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Help GLAAD end the ban on gay leadership and troops in the Boy Scouts
GLAAD
9 mentions — 2 weeks ago
In just a few short weeks, 1400 members of the Boy Scouts' National Council will converge in Dallas to decide whether or not to end the Boy Scouts' ban on gay youth.Now, more than ever, your community needs to hear from you about why gay youth and parents ...
Boy Scouts of America votes to end century-old ban on gay scouts
Reuters
2 mentions — 7 hours ago
GRAPEVINE, Texas (Reuters) - The Boy Scouts of America voted on Thursday to lift a century-old ban on openly gay scouts in a major victory for gay rights activists, but the decision means a sea of change for an organization that depends heavily on faith-based groups.More than 60 ...
Op-ed: Boy Scouts Must Complete the Inclusion Process to Remain Relevant
Advocate.com
4 mentions — 9 hours ago
There is more work to do, say the leader of GLAAD and the lawyer who argued Boy Scouts of America vs. James Dale before the Supreme Court in 2000. Thirteen years ago, the United States Supreme Court answered one of two questions that had been brought before the ...
BREAKING: Boy Scouts to allow gay youth
GLAAD
4 mentions — 11 hours ago
The Boy Scouts of America made history today by approving a resolution that will allow gay youth to participate. The new membership standards, which state that 'no youth may be denied membership in the Boy Scouts of America on the basis of sexual orientation or preference alone,' will ...
Advocate ‘confident’ Boy Scouts will end ban on gay youth
gay news : Washington Blade – America's Leading...
3 mentions — 14 hours ago
The Boy Scouts to set to vote on a resolution today to end its ban on gay youth (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)An LGBT group working to end the gay ban for the Boy Scouts of America is striking an optimistic tone on the day leaders are ...
Gay Boy Scout Camp Counselor Fired on Camera After Coming Out: 'I Wish You Hadn't Done That' -VIDEO |News | Towleroad
Towleroad
4 mentions — 20 hours ago
Eric Jones, a 19-year-old prominent and committed member of the Boy Scouts of America was kicked out last July because he came out as gay to the director of the organization's annual Summer Camp in Missouri.Not only was he immediately removed from the camp because of their anti-gay ...
NV Assembly Approves Resolution to Open Door for Same-Sex Marriage
Human Rights Campaign
2 mentions — 11 hours ago
Just moments ago, the Nevada State Assembly approved SJR13, by a vote of 27 to 14 with Republican Assemblymember Michele Fiore joining the Democratic majority. SJR13 would begin the multi-year process of placing on the 2016 ballot a question to repeal Nevada's current ban on same-sex marriage and ...
Boy Scouts of America Statement
scouting.org
2 mentions — 11 hours ago
"For 103 years, the Boy Scouts of America has been a part of the fabric of this nation, with a focus on working together to deliver the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. "Based on growing input from within the Scouting family, the BSA leadership chose to conduct an additional review of the organization's long-standing membership policy and its impact on Scouting's mission. This review created an outpouring of feedback from the Scouting family and the American public, from both those who agree with the ...
BSA Takes Historic Step for Gay Scouts, Leaves Scout Leaders Behind
Human Rights Campaign
3 mentions — 11 hours ago
In a historic move, 1,400 leaders from the nation’s local Boy Scouts of America Councils gave the green light to equality for gay Scouts, voting to end the organization’s long standing ban on gay youth.Unfortunately the new policy does not go far enough, leaving adult Eagle Scouts, scout ...
LGBT Job Discrimination Bill Won't See Action Until July, Senator Says
buzzfeed.com
3 mentions — 13 hours ago
Your Post Has Been Launched!Fabulous! Don't forget to share with your friends on Twitter and Facebook.Advocates — and the bill’s lead sponsor — had hoped the chairman would consider the bill, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, in his committee in May or June. It won’t happen until “probably after ...
Boy Scouts Vote To Allow Gay Scouts, Continue Discrimination Against LGBT Leaders
ThinkProgress
4 mentions — 11 hours ago
Former Den Leader Jen Tyrrell and former Boy Scout George Takei protest the BSA's anti-gay ban, at the 2012 New York City Pride paradeThe roughly 1,400 voting members of the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) National Council voted 61-38 percent Thursday to end the ban on gay youth ...
GUEST POST: A gay Mormon pleads for inclusive Scouting
GLAAD
2 mentions — 13 hours ago
The following is a guest post by Mitch Mayne, an openly gay, active Latter-day Saint, and serves as the executive secretary in the Bishopric of his ward in San Francisco, CA. The results of the vote from the Boy Scouts of America is expected to be announced at ...
