Rep. Barney Frank to Marry Longtime Partner
Retiring Rep. Barney Frank, a gay pioneer in Congress, announced in January that he will marry his longtime partner, Jim Ready.
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Utah School District Sued Over Student’s Suicide
A Utah couple has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a school district that claims it failed to protect their son from years of bullying, hazing and false sex assault allegations that led to his suicide.
Gay Minn. Police Officer Lawsuit Stands
Settlement talks are set next month in a federal lawsuit filed by a former St. Cloud police officer who alleges the police department discriminated against him because he’s gay.
Minn School Board Likely to Support Sexuality Policy
The majority of school board members in Minnesota’s largest school district say they’re inclined to support a sexual orientation policy.
Md Gov Hosts Meeting with Gay Marriage Backers
A measure to legalize same-sex marriage in Maryland puts more emphasis on protecting religious freedom than a bill that failed last year, Gov. Martin O’Malley said.
HIV-Infected Man Fights to Become Atlanta Officer
A former investigator with the city of Los Angeles claims Atlanta police rejected his job application solely because he has HIV.
NH Bill Would Allow Service Refusal to Gay Couples
Florists, caterers and other wedding-related businesses could turn away engaged gay couples under legislation before the New Hampshire House.
NJ Dems Firm on Gay Marriage Despite Veto Threat
Republican Gov. Chris Christie vowed to veto a gay marriage bill under consideration in the New Jersey Legislature.
Maryland Woman Says Hospital Denied Same-Sex Visit
A Maryland woman says she was denied the right to visit her same-sex partner at Washington Adventist Hospital.
Expert: Victims Must Learn to Deal With Bullies
In the wake of more bullying-related suicides and the issue being addressed in schools throughout Wyoming, questions remain of what can be done.
