(CNN) — They may both be members of their country’s conservative parties, but a look at the schedule of 10 Downing Street gives at least one indication that British Prime Minister David Cameron and U.S. GOP candidate Mitt Romney aren’t aligned on every issue. On Wednesday the prime minister hosted a reception for members of…
ATLANTA (CNN) — Ordering lunch just got a lot more complicated than deciding how to answer, “Do you want fries with that?” Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy sparked reactions that were swift and strong after he weighed in on same-sex marriage by saying his company backs the traditional family unit. Politicians from Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel…
The death of Donald A. Perry, Chick-Fil-A executive, has sparked an influx of Twitter responses linking his passing to the company’s recent controversies surrounding sex marriage. Perry passed away of a heart attack July 27. “Don was a member of our Chick-fil-A family for nearly 29 years,” the company wrote. “He was a well-respected and…
The Scottish government will take steps to legalize same sex marriage in the country following an announcement released Wednesday. The freedom to marry, regardless of sexual orientation, is a larger part of Scottish legislation that, when passed, will allow for freedom of speech and religion clauses as well. Those who wish to marry, including gay…
(CNN) — As a gay black man who came of age just before the 1969 Stonewall riots, I’ve seen far too many examples of the inequalities that exist in America. But I’m also highly encouraged by recent developments: same-sex marriage support from President Barack Obama and the NAACP, and a wave of federal court rulings…
(CNN) — Actor Ed Helms is the latest celebrity to put his money where his mouth is. “The Office” star has tweeted that he’s no longer a fan of fast food giant Chick-fil-A. Helms made the choice after the restaurant chain’s president and CEO made it known that the company doesn’t support same-sex marriage in…
(CNN) — Three masked men allegedly bound a woman and carved words into her skin, police in Lincoln, Nebraska, said Monday. The incident has been classified as a hate crime because a derogatory term for lesbians was painted inside the home, said Officer Katie Flood, a spokeswoman for the Lincoln Police Department. Someone had carved…
Organizers of the event “Turn Your Back on Demaio!” are asking lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and community allies to rally against mayoral hopeful Carl DeMaio at this weekend’s San Diego Pride Parade. DeMaio has faced heat from LGBTs and allies for accepting anti-gay campaign aid and making anti-gay promises to financial supporters. DeMaio has accepted…
There will be a gay candidate for San Diego mayor, Carl DeMaio, who will walk in the Pride parade and likely be seen at a myriad of Pride events throughout the weekend. DeMaio’s presence is an attempt to fool the assembled crowd this weekend. You may remember the children’s story, The Emperor’s New Clothes. The…
WASHINGTON – A petition in support of Minnesota-based Fortune 500 company General Mills by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has gotten nearly five times more signatures than an anti-equality petition launched by the National Organization for Marriage (NOM). HRC launched the petition after General Mills CEO Ken Powell announced the company opposed the state’s proposed…
