Rhiza Dizon

Nov 24, 2009

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Student Group Hosts Annual Same-Sex Marriage Ceremony

25 years after Steven Llanusa and Glen Miya met at the University of California, Los Angeles while attending a men's rap group, the couple returned to the scene of the crime to participate in the Student Coalition for Marriage Equality's 5th annual same-sex marriage ceremony.

Rhiza Dizon

May 07, 2009

World

West Point Grads Come Out, Form Support Group

Thirty-Eight graduates of the U.S. Military at West Point came out with the announcement that they are forming a support group with an offer to help their alma mater educate future Army leaders on the need to accept and honor the sacrifices of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender troops.

Rhiza Dizon

Mar 17, 2009

World

School Reverses Policy, Allows Girl to Wear Tux to Prom

An Indiana high school has reversed a policy that said a lesbian student could not wear a tuxedo to her prom. The school's principal had initially told her that she could not wear a tuxedo, citing a long-standing policy dictating that men must wear tuxedos and women must wear dresses.

Rhiza Dizon

Mar 17, 2009

World

Judge Rules in Favor of Gay Tolerance

A federal judge has ruled that a Florida high school gay-straight alliance must be allowed to meet.

Rhiza Dizon

Mar 12, 2009

World

Anti-Gay Adoption Bill Dies in Kentucky

A proposed Kentucky bill banning unmarried couples from adopting children died when it failed to make the agenda for a senate vote.

Rhiza Dizon

Mar 12, 2009

World

Vermont Clergy Members Sign Declaration Supporting Same-Sex Marriage

One hundred eighty-two clergy members representing nine religious denominations have signed a declaration in support of same-sex marriage in Vermont.

Rhiza Dizon

Mar 12, 2009

World

Sears or Playboy May Get Gay CEO

Procter & Gamble top boss Susan Arnold announced her departure from the company on Monday, March 9, putting her in the running for several Fortune 500 CEO positions. She is poised to become the first openly gay CEO of a major U.S. public company, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Rhiza Dizon

Mar 10, 2009

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Student Group Hosts Annual Same-Sex Marriage Ceremony

25 years after Steven Llanusa and Glen Miya met at the University of California, Los Angeles while attending a men's rap group, the couple returned to the scene of the crime to participate in the Student Coalition for Marriage Equality's 5th annual same-sex marriage ceremony.

West Point Grads Come Out, Form Support Group

Thirty-Eight graduates of the U.S. Military at West Point came out with the announcement that they are forming a support group with an offer to help their alma mater educate future Army leaders on the need to accept and honor the sacrifices of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender troops.

School Reverses Policy, Allows Girl to Wear Tux to Prom

An Indiana high school has reversed a policy that said a lesbian student could not wear a tuxedo to her prom. The school's principal had initially told her that she could not wear a tuxedo, citing a long-standing policy dictating that men must wear tuxedos and women must wear dresses.

Judge Rules in Favor of Gay Tolerance

A federal judge has ruled that a Florida high school gay-straight alliance must be allowed to meet.

Anti-Gay Adoption Bill Dies in Kentucky

A proposed Kentucky bill banning unmarried couples from adopting children died when it failed to make the agenda for a senate vote.

Vermont Clergy Members Sign Declaration Supporting Same-Sex Marriage

One hundred eighty-two clergy members representing nine religious denominations have signed a declaration in support of same-sex marriage in Vermont.

Sears or Playboy May Get Gay CEO

Procter & Gamble top boss Susan Arnold announced her departure from the company on Monday, March 9, putting her in the running for several Fortune 500 CEO positions. She is poised to become the first openly gay CEO of a major U.S. public company, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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Rhiza Dizon

25 years after Steven Llanusa and Glen Miya met at the University of California, Los Angeles while attending a men's rap group, the couple returned to the scene of the crime to participate in the Student Coalition for Marriage Equality's 5th annual same-sex marriage ceremony.

Thirty-Eight graduates of the U.S. Military at West Point came out with the announcement that they are forming a support group with an offer to help their alma mater educate future Army leaders on the need to accept and honor the sacrifices of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender troops.

An Indiana high school has reversed a policy that said a lesbian student could not wear a tuxedo to her prom. The school's principal had initially told her that she could not wear a tuxedo, citing a long-standing policy dictating that men must wear tuxedos and women must wear dresses.

A federal judge has ruled that a Florida high school gay-straight alliance must be allowed to meet.

A proposed Kentucky bill banning unmarried couples from adopting children died when it failed to make the agenda for a senate vote.

One hundred eighty-two clergy members representing nine religious denominations have signed a declaration in support of same-sex marriage in Vermont.

Procter & Gamble top boss Susan Arnold announced her departure from the company on Monday, March 9, putting her in the running for several Fortune 500 CEO positions. She is poised to become the first openly gay CEO of a major U.S. public company, The Wall Street Journal reported.