UN allows gay, lesbian group to join debates

(Geneva) The United Nations granted official status to a gay and lesbian organization from Brazil on Monday, allowing it to participate in U.N. meetings ranging from health to human rights.

The victory for the Brazilian Association of Gays, Lesbians and Transsexuals marks the third consecutive year the U.N. Economic and Social …

Identities of gay city employees to remain private for now

SEATTLE – Should the names of members of a city gay and lesbian group be released to the public?

A King County Judge has blocked the release of names of Seattle City Gay and Lesbian employees for at least a week.

Judge John Erlick continued a Temporary Restraining Order to block the names from release, until further hearings are held on a Public Disclosure request for the information.

Longtime City Light employee Philip Irvin, a self-described Christian and activist, has requested the list of names.

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