Steven Kirkland, who is an openly district court gay judge, announced he will run for state Supreme Court. “GREAT NEWS! I will be candidate for Justice, Place 2 of the Texas Supreme Court,” he announced on his website… READ MORE HERE #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender https://www.dallasvoice.com/gay-houston-judge-announces-run-for-texas-supreme-court-10244297.html
A pink-shirted Rep. John Lewis was celebrated with a hero’s welcome. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed held court from atop a towering float. Two Democratic candidates for governor paraded down Peachtree, as did just about every contender for Atlanta office.
When I was in high school, my civics teacher complained that homosexuals “stole” the word gay. I have no idea why he was talking about that, but he’s not alone. To listen to some straight people, it’s like they think that all the gays got together one day and voted on a word to replace “homosexual.” #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender READ MORE ABOUT THIS STORY HERE: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2017/10/gay-come-mean-homosexual/
In honor of LGBTQ History Month, HRC is releasing a series of blog posts that pay homage to the diversity and breadth of our community. Today, we are recognizing our international partners and fellow LGBTQ advocates from across the world. Their strength and courage to fight for LGBTQ rights, sometimes risking their lives to do so, is a solemn reminder of how dangerous the road to equality can be.
The law known as House Bill 1523 provides government employees and others the opportunity to back out of performing services they say conflict with their religious beliefs. The services include licenses, accommodations and other services related to same-sex marriage.
Longtime activist and winner of the 2017 Lambda Literary Award for his memoir, “When We Rise: My Life in the Movement,” Cleve Jones reflects on 1970’s San Francisco and working with Harvey Milk. And regarding the future of LGBTQ advocacy, he has a few suggestions.
The anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church clan plans to picket the funeral of a lesbian soldier killed on Oct. 1 in Afghanistan. The funeral of Sgt. Donna Johnson, 29, of Raeford, N.C., takes place on Saturday.
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