Gay marriage no, divorce yes
(Binghamton, New York) Gays and lesbians may not be able to get married in New York – but they can get divorced.
In what is believed to be the first ruling on the issue of gay divorce in the state, a judge in Binghamton, New York has granted a divorce to …
Vt Gov flooded with mail over gay marriage veto threat
(Montpelier, Vermont) Some called him a homophobe. Some accused him of spreading hatred. Some thanked him, or applauded him for showing “backbone” in the face of pressure from gay rights advocates.
In the first two days after he pledged to veto a same-sex marriage bill, Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas’ mailbag and …
Report: Widespread LGBT harassment throughout Europe
(Brussels) Lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transsexuals face widespread harassment, bullying and discrimination across Europe, according to an EU report released Tuesday.
That harassment and discrimination occurs “in all areas of social life,” from schools to the workplace to health care centers, the report by the EU’s Fundamental Rights Agency said.
Agency Director …
Financial Guru Suze Orman Gives Advice for You
CNBC’s financial guru Suze Orman speaks out about coming out, and shares finanacial information
Moscow gays step up battle with authorities
(Moscow) The ongoing battle between gay pride organizers and the city of Moscow is about to engulf Europe, with pride events set to coincide with the Eurovision Song Contest which is being hosted by the city.
“Moscow Pride will take place on May 16th, the day of the Eurovision song contest …
West Virginia rejects anti-gay amendment
(Charleston, West Virginia) A bid to advance an amendment to West Virginia’s constitution to ban same-sex marriage has failed.
Republicans and social conservatives had pushed the amendment, but it languished in a House committee.
Monday, Republican delegates attempted to drive the bill directly to the floor for a vote. The bid failed …
Zurich elects lesbian mayor
(Zurich, Switzerland) Switzerland has elected its first openly gay mayor. Corine Mauch, a longtime political activist and environmentalist, scored a massive victory in voting on Sunday to become mayor of Zurich, Switzerland’s second largest city.
Mauch was elected to city council only last month and was considered by many to be …
Vt. gays focus on house
(Montpelier, Vermont) LGBT civil rights groups in Vermont are mounting a massive campaign to secure a veto-proof House vote on gay marriage.
The House is expected to vote later this week on a marriage equality bill. The measure passed the Senate last week with a massive 26-4 vote. It is expected …
Gay foes pledge to resurrect adoption ban
(Frankfort, Kentucky) Kentucky lawmakers have ended their session without bringing to a vote a bill that would banunmarried couples from adopting or fostering children, but supporters of the measure say they will reintroduce it in the next session.
Sen. Gary Tapp (R) said he will not let the issue rest, declaring …
Gates: No rush to end DADT
(Washington) Don’t expect any change soon to the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy about gays in the military.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates says both he and President Barack Obama have “a lot on our plates right now.” As Gates puts it, “let’s push that one down the road a little bit.”
The …
