Mississippi Museum Changes Stance on Same-Sex Commitment Ceremonies
August 10 2012 12:09 PM ET

Mississippi Museum Reverses Ban on Ceremonies

Julie Bolcer

The Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum has reversed course and agreed to allow same-sex couples to hold commitment ceremonies at the state-owned venue.

Gay Student Leader Takes Harassing State Attorney to Court
August 07 2012 2:12 PM ET

Gay Student Leader Takes Harassing State Attorney to Court

Michelle Garcia

Jury selection is beginning in a defamation lawsuit against the former Michigan assistant attorney general who is accused of harassing gay University of Michigan student Chris Armstrong.

Lesbian Couple Win Battle With NYC Landlord
August 01 2012 4:03 PM ET

Lesbian Couple Win Battle with NYC Landlord

Julie Bolcer

Regina Hawkins-Balducci fought to have her spouse’s name added to the lease for their rent-stabilized apartment in Harlem.

Study Says HIV Criminalization Laws Do More Harm Than Good
July 09 2012 6:01 PM ET

HIV Criminalization Laws Do Damage

DC Police Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit Gets New Supervisor
July 06 2012 8:09 PM ET

D.C. Police Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit Gets Full-Time Sergeant

Trudy Ring

The appointment marks the first time a supervisor has been dedicated to the unit since 2009.

European Parliament Condemns Violence Against LGBT People in Africa
July 06 2012 7:41 PM ET

European Parliament Condemns Violence Against LGBT People in Africa

Charles Hicks

The European Parliament, the European Union's legislative wing, passed a resolution yesterday to condemn violence against LGBT people in Africa, specifically lesbians.

Virginia Doctor Recommends State Pay for Inmates Gender Reassignment Surgery
July 05 2012 7:25 PM ET

Virginia Inmate May Get State-Sponsored Gender Surgery

Charles Hicks

An endocrinologist has recommended full gender reassignment surgery for a Virginia inmate seeking a state-funded transition from male to female.

Classified Ads Seeking Gay Roommates Are Illegal in Britain
July 03 2012 2:48 PM ET

In U.K., Don't Advertise for a Gay Roommate — It's Illegal

Neal Broverman

People placing classified ads for flatmates in the United Kingdom should be advised the practice is illegal, warns The Telegraph.

30 LGBT and Immigration Groups Call for Reform After Supreme Court Ruling
June 26 2012 3:19 PM ET

LGBT Rights and SB 1070

Michelle Garcia

Thirty HIV/AIDS and LGBT organizations are teaming up with immigration rights activists after the U.S.

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