Tag: Chad Griffin
Putin Defends Russia’s Anti-LGBT Law, Lies to World about Impact it has on LGBT Russians, Visitors
Yesterday on ABC’s This Week with George Stephanopoulos, Russian President Vladimir Putin defended Russia’s anti-LGBT law, saying gays and lesbians are not discriminated against in Russia and the law is aimed at protecting children.
U.S. District Judge Rules Oklahoma Ban on Marriage Equality Unconstitutional
Today U.S. District Judge Terence Kern ruled that Oklahoma’s ban on marriage equality is unconstitutional. His ruling is stayed pending appeal, meaning marriages will not occur immediately in the Sooner State.
NJ Gov. Chris Christie Vetoes Transgender Rights Bill
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed today a bill that would have made it easier for transgender residents to obtain an amended birth certificate.
Utah Gov. Strips Marriage Rights from Lawfully Wed Same-Sex Couples
Today Utah Governor Gary Herbert’s office directed state agencies not to recognize as valid the legal marriages of same-sex couples performed after a federal court ruled in favor of marriage equality in December.
Corporate America Champions LGBT Equality in Record Numbers
In what was a historic year of progress for the equal rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Americans, corporate America stood out as a true leader in the fight for basic fairness and dignity.
Corporate America Champions LGBT Equality in Record Numbers
In what was a historic year of progress for the equal rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Americans, corporate America stood out as a true leader in the fight for basic fairness and dignity.