Day: May 22, 2013
Canada lifts lifetime ban on gay men giving blood
Canada is lifting a nearly 30-year-old ban on gay men giving blood, though for the time being only those who are abstinent will be allowed to donate.
North Jersey Pride Set to Launch Pride Week 2013
North Jersey Pride, the nonprofit organisation dedicated to promoting equality, awareness, and understanding in the upper Garden State, today announced plans for its 2013 Pride Week.
HRC Statement on Lack of Lesbian and Gay Family Inclusion in Senate Committee Immigration Bill
Yesterday, in the Senate Judiciary Committee, Chairman Patrick Leahy brought up an amendment to allow an American citizen’s foreign-born same-sex spouse the ability to become a citizen, just as straight couples are currently allowed to do, but after debate, the Chairman did not call for a vote on the measure.
Nevada’s Hate Crimes Protections Now Include Transgender Community
Yesterday Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed into law SB139, legislation adding gender identity and expression to the state’s hate crimes law.
LGBT Groups Speak Out on Immigration Reform
Following is a statement regarding amendments to the Title II provisions of the immigration bill that the Senate Judiciary Committee will debate this week.
Westboro Baptist Church blames Oklahoma tornado on Jason Collins, Kevin Durant
Fred Phelps Jr., says that Jason Collins’ coming out caused the devastating Oklahoma tornado.