Feb 26 Arizona governor vetoes religious freedom bill By Associated Press Gov. Jan Brewer on Wednesday vetoed a Republican bill that set off a national debate over gay rights, religion and discrimination and subjected Arizona to blistering criticism from major corporations and political leaders from both parties. Continue reading
Feb 14 Kansas bill legalizing refusal of service to same-sex couples passes House but meets friction in Senate By Justin Scuiletti A Kansas bill seeking to protect the refusal of services to same-sex couples based on religious beliefs -- one that sparked a national outcry Wednesday after passing the state’s House -- now seems to be facing a roadblock in the… Continue reading
Feb 13 It may be warm in Sochi, but these 5 things are chilling U.S-Russia relations By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press The weather is warm at this year's Winter Olympics in Sochi, yet U.S.-Russian relations are still in the deep freeze. Back in 2009, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton gave Russia's top diplomat a red button labeled "reset" to symbolize… Continue reading
Feb 06 UN Secretary General criticizes discrimination in speech to IOC By Bridget Bowman United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon addressed the International Olympic Committee in Sochi Thursday, emphasizing the importance of supporting the gay community in the face of discrimination. “Many professional athletes, gay and straight, are speaking out against prejudice,” said… Continue reading
Feb 04 Watch Debating how issues of sexual orientation will play at the Sochi games By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 04 Watch International Olympic Committee speaks out against using Sochi as ‘stage for political dissent’ By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 04 As gay rights spotlight shifts to Sochi, sides square off back in the U.S. By Bridget Bowman One week before the Winter Olympics were set to begin in Sochi, 40 human rights groups sent a letter to the games’ top American sponsors, urging them to pressure Russia to address its anti-gay policies. “Discrimination has no place… Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch News Wrap: Haiyan, the most powerful storm of the year, hits the Philippines News Wrap: Haiyan, the most powerful storm of the year, hits the Philippines… Continue watching
Nov 05 Watch Employment Non-Discrimination Act support reflects changing attitudes in GOP Employment Non-Discrimination Act support reflects changing attitudes in GOP… Continue watching
Jun 26 Watch Gay Rights Advocates Score Supreme Court Victories on Same-Sex Marriage Gay Rights Advocates Score Supreme Court Victories on Same-Sex Marriage… Continue watching