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Month: June 2018
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Some practical thoughts on gay marriage after Anthony Kennedy’s retirement.
Supreme Court observers are discussing which 5-4 decisions where Anthony Kennedywas in a liberal majority might be overturned after he is replaced on the court. Perhaps second-most mentioned after the Roe and Casey abortion cases are the key line of cases legalizing gay marriage…
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Meet the only openly gay player in all the major North American sports leagues.
Collin Martin, a soccer player for Minnesota United, announced on Twitter Friday that he is gay, becoming the only openly gay player in any of the major North American sports leagues. “Tonight my team, @MNUFC , is having their Pride night. It’s an important night for me…
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Why Judy Garland still captivates gay fans 49 years after her death.
A half-century after her death, Judy Garland is returning to the big screen. Well, sort of. In 2019, Renée Zellweger will depict Garland during her final days in the much-anticipated biopic “Judy.” In March, audiences got their first look at Zellweger as Garland when the first promotional photo from the film was released.
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How do children raised by gay and lesbian parents compare to those raised by straight couples?
Children raised by gay and lesbian parents develop as well psychologically as those brought up by heterosexual couples, a study suggests. Psychologists based in Italy said their findings add to growing scientific evidence that indicates having same-sex parents does not disadvantage a child as those who disagree with such family arrangements might assume.
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Australian police finally admit hate caused 27 gay deaths.
An investigation of past suspicious deaths in the LGBT community by Australian authorities has confirmed that dozens of killings were motivated by hate. After a three-year review of 88 murders, a task force from the New South Wales Police found that at least 27 men were slain by homophobic killers…
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