and Kevin Keller Gets a Monthly | 07/20/11

07/19/11
New York City Announces Lottery for Couples to Marry on July 24 | 07/19/11

07/19/11
The GLAAD Daily: J. Paul Oetken Confirmed, Respect for Marriage Act, a Marriage Lottery in NYC, and More | 07/19/11

07/18/11
Wedding Announcement for Gay Couple Printed in Dallas Morning News | 07/18/11

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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.

Downtown Portland church celebrates 21 years accepting gay parishioners
02/01/13

For years Alan Koch sat in different churches, listening to preachers talk about diversity and equality. They'd list race, gender, social status. He'd sit up in his chair, heart rate quickening, stomach fluttering -- this time, would he be included? Time after time the list stopped short of sexual orientation.

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