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Teens’ attorneys call attempted murder “staged”

logointern1 — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:00:58 +0000

Attorneys for three teens accused of trying to push a lesbian classmate off of a cliff are calling the incident “staged,” the Lexington Herald-Leader reported.

Cheyenne Williams, 18, said three(...)

Illinois anti-bullying law moves to governor’s desk

logointern1 — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:56:18 +0000

The Illinois House of Representatives voted unanimously Friday to approve legislation making schools safer for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students.

The anti-bullying legislation(...)

Teen can now wear “gay gay” shirt to school

logointern1 — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:00:31 +0000

The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee and Lambda Legal said Monday they have received assurances that a student wearing T-shirts printed with pro-gay slogans won’t be censored. The(...)

Washington state senate passes anti-bullying law

logointern1 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:00:59 +0000

The Washington state senate last week passed an anti-bullying law that includes protections for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students, with a vote of 48-0, according to Equal Rights(...)

HRC finds 2009 a banner year in LGBT legislation

logointern1 — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:52:45 +0000

Despite some disappointments last year, 2009 racked up more legislative gains across the nation in the gay rights arena than 2007 and 2008 combined, the Human Rights Campaign reported(...)

CA parks agency settles lesbian harassment suit

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:00:52 +0000

(San Diego) The California Department of Parks and Recreation is forming a task force to address equality issues for its women and gay employees.

Parks officials said Thursday the move is part(...)

Lambda Legal files complaint against Phil. facility for tormenting trans teen

Jennifer Vanasco — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:14:22 +0000

From a press release:

(Philadelphia) Today Lambda Legal will file a complaint with the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations (PCHR) against the City of Philadelphia and the Youth Study(...)

Navy petty officer to face punishment in hazing

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:17:11 +0000

(Annapolis, Md.) The Navy says it will discipline the former leader of a bomb-sniffing dog unit in Bahrain following an investigation into allegations of hazing and sexual harassment.

Among(...)

Citizens Protest Against Atlanta Police Raid

logointern2 — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:31:23 +0000

On Saturday afternoon, between 60 and 100 demonstrators stood outside of Atlanta City Hall in the pouring rain, holding signs that said, “Homosexuality is not a crime, homophobia is a(...)

Lesbians claim assault at Memphis church

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:00:06 +0000

Monique Stephens and her partner were called “devil worshippers” and “gay” after not bowing down to the ground to blow kisses to God at Memphis’ New Olivet Baptist Church, reports the Memphis(...)