Third Florida judge overturns ban on same-sex marriage

Today, Broward Circuit Judge Dale Cohen struck down Florida’s marriage ban, affirming that the denial of marriage equality to same-sex couples in Florida is unconstitutional.  The judge’s ruling applies to recognition of out-of-state same-sex marriages, as well as overturning Florida’s ban on same-sex marriage – Broward County only. This marks the third time in the…

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Bishop James Mathes to be honored at 39th Nicky Awards

Bishop James Mathes and  The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego will be honored with the prestigious annual Mayor George Moscone Humanitarian Award. State Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins will be presenting the award. The Episcopal Church has been in the forefront of accepting, welcoming and standing for the equality of all LGBT people. The 1st Annual Trans…

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Gay/lesbian Catholics reach out to Catholic bishops on immigration reform

CHICAGO — The Rainbow Sash Movement (RSM/LGBT Catholics) believes that LGBT political leadership should be more involved in immigration reform. Attempts to work with the Catholic Bishops where possible should be attempted, as long as they do not single out LGBT families for condemnation when it concerns immigration policy. The RSM is calling on The Human…

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Vietnamese LGBT community celebrates third birthday in Hanoi

Around 300 activists led a colorful parade through Hanoi on Sunday in the nation’s largest ever Gay Pride event, as communist Vietnam shows signs of increasing tolerance of sexual difference, reports Agence France Presse. The city streets were awash with rainbow flags, as a mainly young crowd cycled and danced through the capital urging an…

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