Gay couple’s beating sparks statewide movement calling on Pa. to restore inclusive hate crime law

The brutal beating of a gay couple in Philadelphia’s Center City neighborhood at the hands of a group of people who allegedly targeted the men because they’re gay has sparked a statewide movement and a fast-growing Change.org petition calling on Pennsylvania to add sexual orientation to its hate crime law. The petition was launched on…

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Colo. Civil Rights Commission upholds ruling forbidding bakery from discriminating against gay couple

Today, the Colorado Civil Rights Commission upheld administrative law judge Robert N. Spencer’s ruling that Masterpiece Bakery in suburban Denver could not turn away lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people seeking to purchase goods.  Judge Spencer ruled in December of 2013 that the bakery would face fines if they continue to discriminate against customers…

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‘Modern Family’ star launches ‘Tie the Knot’ foundation in fight to legalize same-sex marriage (VIDEOS)

http://youtu.be/pceXYElEXuU http://youtu.be/N_EyZVeorhY (CNN) – The phenomenal success of Modern Family has been a game changer for its entire cast, including actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson. The show’s high ratings, three consecutive Emmy wins for outstanding comedy series and broad fan base have given all its stars a massive platform. Ferguson is using his for a cause…

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