Jun 20 Obama moves to ensure sick leave benefits for same-sex couples By Josh Lederman, Associated Press The Obama administration will work to ensure that gay and lesbian Americans are eligible to take leave from their jobs to care for a same-sex spouse, regardless of whether they live in a state that recognizes gay marriage, the White… Continue reading
Jun 16 Executive order to protect LGBT federal contractors against discrimination By Julie Pace, Associated Press The move follows years of pressure from gay rights groups for Obama to act on his own while a broader employment non-discrimination measure languishes on Capitol Hill. The Senate passed the legislation last year but the bill stalled in the… Continue reading
Jun 09 Texas GOP endorses ‘treatment’ for homosexuality By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas -- The Texas Republican Party now endorses so-called "reparative therapy" for gays, under a new platform given final approval at its annual convention Saturday. Continue reading
Jun 06 Texas GOP looks to recognize therapy aimed at turning gays straight By Paul J. Weber, Will Weissert, Associated Press The Texas Republican Party would endorse psychological treatment that seeks to turn gay people straight under a new platform partly aimed at rebuking laws in California and New Jersey that ban so-called "reparative therapy" on minors. A push to include… Continue reading
Mar 28 U.S. will recognize 300 same-sex marriages in Mich., Holder says By Joshua Barajas U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said Friday that the federal government will recognize the 300 same-sex marriages that took place last week in Michigan. Holder said in a statement that these Michigan couples will receive federal benefits. Continue reading
Feb 25 Watch News Wrap: Holder says state attorney generals aren’t obliged to enforce gay marriage bans By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 24 Ugandan president defends country’s harsh anti-gay bill By Joshua Barajas Despite international outcry, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed an anti-gay bill Monday that imposed harsh penalties for homosexual acts, with first-time offenders facing 14-year jail sentences. Anticipating pushback from the West, Museveni remained steadfast in his decision to pass the… Continue reading
Feb 21 Va. policy opens doors for transgender student-athletes, but does it go far enough? By Sam Lane A state board in Virginia on Wednesday approved a new policy that will allow transgender high school student-athletes to play a given sport based on the gender with which they identify. According to U.S. News and World Report, at least… Continue reading
Feb 16 Obama issues stern statement to Uganda about anti-gay bill By Kayla Ruble President Barack Obama has strongly rebuked Ugandan plans to enact anti-gay legislation that would set harsh prison sentences for some homosexual acts. Continue reading
Feb 10 Watch How does coming out by openly gay NFL prospect Michael Sam reflect changing attitudes? By PBS News Hour Continue watching