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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.

Kalamazoo City Commission Opposes Bill that Could Void Non-Discrimination Ordinances
12/20/11

The Kalamazoo City Commission on Monday unanimously passed a resolution to oppose House Bill 5039, which would make it illegal for local governments to protect LGBT people from discrimination and could void non-discrimination ordinances in several cities across Michigan, including Kalamazoo.

McInerney Sentenced to 21 Years in Lawrence King Trial
12/20/11

On Monday, Brandon McInerney was sentenced to 21 years in prison for the 2008 death of LGBT teen Lawrence King.

Sentencing in Lawrence King Trial Expected Today
12/19/11

Brandon McInerney is scheduled to be sentenced on Monday for the 2008 death of LGBT teen Lawrence King. McInerney pleaded guilty to second-degree murder last month.

U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez Signs Onto Respect for Marriage Act
12/19/11

Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), who voted in favor of the so-called "Defense of Marriage Act" in 1996, wrote an opinion piece for the New Jersey Star-Ledger and advocated for a repeal of the discriminatory law.

Senate Hopeful Elizabeth Warren Calls For Full LGBT Equality
12/16/11

U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren on Thursday posted a blog on Blue Mass Group and called for the repeal of the so-called "Defense of Marriage Act" as well as the passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.

Mich. Mom Sues Over Son's Suspension
12/16/11

The Thomas More Law Center filed the suit Wednesday on behalf of Sandra Glowacki, a Michigan mother who claims her s

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Calls for Abolition of Death Penalty for LGBT People
12/16/11

The U.N.’s top human rights official urged countries Thursday to abolish legal discrimination against gays, includin

MSNBC's Chris Matthews Interviews Soldier Booed at Republican Debate
12/15/11

Chris Matthews on Wednesday interviewed openly gay Army Captain Steven Hill, the soldier whose question about the re

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