A man who sued over the right to marry his partner said Tuesday that he is running as a Democrat in 2018 in a bid that would make him the first openly gay state senator in Texas if elected. Mark Phariss, a lawyer from the Dallas suburb of Plano, said he is encouraged by recent high-profile Democratic…
Same-sex wedding cakes are turning out to be a divisive political symbol in the U.S., but at one bakery north of the border, it’s a much different story. Chris Farias and Jared Lenover of Ontario, Canada, wanted to get a head start on their forthcoming wedding by “making a statement.” Read the full article HERE.
Ellen sat down with Nathan Mathis, whose gay daughter took her life. Nathan protested against Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore the night before he lost the senate election, and denounced the politician’s stance against homosexuality. What the video HERE.
A gay Indian prince is opening an LGBT centre on the grounds of his family palace, despite his family’s disapproval. The centre, which will be named Hanumanteshwar 1927, will be based on the grounds of Prince Manvendra’s palace in the Indian state of Gujarat. Read the full article HERE.
The Orlando City Council on Monday voted unanimously on a change in design for the already-planned labyrinth-style walking path in Colonialtown Square Park, which will honor the victims of the Pulse massacre. The now-iconic “Orlando United” heart logo will now serve as the center of the memorial maze… Read the full article HERE.
A new report provides evidence that suggests same-sex relationships can be happier than straight relationships. The Australian study shows same-sex couples have relationships just as healthy, if not healthier, relationships than their straight counterparts. Professor Janeen Baxter and Dr Francisco Perales co-authored the study together. Read the full article HERE.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee has died. The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBTQ civil rights organization, released the following statement: “We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee,” said HRC president Chad Griffin.“Mayor Lee was a tireless advocate for LGBTQ… Read the full article HERE.
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