Pennsylvania Defense of Marriage Bill Blocked in Committee
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- Published on Thursday, 15 March 2012 19:32
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New York allows same-sex marriage. New Jersey allows Civil Unions. Maryland recently passed a law allowing same-sex marriage. Pennsylvania, another state in the Mid-Atlantic, marriage has its own fight in the battle for marriage equality, even though Pennsylvania has other more pressing issues to worry about when it comes to preventing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Pennsylvania LGBT rights advocates scored a small victory this Tuesday. Gay rights activists prevented a committee from voting on a bill that would define marriage as being between one man and one woman. Some states already have this wording in their constitution, while others have considered a defense of marriage amendment.
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Church of England Approval Needed to Change UK Marriage Law Says Bishop of York
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- Published on Tuesday, 13 March 2012 17:21
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Gay marriage in Great Britain does not face as many problems as it does in the United States. Even though it does not face as many legal problems, the Church of England's Bishop of York warned that parliament would need to get the church's approval.
Jon Sentamu said the church would have to be consulted before Parliament approved any change to the definition of marriage. Article 30 of the Church of England and the 1662 prayer book define marriage as being between one man and one woman. York's bishop believes that parliament will need to consult the church before it changes the current legal definition of marriage.
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GLAAD Announces 23rd Annual Media Award Nominees
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- Published on Tuesday, 06 March 2012 18:30
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GLAAD recognizes and rewards members of the media who provide positive portrayals of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community. Ceremonies are held in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Chely Wright to Open Likeme Lighthouse in Kansas City
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- Published on Thursday, 08 March 2012 19:09
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Cheryl Wright plans to open an LGBT community center in Kansas City, Missouri. Wright was one of the first country music stars to come out as Gay, according to the Washington Post. The LIKEME Lighthouse will open this weekend. Wright will be present at the grand opening ceremonies.
The new facility, which will open this weekend will feature a library and hold LGBT health exhibits. Like many other LGBT centers operating across the country, it will serve as a place for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people to meet and socialize.
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Gay Rights Supporters Quickly Respond to Kirk Cameron
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- Published on Sunday, 04 March 2012 21:26
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Kirk Cameron, former star of Growing Pains, called Homosexuality a detrimental and destructive force to the foundations of civilization on the March 4 episode of Piers Morgan. Cameron converted to evangelical Christianity while starring on the popular 80s sitcom.
The comments did not go unchallenged. Gay rights supporters were quick to call the actor out for his comments. GLAAD’s Herndon Graddick issued a statement after the episode aired.
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