Ted Cruz introduces legislation to stop marriage equality

Cruz’s bills as reported by Bloomberg “would establish a constitutional amendment shielding states that define marriage as between one woman and one man from legal action” and “bar federal courts from further weighing in on the marriage issue until such an amendment is adopted.” Ted Cruz’s latest radical stunt follows his participation at a head-scratching…

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Mike Huckabee defends ex-gay therapy, warns gay rights will outlaw Christianity

In a conference call with conservative pastors yesterday organized by the anti-gay Family Research Council, Mike Huckabee let loose with a litany of falsehoods about how marriage equality will lead to the “criminalization of Christianity” and demanded that states simply defy the Supreme Court if it strikes down bans on same-sex marriage, reports Right Wing…

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Melissa Etheridge featured on ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ Sunday on TLC

The season finale of Who Do You Think You Are? features singer Melissa Etheridge as she goes on a journey to uncover her father’s maternal roots. The episode airs this Sunday, April 26 at 10/9c on TLC. Melissa finds French Canadian ancestors who were shaken by a scandalous lawsuit, a turbulent relationship entangled with tragedy…

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Texas lawmakers push forward with extreme anti-LGBT legislation

Anti-equality lawmakers in Texas have advanced extreme anti-LGBT legislation, despite warnings from major corporations, technology leaders, and child advocacy organizations of the dangerous consequences. HB 4105 – a bill that takes direct aim at stopping marriage equality in Texas – passed through the House State Affairs Committee Wednesday. HB 3864 – a bill that would…

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Technology Councils of North America calls for federal non-discrimination protections for LGBT individuals

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.– In light of the growing number of state-level Religious Freedom Restoration Acts (RFRAs) with discriminatory potential, the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) is calling for federal legislation that affords non-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals. TECNA, which represents more than 50 IT and technology state-based trade organizations…

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