Two amazing videos from St. Paul + analysis « Prop 8 Trial Tracker

If there's one issue that is important to every gay and lesbian person in a long term relationship it's that of gay marriage. Currently only legal in six five states – Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont – this not only means that we ..... He mentioned the lesbian “choice” statistic. I think the word “choice” is a really tricky one when it comes to being gay. At some point I “chose” to act out on my gay feelings (which I had most of my life). ...

June is LGBT Pride Month « UNC Press Blog

The recent House vote is a sign of positive change for the minority LGBT community. Senator Joseph Lieberman (I-CT), who voted in favor of DADT in 1993, said in May, “My strong belief is that if Americans seek to put their lives on the line to serve this blessed country of ... In Coming Out Under Fire: The History of Gay Men and Women in World War II, Allan Bérubé examines how gays in the military were treated during one of the biggest conflicts in United States history. ...

The AFA Blog: LGBT Adoption - A State by State Guide

Second-parent adoption is a viable option for gay and lesbian couples that reside in states that do not allow joint same-sex adoption. Step-parent (Domestic Partner) Adoption When a child is already living with both same-sex parents, step- parent, ... Connecticut Permits single GLBT and joint adoption. Second-parent adoption allowed. Delaware Permits single GLBT adoption. Does not clearly prohibit joint gay adoption. Second-parent adoption allowed in some areas. ...

LGBT Pride Month: What have you done today to make you feel proud ...

Daily experiments in LGBTQ A recent CBS News poll shows something we should already know: increased LGBT visibility means increased support for LGBT people. The increasing visibility of gay and lesbian Americans appears to have contributed toward more positive perceptions of ... By bringing SSM into the mix you're making it much more likely that those who support or are ambivalent about LGBT workplace protections will be inspired to speak out against all LGBT rights. ...

In a City of Immigrants, Support for a Middle Path for the ...

The law, to be truly comprehensive, should apply to LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) families as well, said Tom Tierney of the grassroots advocacy group Out 4 Immigration. He said there are about 36000 bi-national LGBT families ... “Right now, if you're a gay or lesbian couple, and you have a marriage license in Connecticut, Vermont or Massachusetts, that license is not federally recognized,” Tierney explained. That means same-sex couples who are married are ...