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Sweeping LGBT Civil Rights Bill To Hit Congress Thursday, But It Isn’t Going Anywhere

John Wright July 21, 2015 Leave a Comment

LGBT rights bill

Democrats in Congress plan to introduce a sweeping measure this week that would extend civil rights protections to LGBT Americans. The Equality Act … [Read more...] about Sweeping LGBT Civil Rights Bill To Hit Congress Thursday, But It Isn’t Going Anywhere

Topics: Uncategorized More Posts About: congress, David Cicilline, discrimination, Jeff Merkley, LGBT Rights

Indiana-Style Bill Promoting Anti-Gay Discrimination Gains Steam In Congress

John Wright July 20, 2015 Leave a Comment

Last month, we told you about the so-called First Amendment Defense Act, which is essentially a federal version of anti-LGBT license to … [Read more...] about Indiana-Style Bill Promoting Anti-Gay Discrimination Gains Steam In Congress

Topics: Actor, Republicans, Supreme Court, towleroad More Posts About: congress, discrimination, First Amendment Defense Act, gay marriage, gay rights, Mike Lee, Raul Labrador

Ted Cruz Continues His Temper Tantrum Over SCOTUS’ Gay Marriage Ruling

John Wright June 30, 2015

Ted Cruz

Sen. Ted Cruz's temper tantrum over the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in favor of same-sex marriage is showing no signs of letting up. Sunday, we … [Read more...] about Ted Cruz Continues His Temper Tantrum Over SCOTUS’ Gay Marriage Ruling

Topics: History, Supreme Court More Posts About: congress, gay marriage, gay rights, Republican Party, Ted Cruz, Texas, video

Ted Cruz Wants To Let County Clerks Opt Out of Issuing Marriage Licenses To Gay Couples

John Wright June 28, 2015

Ted Cruz

Sen. Ted Cruz says county clerks should "absolutely" be allowed to opt out of issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Cruz made the comments … [Read more...] about Ted Cruz Wants To Let County Clerks Opt Out of Issuing Marriage Licenses To Gay Couples

Topics: Society, Supreme Court More Posts About: 2016 Election, Austin, congress, Dallas, gay marriage, Republican Party, Ted Cruz, Texas, video

Gay People ‘Welcome’ But Cannot Discuss LGBT Rights During Pope Francis’ Visit to Philadelphia: VIDEO

Michael Fitzgerald June 26, 2015

Gay activists will be banned from addressing LGBT issues at a Catholic family congress during Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. later this year, reports … [Read more...] about Gay People ‘Welcome’ But Cannot Discuss LGBT Rights During Pope Francis’ Visit to Philadelphia: VIDEO

Topics: LGBT Rights, Religion, World More Posts About: Catholic, church, congress, philadelphia, Pope Francis, video, World Meeting of Families

Congressman Ted Poe Compares Gay Marriage To Polygamy, Group Marriage – VIDEO

John Wright June 23, 2015

Congressman Ted Poe (R-Texas), who represents Houston's Montrose gayborhood, compared same-sex marriage to polygamy and group marriage in a … [Read more...] about Congressman Ted Poe Compares Gay Marriage To Polygamy, Group Marriage – VIDEO

Topics: AIDS, Health, Supreme Court, towleroad More Posts About: congress, gay marriage, houston, Texas

GOP Congressmen Introduce Disgusting, Anti-Gay ‘First Amendment Defense Act’

John Wright June 21, 2015

Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Idaho), left, and Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) this week introduced the so-called "First Amendment Defense Act," which would give … [Read more...] about GOP Congressmen Introduce Disgusting, Anti-Gay ‘First Amendment Defense Act’

Topics: Actor, Politics, Society, towleroad More Posts About: 2016 Election, congress, discrimination, gay rights, Idaho, LGBT Rights, National Organization For Marriage, Republican Party, Utah


Sen. Elizabeth Warren Challenges FDA Gay Blood Ban: ‘Have the Courage to Set Policies Based on Science’

Jake Folsom January 2, 2015

Last week, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) again spoke out against the FDA's new blood donation policy —  accepting blood from gay men, but … [Read more...] about Sen. Elizabeth Warren Challenges FDA Gay Blood Ban: ‘Have the Courage to Set Policies Based on Science’

Topics: Uncategorized More Posts About: 80, abstinent, AIDS, blood, Blood Donation, congress, Democrat, discrimination, donation, elizabeth, Elizabeth Warren, Elizabeth Warren, FDA, Gay, HIV, letter, Massachusetts, Massachusetts, men, policy, risk, Senator, tweet, warren

MEXICO: 30,000 March Against Same-Sex Marriage In Coahuila – VIDEO

Michael Fitzgerald September 30, 2014

Around 30,000 people have taken part in a protest against the legalization of same-sex marriage in Coahuila state, Mexico Around 30,000 people have … [Read more...] about MEXICO: 30,000 March Against Same-Sex Marriage In Coahuila – VIDEO

Topics: Film/TV/Stream, News, Religion More Posts About: Casa de Rescate, Casa de Rescate "Cristo Vive", Christian, Coahuila, Coahuila state, congress, Cristo Vive, evangelical, gay marriage, Gay Marriage Quotes, march, mexico, Mexico City, News, News Clips, protest, same-sex marriage, Texas, Texas, video, YouTube, YouTube

Minnesota’s First Openly Transgender Candidate Paula Overby Releases Campaign Video – WATCH

Michael Fitzgerald September 29, 2014

Paula Overby, who is believed to be the first openly transgendered person to run for congress from Minnesota, has released a Western-themed campaign … [Read more...] about Minnesota’s First Openly Transgender Candidate Paula Overby Releases Campaign Video – WATCH

Topics: Film/TV/Stream, Politics More Posts About: Bill Maher, Bill Maher, candidate, congress, first transgender candidate, Human Rights Campaign, Human Rights Campaign, Minnesota, Minnesota, Paula Overby, Republican Party, Republican Party, Texas, Texas, Transgender, video, YouTube, YouTube

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