ABC sitcom ‘Work It’ may harm transgender people in the workplace
The ABC cross-dressing comedy ‘Work It’ may have a negative impact on transgender people, says GLAAD, and has called upon the network to remove the programming come fall. In partnership with the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force and the National Center for Transgender Equality, GLAAD has circulated ads in opposition of the TV show…
New Jersey gay couple wins full custody in court battle for twin girls
A New Jersey gay couple has won full custody of their 5-year-old twin daughters after a court battle with the children’s surrogate mother. But the case wasn’t entirely cut and dry – the surrogate mother, Angelia Robinson, was also sister to Donald Hollingsworth, husband to Sean Hollingsworth, a gay couple married in California who now…
Lesbian woman denied visiting rights to partner in Tennessee hospital
Although visitation rights are determined by patients, a Tennessee woman was prevented from seeing her partner after a hospital turned her away since she want not a legal spouse or family member. Val Burke, a Tennessee woman, is asking officials at Rolling Hills Hospital why she was excluded from her partner’s room, but so far,…
President Obama sends congratulatory letter to just-married gay couple
President Obama sent this letter to Matt Katz and his husband in wake of their nuptials exchanged July 24. On why the letter was sent, Katz explains to BuzzFeed, “I’m not sure why the letter got sent to us. Aaron and I were married on July 24th at Borough Hall. However, we had our wedding…
Symbol of worldwide cause, San Diegan needs help
Joseph Bukombe, a San Diego man, has been in detention for two years because his attorney was unable to prove to the court that Joseph was a gay man and by returning to his native Uganda, it would endanger his life. Even though Joseph’s story attracted publicity and a petition organized by his friend Hector…
Chaz Bono and fiancée Jennifer Elia call it quits
Former “Dancing With the Stars” competitor Chaz Bono has confirmed that he and long-time girlfriend-turned-fiancée Jennifer Elia have called off their engagement and relationship altogether. TMZ reports the two love birds have called it quits, with Bono’s rep Howard Bragman confirming the news, explaining,”They leave this relationship with great love, respect and affection toward one…
Gays can choose to be straight like priests choose celibacy, says Gingrich
Newt Gingrich has a new philosophy: gay people can choose to be straight like priests choose to be celibate. The presidential hopeful told the Des Moines Register editorial board that gays have a “significant range of choice within a genetic pattern” and can therefore make choices as it relates to sexual orientation. When asked whether…