Category Archives: LGBTQI Rights

A “Thoughtful, Good-Faith Effort”?? OK to be a Gay Scout but not OK as a Gay leader??

by David on April 26, 2013

Another #LDSfail. #ShameOnLDS SALT LAKE CITY — The Mormon church has given its blessing to the Boy Scouts of America on its latest proposal to lift the gay ban for youth members but continue to exclude gays as adult leaders. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints posted a statement on its website Thursday [...]

An Anti-Gay Scoutmaster Gets A Tough Life Lesson From A Straight Eagle Scout And A Gay News Anchor

by David on April 25, 2013

I found this on Upworthy.com. Watch Eagle Scout Zach Wahls and reporter Don Lemon go ahead and shut down every awful idea this scoutmaster/personal injury lawyer attempts to throw at them.

Jennifer Lopez’s Lesbian Aunt: Star Says ‘The Fosters’ TV Show Inspired By Late Relative

by David on April 25, 2013

Lopez attempted to hold back tears when she began speaking about her aunt who recently passed from cancer. The “If You Had My Love” singer said she thought of the plight her aunt faced while deciding to take on the executive producer role. “I had an aunt who was gay. I lived with her and [...]

David Ford steps down as church elder amid gay vote probe

by David on April 25, 2013

Justice Minister David Ford has stepped down as a Presbyterian elder while the church authorities investigate his support for gay marriage. The Alliance Party leader – who voiced his support of same-sex marriage eight months ago while the Presbyterian Church opposed the proposal – has stepped aside as an elder in the church where his [...]

Principal Mark Shue needs to step up and apologize.

by David on April 24, 2013

A transgender high school student from Pennsylvania who was denied a bid to become prom king is getting support from social media communities advocating for equal rights. Issak Wolfe is a senior at Red Lion Area Senior High School in York County, Pa. His transition experience at the rural high school was relatively positive up [...]

Cute blog. Guys with kids. Are you a dad?

by David on April 24, 2013

Cute blog. Guys with kids. Are you a dad? guyswithkids.com Why Guys With Kids? Becoming dads has had a profound impact on our lives. We have gone through adoption and surrogacy, so we know full well the hard work and challenges gay men face when starting a family. And with three toddlers, we know first-hand [...]

R.I. senate Republicans unanimously support marriage equality bill

by David on April 23, 2013

The Rhode Island Senate Republican Caucus on Tuesday announced their support for a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, becoming the first unanimous legislative caucus in the nation — of either party — to support marriage equality. “Our Senate Republican Caucus is deeply committed to the values of freedom, liberty and limited government. In accordance with those [...]

Delaware state House approves same-sex marriage bill

by David on April 23, 2013

Under the proposal, no new civil unions would be performed after July 1, and couples in civil unions could convert to marriages before July 2014 by applying for a marriage license. On July 1, 2014, all remaining civil unions not subject to dissolution, annulment or legal separation would automatically convert to marriages. Supporters of the [...]

French lawmakers approve same-sex marriage bill

by David on April 23, 2013

French lawmakers approve same-sex marriage bill cnn.com People celebrate at Paris City Hall on Tuesday, April 23, after the French National Assembly adopted a bill legalizing same-sex marriage and adoptions for gay couples. Demonstrations for and against the bill had taken place the week before the vote. After the lower house action, a group of [...]