Socio-Cultural and Gender Rights

NEWS.com.au: DeGeneres, de Rossi to marry 2008-05-16

Plaintiffs and gay rights activists erupted with joy after the victory. "It's the best day of my life, quite honestly I'm thrilled for all of us," Diane ...

NEWS.com.au: Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi to marry 2008-05-16

Plaintiffs and gay rights activists erupted with joy after the victory. "It's the best day of my life, quite honestly I'm thrilled for all of us," Diane ...

KITV.com: Controversial Church Plans Hawaii Protests 2008-05-16

"This family and this church is totally un-American and are vicious to people who are American citizens," gay rights advocate Bill Woods said.

Boston Herald: Mass. pioneers hail West Coast victory 2008-05-16

Now, the powerfully written decision by the highest court of the nation"s largest state changes the landscape for the gay rights movement, said Executive ...

Houstonvoice.com: DC must now deal with marriage 2008-05-16

The actual lead paragraph from AP: "In a monumental victory for the gay rights movement, the California Supreme Court overturned a voter-approved ban on gay ...

African Path: Bloggers Nigerians unite for human rights 2008-05-15

How about we have a campaign against the homophobia of the Nigerian Anglican church and the right of LGBT Christians to be recognized and able to practice ...

New England Blade: Being Both Queer and Muslim Proves Fodder for Discussion 2008-05-15

Dr. Rakshanda Saleem, a local activist involved in a range of social justice issues including LGBT rights and those focused on South Asia and the Middle ...

AfterElton.com: 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in San Francisco 2008-05-15

... directors, editors, musicians, and political figures for their contributions to positive portrayals of the LGBT community in media.

Virtue Online: TOLEDO, OH: Black University Employee Fired for Stating ... 2008-05-15

Dixon was responding to an article by Toledo Free Press Editor Michael Miller, who had compared gay rights to the African-American civil rights movement.

Human Rights Watch: Netherlands: Discrimination in the Name of Integration 2008-05-15

Overseas Integration Test Infringes on Rights of Migrants | The Netherlands should abolish the overseas integration test that discriminatorily targets only migrants of certain nationalities trying to join their families, while citizens from other, western countries are exempt, Human Rights Watch said in a briefing paper released today. People of Moroccan and Turkish origin two of the three largest non-western migrant communities in the Netherlands have been especially affected.

UK Gay News (press release): Hijacking of UN Human Rights Body by Islamic Bloc Threaten ... 2008-05-15

íWe urge the UK Government to stand up for the human rights of all people, including LGBT people and especially those condemned by an accident of birth ...

PinkNews.co.uk: Islamic influence on UN Human Rights Council worries humanists 2008-05-15

"We urge the UK Government to stand up for the human rights of all people, including LGBT people and especially those condemned by an accident of birth ...

Bay Windows: Vermont author writes teen novel of first love 2008-05-15

McMahon"s book is a welcome addition to the growing genre of novels about LGBT teens, but should also appeal to anyone who has ever dealt with lo ...

PinkNews.co.uk: Britain's out MEP to march in Turkey for gay rights 2008-05-15

Gay groups in Turkey have faced court action in recent years as the country, which is a candidate for European Union membership, grapples with LGBT rights.

Kent Online: Bishop denies gay prejudice claims - but protest is planned 2008-05-15

One of the county's cathedrals will be the stage for a gay rights group's demonstration this weekend. International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) is angry ...

Digital Spy: Jodie Foster splits from girlfriend? 2008-05-15

She had previously resisted pressure from gay rights groups to talk about the relationship. A source told the National Enquirer: "Jodie breaking up ...

Sovo.com: Baldwin challenges Rice over State Dept. policies 2008-05-15

íI"ve long been interested in the fight for equality not just for LGBT individuals but also for LGBT families,ì Baldwin said.

WTOL: Former UT administrator vows to fight for her job 2008-05-15

Equality Toledo, a gay rights organization, supports the university's actions against Dixon. Michelle Stecker called Dixon's column "a direct attack ...

Allston-Brighton TAB: BC rape suspect walks; case continued for two years 2008-05-15

By Jessica M. Smith, Staff Writer The rape case against a Boston College football player was continued for two years without finding Wednesday because ...

Bay Windows: Senate budget cautious on LGBT, AIDS funding 2008-05-15

Two weeks ago the full House voted for a series of modest increases for all of the state"s LGBT programs, including LGBT youth programs, LGBT domestic ...

Canada NewsWire (press release): Adoption and Fostering of Children Residing in Quebec 2008-05-15

During its ten years of existence, the LMA has greatly contributed to the recognition of LGBT families in Quebec. The Papa-Daddy Group was launched in 2005.

Bay Windows: A diversity of opinion 2008-05-15

To escape this rhetoric El-Khatib found refuge in a place that might seem counterintuitive to many LGBT people: the local mosque. El-Khatib said that ...

