Tag: Robert Gates
HRC: Nation Would Be “Better Off” Without Rick Perry’s Discriminatory Views
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry said on Meet the Press that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) would be “better off” without openly LGB employees and volunteers.
Walker Campaign Refuses to Say If Children Need to be “Protected” from LGBT Americans
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, released the following statement after Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign refused to answer a question from a Washington Post columnist about whether Walker “thought children needed to be protected from gay men.”
HRC Condemns Scott Walker’s Shameful and Offensive Comments on Boy Scouts of America’s Ban
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, released the following statement in response to Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s assertion that he supports the Boy Scouts of America (BSA)’s discriminatory policy that bars gay, lesbian and bisexual adults from serving as employees and troop leaders.
HRC Urges Boy Scouts of America to Take Full Step to LGBT Equality
Boy Scouts’ move to allow gay adults to participate in organisation marks a moment, but falls short of goal of full inclusion.
In historic first, Boy Scouts to lead NYC Pride March
In a historic first, New York-area Boy Scouts and members of the Brooklyn Chapter of Scouts for Equality, an organization composed largely of Boy Scouts of America (BSA) alumni dedicated to ending the BSA’s ban on gay members and leaders, will be among the groups leading the 44th Annual NYC Pride March, the nation’s oldest and largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) pride event.
Army Private Bradley Manning Is No Gay Role-Model
Since late December, the GLBT community has celebrated repeal of the “Don’t Ask; Don’t Tell” policy that precluded Gay soldiers from serving openly. Simultaneously, another event has cast a dark cloud over the reputation of all Gay soldiers and potential soldiers who intend to become open about their sexuality.