Boy Scouts lift ban on gays till they're 18, then they still hate us
americablog.com
3 mentions — 10 hours ago
Whatever.I’m glad the Boy Scouts took a step towards non-discrimination, but telling a young boy that he’s no longer a pervert because he hasn’t hit the ripe pedophile age of 18, is still a huge problem, in my humble opinion.It’s like accepting black children in your swimming pool,
Canada Lifts Lifetime Ban on Blood Donations by Gay Men
Advocate.com
5 mentions — 15 hours ago
The country’s nearly 30-year-old ban will be updated to allow some gay men to give blood by midsummer. However, restrictions will still apply. Canada will soon lift its ban on blood donations by gay men, a policy that has been in place for nearly 30 years, Metro News ...
Boy Scouts vote to lift ban on gay youth
Poliglot
2 mentions — 11 hours ago
The Boy Scouts of America will end their longstanding ban on gay youth while maintaining a ban on gay adult leaders after a historic vote today at the organization's annual national meeting in Dallas. More than 61 percent of the 1,400 members of the BSA's 270 councils voted ...
Transgender High School Senior Skips Graduation Over School's Transphobic Policy
Advocate.com
3 mentions — 13 hours ago
Damian Garcia said he's 'fully respecting' the school's decision and himself by not attending the graduation ceremony. A transgender senior at St. Pius X Catholic High School in Albuquerque skipped his graduation Wednesday after the school refused to let the teenager wear the black cap and gown worn ...
Advocate.com
The World's Leading Source for LGBT News and Ente...
3 mentions — 2 days ago
Dan Contarino, a nightlife promoter, was brutally beaten last night in the East Village. Now reports are coming in that a gay male couple were also attacked, in the SoHo neighborhood.
Reasons for Pride 2013: Gay Parents Are Changing the World
Advocate.com
4 mentions — 2 days ago
Comedian Alec Mapa and his filmmaker husband, Jamie Hebert, expected to keep traveling even after starting a family. Among the pages and pages of questions during the screening process for foster parenting, they indicated they wanted a boy age 3 to 5. “I never wanted a baby. I ...
Nevada’s hate crimes protections now include transgender community
San Diego Gay and Lesbian News
3 mentions — 15 hours ago
CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval on Tuesday signed into law SB 139, legislation adding gender identity and expression to the state's hate crimes law. Under the new law, transgender Nevadans will have the same protections against hate crimes as all other vulnerable communities. Under the ...
Did Obama ask Leahy to delay gay-inclusive immigration reform?
America's Leading Gay News Source : Washington Bla...
3 mentions — 1 day ago
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney wouldn’t deny on Wednesday a media report that the Obama administration asked Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) to hold off on the introduction of amendments to include same-sex couples as part of comprehensive immigration reform.Under questioning initiated by the Washington Blade on the ...
8 Days of Action for the Freedom to Marry
aclu-il.org
2 mentions — 15 hours ago
We have only 8 days until the end of Illinois’ legislative session. The ACLU of Illinois, as part of the Illinois Unites for Marriage coalition is launching 8 Days of Action to win the Freedom to Marry for all Illinois couples. Join us!We only have a few days ...
WATCH: What Happens When a Gay Boy Scout Comes Out to His Camp Leader
Advocate.com
3 mentions — 24 hours ago
Exclusive hidden camera footage reveals one Boy Scout camp director's response to a long-serving scout who is coming out as gay.Eric Jones, a 19-year-old former Boy Scout who was kicked out for being gay.As the Boy Scouts of America's National Council today considers reversing its long-standing ban on ...
Boy Scouts to Vote Today on Proposal to Lift Ban on Gay Scouts (and Continue Ban on Gay Leaders) |News | Towleroad
Towleroad
3 mentions — 20 hours ago
The Boy Scouts, whose national council is currently in a meeting at its headquarters in Dallas, plans its long awaited vote on the organization's gay ban today, the NYT reports:In a secret ballot, more than 1,400 volunteer leaders from scouting’s 270 councils will accept or reject a proposal ...
Texas GOP Introduced At Least 24 Anti-Abortion Bills This Year, But Not A Single One Advanced
ThinkProgress
2 mentions — 13 hours ago
As the San Antonio Express-News reports, every single anti-abortion bill proposed in Texas this year was successfully blocked before it reached the House or Senate floor. Of course, that wasn’t for lack of trying — altogether, anti-choice lawmakers introduced at least 24 different measures to restrict Texas women’s ...