Bay Windows: Meet Suffolk DA"s LGBT liaison 2008-05-15

As Conley"s newly appointed liaison to the LGBT community, Stott now aims to make life a little less painful for LGBT crime victims and witnesses.

The Ledger: Brandon Congregation Mourns Pastor and Son 2008-05-15

When gay rights activists came to picket the summit, Pollock met them on the church lawn. "Judge not lest ye be judged," he told them.

Bay Area Reporter: Political Notebook: Gay black political group forms 2008-05-15

It is the outgrowth of a March 2007 retreat for people within the Bay Area's black LGBT community organized by Zwazzi Sowo, who was given a fellowship ...

Bay Area Reporter: Small biz celebrated 2008-05-15

In recognition of Small Business Week, the Golden Gate Business Association joined with the US Small Business Administration, the LGBT Community Center ...

Bay Area Reporter: Pagan fest inspires change 2008-05-15

Patricia Kevena Fili hangs a message of change at the seventh annual Pagan Festival that took place in Berkeley May 10. People were asked to write about ...

Bay Area Reporter: Stockholm set to be 'gay capital' during Europride 2008-05-15

A single room at the Hostel Bed and Breakfast, just around the corner from the RFSL center, Stockholm's LGBT center, is around $83, including breakfast.

Medical News Today (press release): MGH Participates In First-Of-Its-Kind Healthcare Equality Index 2008-05-15

Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, from the Department of Anesthesia and co-coordinator of MGH's LGBT , Friends and Allies, says, "As a physician who takes care of LGBT ...

China Daily: Shanghai holds charity events for the earthquake 2008-05-15

The LGBT with the Shanghai Studio is also throwing a fund raiser party this Saturday to raise money for victimes of the earthquake, with Gwen from Tempe ...

PR Web (press release): Why Target The Gay Marketing Pink Pound? 81 Billion Good Reasons 2008-05-15

When asked where they were intending to visit in the next two years, the top gay travel destination for LGBT community was the UK -- a majority 58% of ...

Baltimore Sun: UMBC community offers views on ROTC proposal 2008-05-15

Yesterday, a parade of UMBC community members - including self-described "draft dodgers" of the Vietnam era, gay rights activists, and current and former ...

Bay Area Reporter: Foundation report examines LGBT giving 2008-05-15

by Seth Hemmelgarn The latest sections in a multi-part report from the Horizons Foundation include findings that LGBT donors have a sense of importance ...

Bay Area Reporter: Lauper to lead Pride 2008-05-15

by Cynthia Laird Singer Cyndi Lauper has confirmed as a celebrity grand marshal for the San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade. Lindsey Jones, executive direct ...

Bay Area Reporter: LGBT aid group gets help to Burma 2008-05-15

RWF works with the LGBT community and allies to provide humanitarian aid where it's needed. It was named the organization grand marshal in last year's ...

AfterElton.com: Interviews and Pics from the 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in ... 2008-05-15

... a Special Recognition Award for the group's 30-year commitment to grassroots LGBT theater, told me to refer to myself not as "old" but "long-running").

Metro Weekly: Chatty Cathy 2008-05-15

The reality is that DC is an epicenter -- if not the epicenter -- of LGBT activism.'' And that's the heart of soul of Renna Communications.

North by Northwestern: Rent actor Anthony Rapp to speak on campus 2008-05-15

íWe thought he was a good role model for LGBT and allied people because he shows you can live openly and be true to yourself as a LGBT per ...

The Post Online: Republican author and radio personality to speak 2008-05-15

íWe just thought it would be really relevant on this campus because the LGBT group is very vocal,ì said Tiffany Hoke, a member of College Republicans.

New York Times: Loosen Your Borscht Belt and Raise Your Highbrows 2008-05-15

On June 17 and 18 is the Faigele Film Festival, aka the New York Jewish LGBTQ Festival, presented by the center and New Fest just after its New York LGBT ...

Southeast Texas Record: Legally Speaking: And the envelope, please â 2008-05-15

The "This Still Won't Get You on the Howard Stern Show" award goes to the three citizens of the Greek island of Lesbos who have sued a gay rights group ...

Houstonvoice.com: ACLU launches 'Get Busy, Get Equal' 2008-05-14

The American Civil Liberties Union recently launched a gay rights resource website called "Get Busy, Get Equal." The site gives the community the tool ...

Sovo.com: New Tina Turner tour inspires conflicted feelings 2008-05-14

The American Civil Liberties Union recently launched a gay rights resource website called "Get Busy, Get Equal." The site gives the community the tool ...

Charleston Post Courier: 2 more firefighter families file suits 2008-05-14

By Ron Menchaca (Contact) Two more families of firefighters killed in the Sofa Super Store blaze have filed lawsuits against the store's owner ...

San Francisco Bay Guardian: JROTC must go now 2008-05-14

Within a week, the Tenants Union, the Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club, and the San Francisco Bay View newspaper signed the statement.

