-The European Union declares that new members must protect LGBT rights.

-The Netherlands offers asylum to LGBT Iraqis.

-A former Mormon bishop expresses his support for LGBT equality.

-The Boy Scouts of America decides to maintain its ban on gay scouts and leaders.

-An anti-gay effort falls short in California.

-Chick-Fil-A president Dan Cathy leaves no doubt about what he thinks of gay people.

-NOM claims that Kraft was bullied into creating its rainbow Oreo ad.

-A Kentucky teenager is savagely beaten for being gay.

-A straight Eagle Scout returns his badge to protest the Boy Scouts’ continued anti-gay policies.

-A bar in Idaho boycotts Pepsi and MillerCoors products to protest those companies’ support for the gay community.

-The National Association of the Deaf endorses marriage equality.

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