-The Kansas Supreme Court upholds a lesbian mother’s parental rights. -The Obama Administration files a brief calling for the repeal of Prop 8. -British Cardinal Keith O’Brien resigns in the wake of allegations of inappropriate behavior. -The New York Legislature…
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XGW Digest: February 23, 2013
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-Another researcher accuses Joseph Nicolosi of NARTH of misusing his research. -Minnesota State Senator Scott Dibble announces introduction of a marriage equality bill. -Alaska Republicans make their feelings about civil unions clear. -The Mexican Supreme Court rules against an Oaxaca…
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XGW Digest: February 16, 2013
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-The late Jeanne Manford, founder of PFLAG, is chosen to receive the 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal. -Indiana Republicans postpone a legislative vote on a marriage amendment until next year. -A former member of Westboro Baptist Church poses for the NOH8…
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XGW Digest: February 9, 2013
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-The Wyoming Senate kills an anti-discrimination bill. -The French Assembly votes in favor of marriage equality. -French forces free two gay Malian men sentenced to execution. -An ex-gay advocate is caught using Grindr. -The British House of Commons votes for…
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XGW Digest: February 2, 2013
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-Catholic Charities threatens to pull out of Colorado over civil unions. -Kathleen Wynne becomes Ontario’s first female and first openly LGBT Premier. -At least 125,000 people rally for marriage equality in Paris. -The Boy Scouts’ national board meets to consider…
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XGW Digest: January 26, 2013
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-President Obama calls for equality for gay Americans in his inaugural address. -A bill is introduced in the Russian Parliament that would outlaw “homosexual propaganda.” -A Nashville music venue fires an employee for wearing a T-shirt with a pro-marriage equality…
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XGW Digest: January 19, 2013
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-Several hundred thousand protesters demonstrate against marriage equality in France. -Jodie Foster officially comes out of the closet. -Illinois business leaders speak out in favor of marriage equality. -Actor Victor Garber comes out of the closet. -British evangelical leader Steve…
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XGW Digest: January 12, 2013
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-Gene Robinson, the Episcopal Church’s first openly gay bishop, retires. -The Log Cabin Republicans campaign against former Senator Chuck Hagel’s nomination for Secretary of Defense. -The US Supreme Court sets dates for hearing the DOMA and Prop 8 cases. -Actor…
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XGW Digest: January 5, 2012
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-The first baby of 2013 in France is born to a lesbian couple. -Pro bowler Scott Norton kisses his husband on camera on ESPN. -Charges against gay theater producer David Cecil are dismissed by a Ugandan court. -Andrew Sullivan announces…
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XGW Digest: December 29, 2012
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-The Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals suspends California’s ban on ex-gay therapy for minors. -A new book argues for conservative Christian support for LGBT rights. -Religious right leaders blame the Newtown massacre on gays and liberals. -Frank Bruni chronicles…