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Peace Corps to Allow Gay Couples to Serve Together
While the Defense of Marriage Act still defines marriage as the union between a man and a woman for federal purposes, the Peace Corps announced it would extend benefits to gay couples to allow them to serve as volunteers together overseas.
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Westboro Baptist Church Blames Oklahoma Tornado on Gay NBA Player Jason Collins
Anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church is charging NBA player Jason Collins with being the catalyst for the deadly tornado in Oklahoma.
Deputy Mayor Urges Anti-Gay Mayor to Address Crack Video
A close ally of Toronto mayor Rob Ford said Wednesday that Ford, who has allegedly made anti-gay comments, has followed legal advice in remaining silent about a purported video that appears to show him smoking crack cocaine.
Complaint Accuses Exxon Mobil of Anti-Gay Bias
One after another, major U.S. corporations have updated anti-discrimination policies to protect gay, lesbian and transgender workers, drawing plaudits from gay-rights groups. There’s one prominent exception: Exxon Mobil Corp.
White House to Honor Gay Officials on Harvey Milk Day
The White House has released the list of the 10 openly gay officials it plans to honor on May 22 as "Harvey Milk Champions of Change."
Omaha Gay-Rights Group Seeks Return of Donations
An Omaha gay-rights group is seeking the return of some $1,800 donated to a woman convicted of lying about being attacked by masked men who carved anti-gay slurs into her skin.
Czech President Settles Dispute Over Gay Rights
The Czech president says he will no longer block a university professorship for a gay rights activist who had been critical of him.
Boy Scout Leaders to Vote on Lifting Gay Ban
The Boy Scouts of America will convene a two-day meeting of 1,400 local leaders to consider changing its long-standing ban openly gay boys belonging to the scouting movement.
Biden: Jewish Leaders Drove Gay Marriage Changes
Vice President Joe Biden is praising Jewish leaders for helping change American attitudes about gay marriage and other issues.
Arrest in Latest Anti-Gay Attack in NYC
A man has been arrested in connection with one of several anti-gay attacks in recent days in New York City. Police say Roman Gornell was charged Wednesday with assault and aggravated harassment, both as hate crimes.
San Fran Giants Pitcher Says He’s No Longer Homophobic
When Jeremy Affeldt joined the San Francisco Giants five year ago, the pitcher said he was determined to get rid of his negative feelings toward the LGBT community.
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