gay rights
Pride and Parenting: Gay Fatherhood in America
November 2, 2009 - 11:40am (Print)
In her new book, Gay Fatherhood: Narratives of Family and Citizenship in America, Ellen Lewin investigates the nuances of gay adoption and describes the many challenges gay men face—from the “family values” Right as much as from the “radical queer” Left—as they actively seek to become parents.
First-Ever Legal Challenge to Jamaica’s Anti-Gay Laws
by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check
October 26, 2011 - 12:33pm (Print)
AIDS-Free World has presented a first-ever legal challenge to Jamaica's anti-gay laws, by filing a petition at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights on behalf of two gay men whose names are being withheld to protect their safety.
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Uganda's "Anti-Homosexuality Bill" Is Back
March 25, 2011 - 10:45am (Print)
Crimes like the January murder of Ugandan LGBT rights activist David Kato underscore the additional danger that gay Ugandans face if the Anti-Homosexuality Bill passes.
First Female President Elected in Brazil
by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check
November 1, 2010 - 7:47am (Print)
This weekend, Brazilians elected their first female president yesterday, a woman who was a victim of government torture and later a cabinet minister. She has focused on eradicating poverty as a main goal, and was until recently a supporter of reproductive and sexual health and rights.
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Sen. DeMint: No Gay or Unmarried Female Teachers Allowed
by Amie Newman
October 4, 2010 - 3:23pm (Print)
Senator Jim DeMint, of South Carolina, believes gay people and women who are not married have no place teaching our children in schools. He also believes he's the one being persecuted.
Defense Bill Block Slashes Abortion Access, Gay Rights And Immigrant Rights
by Amie Newman
September 22, 2010 - 12:08pm (Print)
Republicans block a vote on the Defense Authorization Bill and refuse to allow consideration of the rights of servicewomen seeking abortion care - with their own funds; the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, allowing gay military members the right to live openly and freely while serving this country; and the DREAM Act which allows young immigrants a pathway towards citizenship by going to college or joining the American military.
Christine O'Donnell's Gay Former Outreach Director Speaks
by Amie Newman
September 16, 2010 - 12:36pm (Print)
Meet Wade Richards: Christine O'Donnell's former outreach director for The Savior's Alliance for Lifting the Truth, a gay man who used to rail against homosexuality with O'Donnell. When he shared his confusion over his sexuality with O'Donnell - she promptly ignored him.
California Judge to Same-Sex Couples: One More Week Until Marriage
by Amie Newman
August 12, 2010 - 4:42pm (Print)
Judge Vaughn Walker, the man behind the overturning of California's Proposition 8, which would have outlawed same-sex marriage, is giving supporters of the proposition one more week to seek a permanent stay. If not, same sex couples are free to marry in California as soon as August 18th.
Roundup: Sharron Angle Keeps Talking
by Beth Saunders, RH Reality Check
August 6, 2010 - 10:02am (Print)
Sharron Angle keeps saying crazy things, while two Senators protect your taxpayer money from having to sit next to slutty money at the insurance office.
Senate Confirms Kagan for U.S. Supreme Court
by Amie Newman
August 5, 2010 - 3:32pm (Print)
Elena Kagan has been confirmed by the Senate as our next Supreme Court Justice.
