The governor is reviewing the Equality and Equal Access in Higher Education bill (AB 620) which, if passed, will protect colleges and universities against discrimination and unfair treatment within the LGBT communities on campus. The bill was introduced by Assemblymember Marty Block (D-San Diego), later sponsored by Equality California, in an effort to curb bullying against…
Gay Jewish men and women who want to raise a family can now join a new matchmaking service that would allow couples to unconventionally sprout a family while still maintaining their sexual orientation – no required lifestyle change. Rabbi Arele Harel, 36, founder of the service, insists the matchmaking is simply designed to encourage more…
The Indianapolis Star has reported that state Rep. Phillip Hinkle, who has been an opponent of same-sex marriage, responded to a local posting on Craigslist, offering a young man $80 plus tip to spend time with him on a Saturday night at a hotel. The Craigslist ad stating “I need a sugga daddy” was posted…
As part of their initiative to create a safer, equality-conscious college, Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Ill. will now include an application question that asks about a student’s sexual orientation and gender identity, according to Campus Pride, an non-profit organization that applauds the college’s efforts in promoting LGBT equality. The demographic question will help administrators select…
After a series of violent acts against the LGBT community hit headlines this year, it comes as no surprise that crimes against gay people are on the rise, according to Suzanna Walters, professor of gender studies at the Indiana University, and author of All the Rage: The Story of Gay Visibility in America. Crimes spanning…
For gays who no longer want to be gay, conversion therapy can be the answer to getting rid of gayness once and for all – this, according to a report by NPR. In its findings, the news source reported that “conversion therapy” could actually be effective at re-orienting one’s sexual preferences. GLAAD is calling out…
GLAAD announced Tuesday the results of its fifth annual Network Responsibility Index (NRI), a survey that evaluates both the quantity and quality of television airtime featuring LGBT people. The 2010-2011 index, which GLADD describes as “a road map toward increasing fair, accurate and inclusive LGBT media representations,” indicated that cable and broadcast networks nationwide are…
In a recent interview with US Magazine, openly gay pop singer Adam Lambert commented on his relationship with boyfriend Sauli Koskinen, putting to rest rumors that the two might get married. Although many expect a number of gay celebrities to tie the knot in light of New York’s recent gay marriage legislation, Lambert noted that…
The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) has sprung to the defense of Jennifer Tobits, a recent widow who is engaged in a courtroom battle with the parents of her deceased wife, Ellyn Farley, for her estate and employer benefits. Farley’s parents, who refused to recognize the couples’ marriage, brought the matter to court shortly…
Recently passed in California’s state Senate, and now officially signed into legislation, the FAIR (Fair, Accurate, Inclusive and Respectful) Education Act has shown immediate promise to protect marginalized teens in public schools, ensuring students have the opportunity to learn about all spectrums of LGBT people, the disabled, and members of other cultural groups. Up until…
