Recent GLBTQ News

January

Dead University of Texas student's body defaced with antigay epithets (01.10.2007)
The body of an 18-year-old fraternity pledge who died of alcohol poisoning was defaced with numerous antigay epithets and obscene drawings, according to a medical examiner's report.
Courtesy of Advocate Magazine

They Dress to Express (01.04.2007)
Earlier this year he wore a HOMOSEXUALITY IS SHAMEFUL tee (which he lettered with masking tape) in response to the school's Day of Silence, a nationwide event set aside to protest discrimination and harassment against gays, lesbians and transgender students.
Courtesy of MSNBC.com

Anti-Gay Marriage Group Withdraws Suit (01.04.2007)
Gay marriage opponents on Thursday withdrew a federal lawsuit that sought $5 million from lawmakers who blocked a vote in November on a proposed constitutional amendment outlawing same-sex marriage.
Courtesy of Chicago Tribune

'Don't ask, tell' proponent: Military now ready for gays (01.02.2007)
The Army general who was Joint Chiefs chairman when the Pentagon adopted its "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays says he no longer opposes allowing them to serve openly.
Courtesy of CNN.com

Mass. amendment to ban gay nuptials advances (01.02.2007)
BOSTON - Lawmakers in Massachusetts, the only state where gay marriage is legal, voted Tuesday to allow a proposed constitutional amendment to move forward that would effectively ban it.
Courtesy of MSNBC.com

December

Court says it can't force vote on same-sex marriage ban (12.27.2006)
The state's highest court ruled Wednesday it had no authority to force lawmakers to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage, but it still criticized them for not acting.
Courtesy of CNN.com

Despite Laws, Gay Wedding Industry Booms (12.24.2006)
Sharmayne Wesler, a planner with New York's annual GLBT Expo, credited the hubbub and well-publicized gay weddings like that of lesbian rocker Melissa Etheridge in 2003, with encouraging gays to formalize their relationships.
Courtesy of MSNBC.com

Lesbian fire chief demoted in harassment settlement (12.22.2006)
The nation's first openly lesbian big-city fire chief was demoted without severance pay Friday amid allegations of discrimination and sexual harassment.
Courtesy of CNN.com

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