Tag: USA
LGBT Students in Public Schools Would be Safer with Student Non-Discrimination Act
The Human Rights Campaign, the America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, today thanked Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) for putting LGBT young people first by introducing the Student Non-Discrimination Act (SNDA) in the U.S. Senate.
HRC Statement on the Passing of U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg
Today Human Rights Campaign (HRC) president Chad Griffin released the following statement upon learning U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg had passed away:
California Senate approves tax penalty bill aimed at Boy Scouts
The state Senate approved legislation Wednesday that would strip tax-exempt status from nonprofit groups including the Boy Scouts of America that deny participation of people based on sexual orientation or religion.
Jallen Messersmith comes out as gay
Jallen Messersmith of Benedictine College in Atchison, Kan., has come out and is believed to be the first openly gay player in U.S. men’s college basketball.
Boy Scouts of America Takes Historic Step Forward For Gay Scouts, Leaves Gay Scout Leaders Behind
In a historic move, 1,400 leaders from the nation’s local Boy Scouts of America Councils gave the green light to equality for gay Scouts, voting to end the organisation’s long standing ban on gay youth.
Robbie Rogers is first openly gay athlete to play in US pro league
Los Angeles midfielder becomes the first openly gay man to play in US professional sport after reversing his decision to retire.