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GLAAD thanks the many tireless advocates working to bring change to the #BoyScouts
Friday, May 24, 2013
3:01pm

After Thursday's historic vote, GLAAD would like to thank these incredible and tireless advocates for their working in helping to the BSA's anti-gay policies

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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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.

Gay municipal candidates file in Dallas, Fort Worth
02/01/13

Openly gay Fort Worth City Councilman Joel Burns filed for re-election to a third full two-year term this week. Meanwhile, a gay candidate in Dallas formally launched his bid to give Big D its first openly LGBT councilmember in six years, as candidate filing began in May 11 municipal elections.

RI State Council of Churches endorses marriage equality
02/01/13

The Rhode Island State Council of Churches is calling on the General Assembly to approve a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage.

Vietnamese LGBT groups in Orange County fear exclusion from Tet parade
02/01/13

A coalition of Vietnamese gay and lesbian groups is concerned it won’t be able to participate in the nation’s only Tet parade, held each year on the Lunar New Year in bustling Little Saigon.

District unveils policy to prevent bullying in and out of schools
02/01/13

The D.C. Office of Human Rights presented a model citywide bullying prevention policy to Mayor Vincent C. Gray (D) on Thursday, making the District one of the first cities in the nation to take such a broad approach to protecting young people from harassment.

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