Russian film festival to screen gay-themed movie, ‘I Am Michael’

The AmFest Film Festival in Russia, which runs Sept. 16-27 in Moscow and St. Petersburg, has added the gay-themed drama I Am Michael to its lineup. The U.S. Embassy in Russia is a main sponsor of the festival, which highlights new American independent cinema. According to a report in The Hollywood Reporter, in light of…

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Denver Council stall on approving Chick-Fil-A’s return to airport due to company’s anti-LGBT stance

Fast-food company Chick-Fil-A’s return to Denver International Airport may be in jeopardy because of their anti-LGBT stance. A number of City Council members this week passionately questioned a proposed concession agreement, reports The Denver Post. Councilman Paul Lopez called opposition to the chain at the airport “really, truly a moral issue on the city.” His…

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Florida marriage licenses to become gender-neutral

A year after a federal judge ruled Florida’s gay marriage ban unconstitutional, the state is finally taking steps to make the necessary updates to marriage and death certificates. Friday is the anniversary of District Judge Robert Hinkle’s ruling. But even after it took effect Jan. 6, Florida’s marriage applications and certificates would allow entries only…

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Illinois governor signs bill protecting LGBTQ kids from conversion therapy

Thursday, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 217 into law, making Illinois the fifth jurisdiction—behind California, New Jersey, the District of Columbia, and Oregon—to protect LGBTQ youth from the dangers of conversion therapy. House Bill 217, which protects LGBTQ youth from mental health providers attempting to change their sexual orientation or gender identity through…

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San Diego LGBT advocacy group receives cake from Oregon bakers who refused to bake same-sex wedding cake

Today, San Diego-based LGBT advocacy group Canvass for a Cause was one of 10 LGBT advocacy organizations that received a cake from Sweet Cakes Bakery in Oregon. Together with the cake, which was inscribed “We really do love you!” on a red heart, the package included a letter from Sweet Cakes’ owners Aaron and Melissa…

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