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GLAAD joins march and rally against anti-LGBT hate violence in New York City
Sunday, May 19, 2013
12:22pm

Friday night in New York's Greenwich Village, police say a gunman, who is in custody but has yet to be identified, followed Mark Carson, taunting him with anti-gay slurs and homophobic language, before tragically shooting him in the head.

02/24/11
Powerful Documentary on Angie Zapata's Life and Murder Finished | 02/24/11
02/23/11
Hawaiian Gov. Signs Civil Unions Bill into Law | 02/23/11

02/23/11
Maryland Marriage Bill Wins More Senate Support | 02/23/11

02/23/11
Civil Rights Leader Julian Bond Pens Pro-Marriage Editorial | 02/23/11

02/18/11
Alaska Board of Regents Adopts Gay Inclusive Non-Discrimination Policy | 02/18/11

Today the University of Alaska Board of Regents voted 8-2 to include sexual orientation in the University’s non-disc

02/18/11
New Hampshire Lawmakers Hear Testimony on Efforts to Repeal Marriage Equality Law | 02/18/11

02/18/11
Maryland Senate Expected to Vote for Marriage Next Week | 02/18/11

02/17/11
Mass. Gov. Signs Historic Exec. Order Protecting Transgender State Employees | 02/17/11

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LGBT community flourishes in Lynn, MA
01/17/13

Though it has long been seen as a mecca for gays and lesbians north of Boston, in recent years Lynn has seen a wave of new residents who seem determined to bring an even further sense of tolerance while helping to be part of the downtown’s renaissance.

Christine Quinn Endorsed by New York State Gay Group
01/17/13

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, who aspires to be New York City's first openly gay and first female mayor, will pick up on Thursday the endorsement of the Empire State Pride Agenda, New York's statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender advocacy group.

Irondale, AL man says he was attacked for being gay
01/17/13

Right now, the hate crimes on the books in Alabama only cover race, religion, and disabilities. Sexual orientation and gender identity aren't a part of the hate crime laws.

Mass. groups to hold transgender awareness day
01/17/13

Transgender groups will host a community action day at the State House to push for public accommodation protections for transgender youth, adults and family.

Brooklyn Man Says Cops Beat Him in His Home While Hurling Gay Slurs
01/17/13

A Brooklyn man has filed papers to sue the city over an alleged hate crime committed by the NYPD. The Daily News reports that on Sunday night around 2:50 a.m., two officers came to Jabbar Campbell's Crown Heights apartment following a noise complaint.

Law unclear on judges’ obligation to officiate at gay couples' weddings
01/17/13

Washington’s amended marriage law exempts pastors, rabbis, Imams and other clergy from having to perform same-sex weddings if they aren’t so moved. But for judges, justices and some court commissioners, who are also authorized to marry people in this state, the law is much less clear.

4 years later, divorce-seeking gay Dallas couple J.B. and H.B. remain in ‘limbo
01/17/13

If justice delayed is justice denied, one could argue that the gay Dallas couple known as “J.B.” and “H.B.” have already effectively lost their case.

Representatives From Ohio Private Club Accused Of Discrimination Against Trans Woman Enter No Contest Plea
01/16/13

A plea was entered on Tuesday in the city’s first-ever gender-identity discrimination case.

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