Ruling’s foes begin marriage fight
The losing parties in Thursday’s historic state high court decision step up efforts to ensure wedding bells never again ring for gay couples in California.
Mass. LGBTs welcome the news from California
A plaintiff in 2003’s landmark Massachusetts ruling advises California gays to “make sure you’re visible” to help build on their new right.
Calif. justices rule for gay marriage
The California Supreme Court overturns a ban on same-sex marriage; Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who twice vetoed equality, says he’ll stand by the 4-3 decision and won’t support a November ballot measure that could overturn the ruling.
Illinois’ first out legislator dies
Larry McKeon, a Democrat from Chicago’s north side, spoke of being gay and HIV-positive throughout his five terms in the state House; he was 63.
Maryland adopts anti-bullying law
Gov. Martin O’Malley signs a bill that makes Maryland one of the few U.S. states to protect LGBT students from bullying in schools.
HRC rates hospitals for equality
Just over half of 88 hospitals get top marks under a rating system by the Human Rights Campaign and the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association.
Artist Robert Rauschenberg dies
“My feet are too ugly to wear those golden slippers,” said the Pop Art pioneer who famously swapped ideas and more with fellow icon Jasper Johns.
Lesbian settles with eatery that snubbed her
The Caliente Cab Company, while denying it chased Khadijah Farmer out of a women’s john, will pay her $35,000 and add gender-identity protections.
Whose are the gay-friendliest brands?
Bravo, Apple Computer and Levi’s win top marks in a survey of LGBT consumers, while Wal-Mart, Dunkin Donuts and ExxonMobil bring up the rear.
GLAAD names Advocate best magazine
Newsweek, Us Weekly, Entertainment Weekly and CosmoGIRL! were all up for the award, until now reserved for non-LGBT media; Levi’s gay TV ad is also honored.
