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1 min ago | lezgetreal.com | Sei

Agreement Reached On Bisbee Civil Unions

The Arizona Attorney General and the city of Bisbee have reached an agreement regarding a civil unions ordinance

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2 hrs ago | WSAW

Wis. not likely to Take up Gay Marriage Again Soon

Wisconsin's neighbor Minnesota may have become the 12th state in the country to legalize same-sex unions on Tuesday.

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Related Topix: La Crosse, WI

3 hrs ago | EDGE

Gay Man Shot and Killed in Latest Attack on Nyc LGBT Community

A 32 year old gay man was shot and killed in Greenwich Village early this morning, Saturday, adding to the recent rash of anti-gay hate crimes that have been plaguing New York City this month.

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Related Topix: Greenwich Village (New York, NY)

4 hrs ago | The Age

Anti-gay group

French President Francois Hollande signed a gay marriage and adoption bill into law on Saturday after it was cleared by the constitutional council, which turned down a challenge by the right-wing opposition.

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Related Topix: Wedding, Transgender

6 hrs ago | lezgetreal.com | Sei

Oui! for Same-sex marriage in France

The Constitutional Council in France has signaled its approval for same-sex marriages, much to the chagrin of those opposed to the new law.

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7 hrs ago | Star-Telegram.com

Will Boy Scouts accept gay youth? Vote is imminent

With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be overhauled so that openly gay boys can participate in Scout units.

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Related Topix: Grapevine, TX

7 hrs ago | NBC New York

Fatal Village Shooting Being Probed as Hate Crime: Official

The fatal overnight shooting of a 32-year-old man in Greenwich Village is being investigated as a possible hate crime, and a suspect is in custody in connection with the attack, law enforcement sources tell NBC 4 New York.

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Related Topix: Greenwich Village (New York, NY)

8 hrs ago | Globe and Mail

Crowd led by priests attacks gay-rights marchers in Georgia

Policemen try to stop an Orthodox Christian activist during clashes at an International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia rally in Tbilisi, May 17, 2013.

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Related Topix: Religion, Orthodox Church, World News, Georgia

13 hrs ago | World Magazine

Florist in gay wedding fight files religious discrimination suit

A Washington state florist sued by the state's attorney general over her refusal to provide flowers for a same-sex wedding has filed a countersuit alleging religious discrimination.

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Related Topix: Wedding

Fri May 17, 2013

Times-series.co.uk

'No great demand for gay marriage'

Philip Hammond said the introduction of civil partnerships had dealt with the 'very real disadvantage' gay couples faced in the past Prime Minister David Cameron's plans for same-sex marriage have unnecessarily upset "vast numbers of people", Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has said.

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BBC News

Hollande signs gay marriage bill

France's president has signed into law a controversial bill making the country the eighth in Europe, and 14th globally, to legalise gay marriage.

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Related Topix: Wedding, Francois Hollande, Socialist Party (France), Nicolas Sarkozy

Examiner.com

Florida teen fights expulsion and criminal charges for same sex relationship

Most high school seniors are excitedly preparing to put on their cap and gown and looking forward to the future right now.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Family, Teenagers

EDGE

Cuba's LGBT Community Celebrates International Day Against Homophobia

A week of drag shows, colorful marches and social and cultural events in Havana culminates Friday with celebrations of the International Day Against Homophobia.

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Related Topix: Theater, Arts, Los Van Van, Latin, Fidel Castro

Kypost.Com

Group rallies to support Scout's gay ban

The Boy Scouts of America's ban on gays has been a source of controversy around the country and on Friday, supporters of the organization's "timeless values" held a rally in Cincinnati among other cities.

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River Front Times

Father Gary Meier, St. Louis Catholic Priest, Announces He is Gay

In 2011, a slender book came out called Hidden Voices: Reflections of a Gay, Catholic Priest .

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Related Topix: Roman Catholic Church, Religion

lezgetreal.com | Sei

One in Four LGBT Europeans Subject To Attacks Or Threats

One quarter of Europe's LGBT population have experienced threats of violence or physical attacks over the last five years a new study shows.

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lezgetreal.com | Sei

ADF Helps Homophobic WA Florist Countersue State

The Alliance Defending Freedom or ADF is helping florist Baronnelle Stutzman countersue Washington State. Stutzman refused to sell flours for a gay wedding

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lezgetreal.com | Sei

NV Assembly Committee Clears Marriage Amendment For Full Vote

An amendment that would legalize sames-sex marriage in Nevada has passed its next hurdle.

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lezgetreal.com | Sei

NOM To File Lawsuit Against The IRS

The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) is set to file a lawsuit against the IRS for the supposed leaking of their tax returns.

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