GAYS AND LESBIANS
THE NEW FORTY I can hear the bells...
I am gratified this morning to be greeted with the news that Minnesota's House passed a marriage equality bill. Now the only thing between marriage equality is the Minnesota Senate and the Governor wh...
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Bachmann clinic presses gay activist who recorded videos for $150 fee 
The gay activist who filmed undercover videos inside Marcus Bachmann's counseling clinic says he'll go to court if needed to fight a $150 fee he faces for canceled therapy sessions.
By Associated Press , November 17, 2011
Florida same-sex couple's 11-11-11 contest-winning Manhatten wedding no win back home
Today — 11-11-11 — Sheila Barnett and Melissa Patrick will walk down an aisle and stand in front of a giant, crescent-shaped window at the Crowne Plaza in Manhattan, look each other in the eyes and say, "I do." It just won't be recognized legally when they return home.
By Tamara Lush , November 11, 2011
Few colleges ready to ask applicants about sexual orientation
Advocates for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students lauded Elmhurst College in Illinois as the first in the nation to ask applicants about sexual orientation — an idea that has gotten little traction elsewhere. Now the question is, will other colleges follow suit?
By Tammy Webber , October 13, 2011
High court won't hear gay dads' birth certificate case
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a gay couple who want both of their names to appear on the Louisiana birth certificate of the child they adopted.
By Associated Press , October 11, 2011
Fed appeals court tosses out gays-in-military lawsuit
A federal appeals court refused today to decide the constitutionality of the military's now-repealed "don't ask, don't tell" policy banning openly gay troops, saying the issue has been resolved since Americans can enlist and serve in the armed forces without regard to sexual orientation.
By Lisa Leff , September 29, 2011
Number of gay couples likely overestimated in 2010 census
The U.S. Census on Tuesday said its 2010 survey likely overestimated the number of same-sex partners in the country because of errors as people filled out forms.
By Maja Beckstrom , September 28, 2011
Navy officer, partner wed in Vermont just as military's 'don't ask, don't tell' policy ends
Just as the formal repeal of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy took effect, Navy Lt. Gary Ross and his partner were married before a small group of family and friends.
By Wilson Ring , September 20, 2011
Gay ordination opposed by new Presbyterian group
A gathering of Presbyterians opposed to the ordination of sexually active gay and lesbian clergy drew nearly 2,000 people from around the country this week after the denomination overturned restrictions against gay ordination.
By Associated Press , August 26, 2011
Talks 'productive' in suit over Anoka-Hennepin school gay policy
The plaintiffs say the policy prevents the Anoka-Hennepin School District from protecting kids perceived as gay from bullying and harassment.
By Associated Press , August 24, 2011
Minnesota Independence Party opposes 2012 gay marriage ban measure
IP Chairman Mark Jenkins says the party will join a coalition working to defeat the constitutional amendment on same-sex marriage because its platform opposes government-imposed values or morality.
By Associated Press , August 23, 2011
Pacific Northwest tribe's new law recognizes gay marriage
On Monday, the Suquamish Tribal Council ratified the people's wishes and recognized gay marriage, making it only the second tribe in the country known to do so.
By Manuel Valdes , August 03, 2011
Obama, Panetta, Mullen to meet on gays in military
President Barack Obama and Pentagon leaders are poised to end the ban on gays serving openly in the military.
By Erica Werner and Lolita C. Baldor , July 22, 2011
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