Bill Passed by Mississippi Legislature Allows Discrimination Legally on Basis of Religion
On Tuesday, the Mississippi Legislature passed a bill that allows individuals and businesses to legally discriminate on the basis of…
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Ellen Page Comes Out During Speech at “Time to Thrive” Conference
In front of hundreds of people at the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, actress Ellen Page came out as gay, according…
Law Firms Lead with LGBT Benefits
Law firms more than other types of firms in their respective industries are offering equitable benefits to lesbian, gay, bisexual…
U.S. Senate Confirms First Gay Federal Appeals Court Judge
On Tuesday, the US Senate confirmed Todd Hughes as a judge for the US Court of Appeals for the Federal…
U.S. Treasury Announces that Same-Sex Marriages Will Get Federal Tax Recognition in All States
After the Supreme Court rejected DOMA as discriminatory, it became inevitable that details and wrangling over how the federal government…
Jenner & Block Chicago Office Recruits New Private Equity Head
Chicago law firm Jenner & Block has announced the recruiting of Mark Harris, the former head of Will & Emery’s…
Terrorist Ajmal Kasab Executed in India
Mohammad Ajmal Kasab, the single survivor of a squad of terrorists from Pakistan who killed 166 people in Mumbai, India,…
Four States Voting on Gay Marriage Today
Voters in four states are making their voices heard on Election Day when it comes to the issue of gay…
California Passes Law to Protect Gay Teens from ‘Conversion’ Therapy
On Sunday, California Governor Jerry Brown signed SB1172 into law. The measure which had been promoted by Democratic Senator Ted…
Businesses Recognize Benefits of Pro-Gay Support
Google is the latest company to take a public position in support of gay rights with its ‘Legalize Love’ campaign.…
Two Illinois Counties to Defend State Law Banning Same-sex Marriage
Illinois passed a law in 1996 declaring that marriage can take place only between a man and a woman. On…
Teen Lesbian Couple Shot in Texas Park
An investigation has begun into the shooting of a teen lesbian couple at a South Texas park over the weekend.…