-Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg presides over another same-sex wedding. -HRC President Chad Griffin apologizes for neglecting the transgender community. -A transgender woman is murdered in Memphis, TN. -Winston-Salem, NC begins recognizing out-of-state same-sex marriage licenses. -Seven Egyptian men…
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XGW Digest: September 6, 2014
-Facebook introduces gender-neutral options for identifying family members. -Colombia’s Constitutional Court expands adoption rights for same-sex couples. -An ex-gay survivor opens up about being sexually abused by his counselor. -Mexico’s Coahuila State legalizes marriage equality. -A public school district cuts…
XGW Digest: August 30, 2014
-Ecuador announces that it will begin recognizing same-sex unions. -A gay couple is beaten by a mob in Athens, Greece. -The season premiere of Doctor Who features a lesbian kiss. -The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals challenges the weak arguments…
XGW Digest: August 23, 2014
-The US Supreme Court issues a stay on Virginia’s marriage ruling. -A New Jersey middle school orders a transgender girl to dress like a boy. -A Republican super PAC commits $2 million toward electing candidates that support gay rights. -A…
XGW Digest: August 16, 2014
-A British man is charged and fined for advocating anti-gay violence on Facebook. -One hundred activists turn out for a gay pride rally in Uganda. -Gay rights activists march in Nepal. -Kenyan legislators draft a “stone the gays” bill. -A…
XGW Digest: August 9, 2014
-A gay man from Ghana is granted asylum in the U.S. -Australia’s Parliament schedules a vote on marriage equality. –Slate talks with celibate gay Christians. -A Florida circuit judge orders the state to recognize an out-of-state same-sex marriage. -A referendum…
XGW Digest: August 2, 2014
-A tow company owner is arrested for illegally towing cars during Orlando Gay Days. -The Alaska Supreme Court extends survivor benefits to same-sex couples. -The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals upholds the overturning of Virginia’s marriage ban. -North Carolina Attorney…
XGW Digest: July 26, 2014
-The Colorado Supreme Court stops Denver – but not Boulder or Pueblo Counties – from issuing same-sex marriage licenses. -The US Supreme Court extends the stay on the overturning of Utah’s marriage ban. -Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Priefer is suspended…
XGW Digest: July 19, 2014
-Olympian Ian Thorpe comes out of the closet. -Support for marriage equality drops in the Czech Republic. -A former teacher receives an apology 42 years after being fired for being gay. -An ex-gay pastor is charged with sexually assaulting a…
XGW Digest: July 12, 2014
-An anti-gay archbishop is placed under investigation for sexual misconduct with other men. -A new study finds positive outcomes for children raised by same-sex couples. -Kyiv Pride is canceled by Ukrainian authorities. -Support for marriage equality grows among evangelicals. -A…