Pentagon Recognizes Transgender Veteran, Advocates See A “Shift”

“By showing you can actually change your gender marker with the Department of Defense, it shows that the Department of Defense actually will do that, and if they do that then it’s another stop toward figuring out a way to have open service for trans people,” activist says.

Chris Geidner 2 days ago 15 responses

Anti-Gay Forces Respond To Lawsuit Aimed At Ending Belize’s Sodomy Law

“In all places where sodomy has been decriminalized, moral decadence is the result. Look at California, look at Canada, and look at Europe,” the ad declares. The ad comes in response to a challenge to Belize’s sodomy law.

Chris Geidner 3 days ago 40 responses

Senator Jeanne Shaheen Pushes For Equal Benefits For Gay Service Members, Veterans

“The repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ was a monumental achievement for our military and for our country; however, it did not finish the entire job of ensuring that our gay and lesbian service members and their families are treated equally under the law,” the New Hampshire senator says.

Chris Geidner 4 days ago 1 response

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton Signs Marriage Equality Bill Into Law

The law, allowing same-sex couples to marry, takes effect Aug. 1. Minnesota is the 12th state, plus DC, to recognize marriage equality, following on the heels of passage in Rhode Island and Delaware.

Chris Geidner 4 days ago 44 responses

Brazilian Judicial Panel Clears Way For Same-Sex Marriages

The decision of the National Council of Justice could be appealed to the Supreme Court. Same-sex couples in some parts of the country already can marry, but this decision would apply nationwide.

Chris Geidner 4 days ago 12 responses

Watch The Minnesota Statehouse Rotunda Crowd Celebrate Marriage Equality’s Passage

The crowd gathered in the Minnesota Statehouse Rotunda on Monday erupted in cheers when the Senate passed marriage equality, Minnesota Public Radio reports. Earlier, they also cheered for the chambers only out gay member.

Chris Geidner 5 days ago 7 responses

Minnesota Senate Passes Marriage Equality, Will Become Law

The vote was 37-30. Gov. Mark Dayton will sign the bill, which will go into effect Aug. 1, making Minnesota the 12th state, plus DC, with marriage equality.

Chris Geidner 5 days ago 49 responses

Five Ways America Has Changed Since Obama Announced His Support For Marriage Equality

From Washington state to Washington, DC, and from the Rhode Island statehouse to the Supreme Court of the United States, the country is very different from just last May.

Chris Geidner a week ago 64 responses

Minnesota House Passes Marriage Equality Bill, 75-59

The Senate will vote and is expected to pass the bill Monday, and Gov. Mark Dayton has said he will sign it. Minnesota would be the 12th state, plus DC, with marriage equality.

Chris Geidner a week ago 43 responses