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California Supreme Court Declares State Marriage Laws Unconstitutional

Emily Douglas, RH Reality Check on May 15, 2008 - 1:42pm
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The California Supreme Court today declared the state's same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional.

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Almost All Sex Is Sin?

Carolina Austria, RH Reality Check, Asia on April 29, 2008 - 9:45am
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With a very limited and negative view of sexuality, the Catholic Church's attention always seems inordinately focused on what it views as "unnatural sex acts" -- and it doesn't bother distinguishing between consensual acts and abuse.


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In Iowa, Some Progress on LBGT Inclusion

Lynda Waddington, New Journalist Fellow on March 3, 2008 - 1:16am
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The 2007 school-climate survey released by the advocacy group Iowa Pride Network identified progress in ensuring the state's high schools provided safe learning experiences for LGBT youth.


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Coverage? Getting There. Access? Not Yet

Pamela Merritt, RH Reality Check on February 21, 2008 - 9:48am
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The promise of universal health care coverage appears to be within America's grasp. But health care reform must address barriers to access beyond coverage to be truly universal.


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Creating Change Starts with Opening Your Mind

Mimi Melles, Advocates for Youth on February 8, 2008 - 9:44am
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At the Creating Change conference, I learned that the key to movement building is bringing everyone to the table by creating the message that our issues are all tied to human rights.

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In Asia, Sexual Minorities Demand Equality

Masimba Biriwasha, RH Reality Check, Africa & Asia on January 28, 2008 - 9:43am
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Protecting the sexual and reproductive health rights of every person, regardless of their sexual orientation, is essential for a just social order. However, in many parts of Asia, sexual minorities face serious human rights violations.


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