Dozens Line Up For Gay Marriage Licenses
The mood was festive in Seattle as dozens of gay and lesbian couples got in line to pick up marriage licenses at the King County auditor’s office.
Archive for December, 2012
St. Louis’ PrideFest To Change Location
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the annual gay pride festival will take place June 29-30 at Soldiers Memorial.
Smokers Celebrate As US State Legalizes Marijuana
The crowds of happy people lighting joints under Seattle’s Space Needle early Thursday morning with nary a police officer in sight bespoke the new reality: Marijuana is legal under Washington state law.
W.Va. Woman Denied Driver’s License In Wife’s Name
The Division of Motor Vehicles won’t issue Cynthia Landis a license in that name because she’s married to a woman.
Jack White Explains Those Lady Gaga Comments
After questioning Lady Gaga’s authenticity in an interview with Esquire UK, Jack White has found himself in the midst of what he calls a “tabloidesque drama.”
Mormon Website Embraces LGBT Community
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which has fought against same-sex marriage throughout the United States, launched a website on Thursday that preaches understanding and compassion for the gay and lesbian community.
Catholic Notre Dame Announces Services For Gay Students
Notre Dame announced that it will create services for students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning, as in those who are still figuring out their sexual identity.
University Faculty Steps Toward Same-Sex Benefits
The University of Memphis Faculty Senate has advanced its support of same-sex partner benefits for university employees.
George Takei Beams Into Archie’s Riverdale
Actor and equal rights advocate George Takei, whose portrayal of the Star Trek character in television and film has made him a science fiction legend, is crossing a new frontier this week by appearing as himself in issue No. 6 of Archie Comics’ “Kevin Keller,” a series about Riverdale’s only gay teenager.
Helena Council Supports Anti-Discrimination Rule
Helena’s city commissioners have given initial approval to an ordinance that would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation.