Charleston City Paper: Sofa Store Report, LGBT at the DNC, John McCain 2008-05-14

The state party had made it a goal to send LGBT delegates to the convention, leading gay rights advocates to organize and encourage their ranks to compete ...

Charleston City Paper: Green challenges Ford on priorities, results 2008-05-14

One issue where Ford has been a pioneer in the legislature has been gay rights . He's introduced a bill that would create a statewide hate crime law th ...

Tampa Tribune: CONGREGATION WEEPS FOR PASTOR, HIS SON 2008-05-14

In 2007, the church hosted the Family Impact Summit, a conference that drew national leaders of the religious right to discuss gay rights , Islam ...

Gay NZ: Chch Pride Week: Camp as Quiz tonight 2008-05-14

... will host a quiz night featuring lots of interesting prizes tonight, as Christchurch's annual Pride Week celebration of its LGBT community continues.

Playbill.com: GayFest NYC, Featuring Dykstra, Gerson, Hayes, Hopes and O'Leary ... 2008-05-14

By Adam Hetrick GayFest NYC ê the second annual festival devoted to new voices from the LGBT community ê begins May 14 with Edward the King.

AfterEllen.com: Celebrating 17 Seasons "In the Life" 2008-05-14

Now in its 16th season, this LGBT newsmagazine à la Frontline and 60 Minutes has brought the faces and stories of LGBT people to households all over ...

CBS 4: Teen wins case over school district 2008-05-14

(AP) A judge has ruled that a north Florida teen should have been allowed to wear tee shirts to school that expressed support for gay rights .

SX: Still a champion 2008-05-14

While gay rights groups, and the more enlightened among the AFL, have applauded Burke, some quarters haven"t taken too kindly to his proposal.

Gay.com: Whose are the gay-friendliest brands 2008-05-14

Wal-Mart, Dunkin Donuts, and ExxonMobil earned the lowest marks in a survey among LGBT adults distinguishing companies that are gay-friendly and those th ...

AfterEllen.com: Celebrating 17 Seasons "In the Life" 2008-05-14

Now in its 16th season, this LGBT newsmagazine à la Frontline and 60 Minutes has brought the faces and stories of LGBT people to households all over ...

San Francisco Bay Guardian: State Senate update: The newspaper endorsements 2008-05-13

A sitting incumbent who has a solid record of accomplishment ê both for the LGBT community and residents as a whole ê should not be driven from office ...

The Post Online: Your Turn: Prejudiced peers leave gay undergrad without home next year 2008-05-13

Perhaps they"ve never been exposed to reality, where the LGBT community find most people accepting, logical, thoughtful allies. Probably.

The Moderate Voice: Gay psychiatrist explains canceled APA panel 2008-05-13

He posts on his blog with pride this account of young straight evangelicals who took part in last month"s LGBT íDay of Silenceì (1) The Moderate Voice' ...

Elites TV: Whose Voice Does American's Major Media Really Represent? 2008-05-13

His first book, Gay Power: An American Revolution, (2006) explains how the gay rights movement used the media to transform the nation"s political and social ...

Tiraspol Times & Weekly Review: Moldova police helping gay bashers attack minorities 2008-05-13

Boico and Filat also held a news conference urging authorities to forbid the activities of a group fighting for gay rights , the Coalition Against ...

WJHG-TV: Gillman vs. Holmes County Schools 2008-05-13

Ponce de Leon High School Student Heather Gillman is suing the Holmes County School Board for not letting her wear pro- gay rights clothing.

Gay.com UK: Gay.com > Travel > Your gay agenda: June and July events 2008-05-12

... England; cruise the Northeast from New York to Nova Scotia; show your pride in Anchorage, Alaska; and look for the best in LGBT cinema in Philadelphi ...

OregonLive.com: For the animals, not the humans - The Oregonian 2008-05-11

In about 1970 he came out of the closet and became active in gay rights . By 1979, though, his focus had shifted, and he was rescuing animals.

Oakland Tribune: Too solemn for her generation? 2008-05-11

... video clips of her speaking idealistically about her mom's plans to promote gay rights , fix the student-loan industry or provide universal health care.

Boston Globe: Last of the moderate Republicans? 2008-05-11

The right disapproved of her positions on abortion, gay rights , and other issues. In 1995, midway through Morella"s 16 years in Congress, Gingrich became ...

Deseret News: Actress to keynote rights fundraiser 2008-05-11

serves as a fundraiser for the national gay-rights advocacy group. It will also honor Jane Marquardt and Gastronomy Inc. with Equality Awards.

Human Rights Watch: Burma: China Should Push to Get Aid in 2008-05-10

India, ASEAN Also Need to Push Generals to Accept International Help | China, India, Thailand and other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should work to convince Burmas government to lift restrictions on international assistance so aid can reach survivors of Cyclone Nargis, Human Rights Watch said today.

Gay City News: Controversial Therapy Panel Nixed 2008-05-10

Drescher also detailed APA's longstanding commitment to gay rights and pointed to a number of other panels during the convention that he said better ...