John Wright, editor of the Dallas Voice for six-and-half-years, has announced on his Facebook page that he has been terminated. The statement reads in full: “OK so here goes. I have poured my heart and soul into Dallas Voice for the last six-and-a-half years. I’ve worked my ass off for minimal pay because I loved…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor today announced new guidance interpreting the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Windsor. In a technical release, the department’s Employee Benefits Security Administration provides guidance to plans, plan sponsors, fiduciaries, participants and beneficiaries on the decision’s impact on the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The release states…
From Media Matters for America comes news that the Orlando Sentinel published an article describing Trail Life USA, an anti-gay alternative to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), as “a character-building, outdoors-oriented youth organization” while downplaying the group’s homophobia. In a Sept. 17 article, the Sentinel allowed John Stemberger – the rabidly anti-gay founder and chairman of Trail Life…
From a White House briefing on Obamacare and LGBT health by Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius: Throughout the Administration, we operate on the fundamental belief that every American deserves equal opportunity, equal protection, and equal rights under the law. That’s why the Affordable Care Act is so important for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Freedom to Marry have announced the addition of mayors from Atlanta, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and San Antonio as new co-chairs of Mayors for the Freedom to Marry and set a goal of reaching 500 mayors representing all 50 states. The program, launched in January 2012 with 80 mayors, now has more than…
NEW YORK CITY — In what was initially reported as an attack over a cellphone but was later confirmed as a fatal anti-gay attack of a 69-year-old Queens man, Ever Orozco was stabbed seven times by Steven Torres, 22, near Roosevelt Avenue and 90th Street as the elderly man was feeding a meter with coins….
NEW YORK CITY — Last Thursday’s court action halting the granting of marriage licenses to same-sex couples in Montgomery County, PA, underscores a complex and potentially expensive tax scenario for legally married same-sex couples in states where same-sex marriage is not recognized, according to David H. Glusman, CPA, partner-in-charge of the Philadelphia office of Marcum LLP and…
PHOENIX AND TUCSON, Ariz. – In an effort to remove discrimination from Arizona’s Constitution and win the freedom to marry for all couples in the state, Equality Arizona, the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona, the Human Rights Campaign and Freedom to Marry have launched a campaign called Why Marriage Matters Arizona. Why Marriage Matters…
LAS VEGAS – The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada (The Center) has announced that it has appointed Bob Elkins as their new CEO. “After months of searching, we are proud to say we have found someone who will not only be a pioneer for The Center, but also for the community at large,” said…
SAN FRANCISCO — The Transbay Transit Center Project invites LGBT business owners and employees in the construction, arrchitectural, engineering, trades and professional services industries to a unique outreach event to lrarn more about the Transbay Transit Center project and upcoming contracting opportunities. The Transbay Transit Center Project is a visionary transportation and housing project…
