British Scouts Consider Change To Let Atheists In
Atheists could be allowed into Britain’s boy and girl scouts after more than a century.
Category: National News
Maine Gay Marriage Law Effective Dec. 29
Maine’s voter-approved same-sex marriage law is going into effect on Dec. 29, and there’s a possibility that some marriage licenses can be issued even though the date falls on a Saturday.
Counties Set To Provide Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
Ten same-sex couples were selected in a lottery Monday to receive some of the first licenses issued under the new Washington state law allowing gay marriage.
Dabakis Wins McAdams’ Utah Senate Seat
Utah Democratic Party Chairman Jim Dabakis has emerged from a crowded field to win the state Senate seat vacated by Ben McAdams.
Prosecutors Offer Plea Bargain In Family Research Council Shooting
Prosecutors are offering a plea bargain to Floyd Corkins, the man accused in the August shooting of a building manager at the conservative Family Research Council.
Law Banning Gay ‘Conversion Therapy’ Put On Hold By Judge
A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction on California’s ban on “conversion” therapy—a method some say can help turn a gay person straight.
Minn. Activists Strategize On Passing Gay Marriage
More than 500 people gathered in Minneapolis this weekend to discuss strategy for legalizing gay marriage in Minnesota, and how to get enough votes to do it.
Final Days Of Veto Session To Set Stage For January
Lawmakers in their last days in office could get the chance to vote on deals to expand gambling, fix the state’s pension crisis and allow same-sex marriage.
Supporters Raised $5M+ For Gay Marriage In Md.
Supporters of a Maryland ballot measure in favor of gay marriage raised more than twice the amount of opponents trying to defeat the measure.
Ukraine Fights Spreading HIV Epidemic
International organizations have urged the Ukrainian government to increase funding for treatment and do more to prevent HIV from spreading from high-risk groups into the mainstream population, where it is even harder to manage and control.