Boy Scouts to allow gay youths to join
CNN.com
2 mentions — 10 hours ago
(CNN) -- Openly gay youths will be allowed to join scouting, a historic decision the Boy Scouts of America says will keep it unclouded by "a single, divisive, and unresolved societal issue."More than 60% of the group's 1,400-member national council voted Thursday at an annual meeting in Grapevine,
Boy Scouts to Vote Today on Proposal to Lift Ban on Gay Scouts (and Continue Ban on Gay Leaders) |News | Towleroad
Towleroad
3 mentions — 22 hours ago
The Boy Scouts, whose national council is currently in a meeting at its headquarters in Dallas, plans its long awaited vote on the organization's gay ban today, the NYT reports:In a secret ballot, more than 1,400 volunteer leaders from scouting’s 270 councils will accept or reject a proposal ...
Here’s The Complete Boy Scouts Historic Statement On Gays In Scouting
The New Civil Rights Movement
2 mentions — 10 hours ago
Moments ago the Boy Scouts of America announced their National Council voted to remove the ban on gay youth in Scouting. The decision passed by a 61-31 margin.Here’s the complete Boy Scouts of America Statement on the removal of the ban on gay youth in Scouting:“For 103 years,
Breaking: Boy Scouts Vote To Drop Ban, Allow Gay Scouts
The New Civil Rights Movement
2 mentions — 11 hours ago
The Boy Scouts of America‘s 1400 member National Council this afternoon in Grapevine, Texas voted to allow gay boys into the 103-year old private, faith-based organization. The contentious decision was reached after years of attempts by LGBT activists and allies, and was fought by religious and secular anti-gay ...
With civil unions, Bisbee, Ariz., joins gay-rights revolt against red states
CSMonitor.com
2 mentions — 11 hours ago
Bisbee, Ariz., tried to legalize same-sex civil unions but was shot down by the state. Now it has tweaked the measure to get it on the books, joining other cities in red states that are passing ordinances to promote gay rights.Tom Horne (l.) celebrates his victory in the ...
Transgender student skips graduation rather than wear female gown
LGBTQ Nation
2 mentions — 13 hours ago
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The graduation ceremony at St. Pius X High School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday was one student short, as a transgender teen refused to participate in the commencement exercises because the school told him he would have to wear a female student gown.Damian Garcia, a ...
Look: Every Lawmaker At House Hearing On Nationwide 20-Week Abortion Ban Is A Man
The New Civil Rights Movement
2 mentions — 11 hours ago
Male Congressional Republicans are hell-bent, once again, on violating the Constitution and restricting women’s access to abortion. This morning, in an eerily, similarly-looking hearing to last year’s congressional hearing on birth control, a room full of (mostly) old white men are sitting in judgment of a women’s right ...
Denying Women Abortion Rights Just Like Ending Holocaust And Slavery Says GOP Congressman
The New Civil Rights Movement
2 mentions — 12 hours ago
Tea Party Republican Trent Franks teamed up with hate group head Tony Perkins and announced that he believes denying women their constitutionally-protected right to choose to have an abortion — or not — is just like ending the Holocaust and slavery. Franks, a birther and climate change denier,
Boy Scouts president: Let in gay boys
usatoday.com
2 mentions — 1 day ago
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Gay rights activists in Mexico City accuse police of abuses
latimes.com
2 mentions — 4 days ago
Jonathan Zamora, 31, stands at the spot near his downtown Mexico City residence where he says two police officers arrested him in March.(Daniel Hernandez / Los Angeles Times / May 6, 2013)MEXICO CITY -- Same-sex marriage is legal in this city. Gay and lesbian couples can adopt children,
TWO Condemns Boy Scouts Decision As Cowardly, Incoherent, And Mean-Spirited
Truth Wins Out
3 mentions — 10 hours ago
An estimated 1,400 voting members of the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) National Council just voted 61-38 percent to end the ban on gay youth participating in the program, but kept its outrageous and offensive policybanning gay leaders and volunteers.Today’s Boy Scout’s decision was insulting and pandered to ...
A Timeline Of The 7 Anti-Gay Attacks In NYC This Month
buzzfeed.com
3 mentions — 1 day ago
Your Post Has Been Launched!Fabulous! Don't forget to share with your friends on Twitter and Facebook.As Americans celebrate the life of slain activist Harvey Milk and prepare for Gay Pride Month, a rash of anti-gay hate crimes has struck New York City’s LGBT community. There have been 29 ...