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Boy Scouts Greater New York Council, US Secretary of Education support gay youth in #BoyScouts; push for full inclusion
Friday, May 24, 2013
6:26pm

Today, the Boy Scouts of America's Greater New York Councils and US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan released statements supporting the move to allow gay youth to participate in the Boy Scouts and continue onward for full inclusion of gay parents and leaders.

11/02/10
Today's Oprah Winfrey Show Features Ricky Martin and Chicago GLAAD Constituent | 11/02/10

11/01/10
9th Circuit Extends Stay on DADT Repeal | 11/01/10

In a split decision, issued today, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

10/30/10
GLAAD Features Stories of Spirit Day Participants -- Part 2 | 10/30/10

10/30/10
GLAAD Features Stories of Spirit Day Participants -- Part 1 | 10/30/10

10/29/10
UPDATE: Texas' KETK & KTBB Both Apologize for Airing Anti-Gay Segment | 10/29/10

10/29/10
Transphobia: There's NOT an App For That | 10/29/10

10/29/10
White House Continues to Address Bullying | 10/29/10

10/29/10
UPDATE: KETK Set to Publicly Take Responsibility for Anti-Gay Segment Between 11:00 & 12:00 CST | 10/29/10

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Jon Stewart: Boy Scouts and Chick-Fil-A are "Holdouts" Against Equality
07/24/12

Last night, Jon Stewart dedicated an entire segment of The Daily Show to two groups who have been attacking the LGBT

Massachusetts AG Martha Coakley Asks SCOTUS To Uphold DOMA Overturn
07/24/12

Via press release:
The AG’s Office has filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in response to a defense request for review of the First Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) as unconstitutional.

US Adds Another $150 Million to Global AIDS Fight, Aims Some at High-Risk Groups Hit By Stigma
07/24/12

The U.S. is adding an extra $150 million to the global AIDS fight, taking a first step toward reaching some stigmatized populations.

Yoga Instructor Hospitalized After Gay Couple Attacked
07/24/12

A hate crime investigation is under way in D.C. after a gay couple’s night out ended in a brutal beating.

Michael Hall Jr. has a broken jaw and a fractured cheekbone following the attack Sunday morning.

Marriage Ban In Indiana Could Keep Job Candidates Away
07/24/12

Terre Haute business owner Mike Tingley has some pretty strong opinions about legislative efforts in Indiana toward

Lesbian Couple Fights to Change Adoption Laws So Their Kids Have Same Rights As Other Children
07/24/12

Imagine not being allowed to adopt a child you had raised since birth. That is what some same-sex partners are facing. Michigan is among a handful of states that still offers no legal protections for gays and lesbians – and that can have major consequences for their children.

Opening his D.C. church to all, including HIV-positive people
07/24/12

Paper fans fluttered and tambourines jingled during the opening hymns of Inner Light Ministries’ Sunday service.

Mass. House Candidate Could Be First Openly Gay Republican In Congress
07/24/12

Richard Tisei could become the first openly gay Republican to serve in Congress, but he’s more interested in framing

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