Queensland Lesbian Couple Plans Civil Union Celebration
WHEN the Michaels' first child is born in April, they want it to know it came into the world as part of a loving family. A loving, legally recognised, family.
Lesbian officer gets VIP seat for Obama speech
When “don’t ask, don’t tell” was repealed Sept. 20, Col. Ginger Wallace thought it would mean she’d finally get to recognize the silent sacrifice of her partner in front of her colleagues and military friends.
Gay/lesbian support group offers scholarships
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) North Bay Chapter is accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors graduating in 2012 who are planning to attend a university or college.
Retirement Options Limited For Gay And Lesbian Seniors
As gay and lesbian people age, their need for retirement options mirrors those of the general population. But they often face unique challenges, especially when it comes to finding housing. For instance, some active-living retirement facilities don't allow unmarried couples to live together. And some gay seniors fear a cold shoulder from staff or fellow retirees.
Saint Joseph's University lesbian couple denied contest access
PHILADELPHIA — A simple Valentine’s Day contest has turned into a controversy on the campus of Saint Joseph’s University.
Gender activists hail justice for slain lesbian
Almost exactly six years after teenager Zoliswa Nkonyana was stoned, kicked and beaten to death for being a lesbian, her four killers were sentenced to an effective 14 years in jail for a hate crime that led to a protracted trial with more than 40 postponements.
Miley Cyrus: 'Inequality Makes Me Feel Sick'
Star Supports Gay And Lesbian Rights...
Eric James Borges remembrance
A valley college remembers a student who committed suicide. College of the Sequoias in Visalia held a remembrance for Eric James Borges The gay teen filmmaker committed suicide last week. He recently produced a youtube video trying to prevent other gay and lesbian teens from taking their own lives. His friends and followers say his suicide does not take away from his message. Eric James's video ...
Coming Together to Make it Better:
Conference supporting LGBTQ youth Saturday Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Youth (LGBTQ) face enormous family, peer and societal pressures.
Eric James Borges' Suicide Note, Memorial Service Sheds New Insight Into Bullied Gay Teen's Life
A published excerpt from a suicide note and comments made by friends at a memorial service are shedding new light on a gay teen filmmaker who took his own life earlier this month.