Tag: Minnesota
Gay Marriage, States, and the Church
In states with gay marriage on the ballot, churches and community organizations have an opportunity to reflect love in midst of political differences, says faith-based website, followme.org.
Brad Pitt Makes $100K Contribution to HRC’s Marriage Efforts
The Human Rights Campaign, the America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organisation, today announced a $100,000 gift from Brad Pitt to support the organisation’s marriage efforts.
Catholic Church and NOM Responsible for 60 Percent of All Anti-Equality Funding in Four Marriage Ballot States
The Catholic Church is funnelling unprecedented dollar amounts into the four states where marriage equality is on the ballot this fall – Minnesota, Maryland, Maine and Washington – and in many cases, parishioners may not even be aware that their dollars are being used to fund discrimination.
Five Anti-Gay Activists Added to Commentator Accountability Project
GLAAD, America’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organisation, today announced the addition of several Minnesota-based anti-LGBT activists to the Commentator Accountability Project (CAP).
Call to Reinstate “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” if Elected President Dangerous, Costly
The Human Rights Campaign, America’s largest civil rights organisation dedicated to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality, today rebuked comments made by presidential aspirant Tim Pawlenty that he would reinstate “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” if elected president. Based upon an interview conducted with Pawlenty by the American Family Association, an organisation designated as a “hate group,” it’s unclear whether the former Minnesota governor understands the potentially dangerous ramifications of his comments.
GLAAD Releases Profiles of Anti-LGBT Activists in ME, MD, MN, WA
GLAAD, the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organisation, today released new profiles and updates to previous profiles included in its Commentator Accountability Project (CAP).