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President Obama Announces New Health Protections for LGBT Families

Apr 15th, 2010 @ 8:50 pm | 2 Comments -
Tonight President Obama issued a memorandum directing hospitals to allow same-sex couples visitation rights and medical power of attorney. MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH...

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Senate Passes Resolution Condemning Ugandan Anti-Gay Bill

Apr 15th, 2010 @ 12:05 pm | Comments Off -
The U.S. Senate yesterday unanimously passed a resolution calling on the Ugandan Parliament to reject a proposed bill that would impose harsh penalties—including life imprisonment...

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Europe Reaches Historic Accord on Gay Rights

Apr 5th, 2010 @ 10:08 am | Comments Off -
For the first time in history, the governments of several European nations have agreed on the text of a policy statement condemning discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual,...

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Houston mayor issues sweeping non-discrimination order

Apr 5th, 2010 @ 9:43 am | Comments Off -
Lesbian Mayor Annise Parker has issued an executive order protecting LGBT city employees that is possibly the most comprehensive in the nation. Parker’s order replaces one signed...

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Army chief sees defacto moratorium on gay discharges

Apr 1st, 2010 @ 10:02 am | Comments Off -
The Army secretary said on Wednesday he would not discharge gay personnel who admitted their sexual orientation to him, despite the “don’t ask, don’t tell”...

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