Day: March 4, 2014
Third Mississippi city to pass resolution recognizing the role LGBT people play in thriving communities
Tonight Oxford, Mississippi unanimously passed a resolution recognizing the dignity and worth of all city residents – including those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT). Oxford joins two other Mississippi cities – Starkville and Hattiesburg – which both passed similar resolutions earlier this year.
Landmarkruling rubbishes anti-gay lawin Lebanon
A judge presiding over a case prosecuting homosexuality has ruled that a notorious piece of legislation criminalizing gay sex is not valid, a decision that has been hailed as a major achievement by activists in Lebanon.
Iranian pop star releases taboo-breaking video addressing homosexuality
Iranian pop star Googoosh has released a video that addresses homosexual love, causing a stir in the Islamic republic, where the topic is taboo.
Ireland : Report says 30% of LGBT employees harassed at work
A new report has found that 30% of lesbian, gay and bisexual employees have been harassed at work.
Oxford, MS Unanimously Passes Pro-LGBT Resolution
Tonight Oxford, Mississippi unanimously passed a resolution recognizing the dignity and worth of all city residents – including those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT). Oxford joins two other Mississippi cities – Starkville and Hattiesburg – which both passed similar resolutions earlier this year.
Maryland Transgender Non-Discrimination Bill Passes Full Senate
Today the Fairness for All Marylanders Act, a bill that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity in employment, housing, public accommodations and credit, passed the full Senate after last week having been voted out of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee.