LGBTQ Archive
The DOMA ruling handed down by the United States Supreme Court yesterday has generated much discussion over what it means and what the next steps will be. Early analysis has indicated that much of what was overturned yesterday deals specifically …
One of the smallest states made a big decision to uphold equal rights today. Delaware became the 11th state to legalize same-sex marriage by passing House Bill 75 in a 12 to 9 vote in the Senate, following last months 23-18 …
Bravery is one of many words that come to mind when describing Jason Collins, an NBA veteran and the first gay athlete to publicly “come out” while still playing in one of America’s four major sports ( Basketball, Football, Baseball and Hockey). …
It’s hard sometimes to believe that our words have meanings, especially in politics when so many decisions are made based on where the money rests. On Monday, one member of Nevada’s Senate proved just how important our words and lives …
France says “Oui” to legalize same-sex marriage which should become law this upcoming summer. The bill will not only legalize same-sex marriage, it will allow same-sex couples to adopt children, a practice that is still difficult at best for many. …
The Supreme Court will hear two days of arguments for support and opposition of proposition 8, California’s ban on same sex marriage, as well as the Defense of Marriage Act starting today. Also on trial is the separation between church and state, …
It is temping to view morality as some absolute fixed code, but it is important to understand that it stems from the beliefs and traditions of people as much as it shapes them. As a result, morality shifts with each generation. As such, law is mostly …
A recent case where a Colorado school banned a 1st grade transgender student from using the girl’s bathroom has brought to light the complications regarding transgender children and youth as they age in the standard school system. Particularly as it …
LGBTQ rights are coming to the forefront in other western nations besides America. The United Kingdom’s House of Commons has passed a Bill that supports same sex Marriage in England and Wales. The vote passed 400-175. Deputy Prime Minister and …
The Boy Scouts of America might reconsider their ban on Gay scouts after a huge backlash from anti-homosexual policies. Responses from the organizations belief to deny membership to openly gay members, and refusal to accept a gay Eagle Scout has …
