NEW YORK (AP) — It was an apology that managed to trigger even more anger. Kevin Spacey’s statement of regret after being accused of trying to seduce former child actor Anthony Rapp has kicked up a backlash when the two-time Oscar winner then chose to come out of the closet, prompting many to question the … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prominent chefs, bakers and restaurant owners want the Supreme Court to rule against a Colorado baker who wouldn’t make a cake for a same-sex couple’s wedding. The food makers say that once they open their doors for business, they don’t get to choose their customers. They say that abiding by laws that … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of America’s most well-known companies are urging the Supreme Court to rule that a federal employment discrimination law prohibits discrimination based on a person’s sexual orientation, a position opposite of the one taken by the Trump administration. The 76 businesses and organizations — including American Airlines, Apple, eBay, Facebook, Google, Starbucks … Continue reading
MOSCOW (AP) — Moscow wants to protect human rights but has no reason to believe reports about the persecution of gay men in Chechnya, Russian officials said on Monday, Apr. 24. The Novaya Gazeta newspaper earlier this month reported that police in the predominantly Muslim republic rounded up more than 100 men suspected of homosexuality … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Ringo Starr, who spreads a message of peace and love every year on his birthday in July, said he was wants that message to hit home even harder this year in the wake of the shooting in Orlando. Starr said in an interview Monday, June 13, 2016 that he doesn’t understand … Continue reading
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s governor met Thursday with gay-rights advocates bearing a letter signed by more than 100 corporate executives urging him to repeal the nation’s first state law limiting the bathroom options for transgender people. The law also excludes lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from anti-discrimination protections, and blocks municipalities … Continue reading
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Gay and transgender rights supporters wasted little time in challenging a new North Carolina law, filing a federal lawsuit Monday that called it discriminatory and said it singles out LGBT people for “disfavored treatment.” The law, which has also drawn strong opposition from major corporations including Apple and … Continue reading
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Boxing star Manny Pacquiao said Thursday that he respects Nike’s decision to sever ties with him over his comments about gay relationships but stood pat on his opposition to same-sex marriage and added he’s happy that “a lot of people were alarmed by the truth.” The American apparel giant said Wednesday … Continue reading
GRAYSON, Ky. (AP) — After five days behind bars that helped make her a hero to the religious right, county clerk Kim Davis was ordered released from jail Tuesday, September 8 by the federal judge who locked her up for refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples. U.S. District Judge David Bunning lifted the … Continue reading
HAGATNA, Guam (AP) — Guam on Wednesday rejected a marriage license application from the first-same sex couple to apply for the document in the U.S. territory. A Department of Public Health and Social Services clerk refused to accept an application filed by Loretta Pangelinan and Kathleen Aguero. “It doesn’t mean I’m not sympathetic, but … Continue reading
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The state of marriage in Alabama was thrown into confusion Wednesday as probate judges struggled to decide whether to follow the state high court’s ruling banning same-sex weddings or a federal judge’s earlier order to issue licenses. At least one probate office — in Mobile County, one of the state’s … Continue reading
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama on Monday, Jan. 26, began the process of appealing a federal judge’s decision that overturned the state’s ban on same-sex marriage — a decision that was put on hold to allow time for the appeal. Attorney General Luther Strange’s office filed notice with the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of … Continue reading
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