The executive committee of the Boy Scouts of America proposed a change to its national policy that would lift an existing ban on openly gay scouts participating in the organization.
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A recent poll found that more than 81 percent of millenials support same-sex marriage.
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Under-reported problems, such as homelessness and sexual abuse, loom large for LGBTQ people.
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USC’s decision to host a Visions and Voices panel Thursday on queer television just goes to show that more people today are discussing queer characters and their impact on television. Over the past 50 years, television has taken large strides to portray more LGBTQ characters. But though queer television is no longer a niche topic, [...]
Read the rest of this article »Gay marriage faces paradigm shift
This past week, the Obama administration made an unprecedented move in its filing of an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in which it encouraged the court to strike down Proposition 8. The 2008 passage of California’s now-infamous ballot initiative ensured that same-sex marriage would remain illegal under the provisions of California’s state [...]
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A high school in Indiana has gathered support in favor of a prom that bans gay students.
Read the rest of this article »Defense nominee’s apology should be accepted by all
Chuck Hagel’s nomination for secretary of defense has drawn a lot of ire for many reasons, but one criticism that should be discarded is in regard to a past comment with clear anti-gay sentiments. His recent apology aside, continued focus on the comment not only detracts from serious debate of Hagel’s qualifications for the position [...]
Read the rest of this article »Madonna trial indicates need to address sexual discrimination
A lawsuit against Madonna shows how much still needs to be accomplished for gay rights.
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Fundamentalists within the Republican Party should not dissuade conservative students; the party’s core ideas are ultimately sound.
Read the rest of this article »Harris pushes for same-sex marriage
California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris has requested that same-sex marriage be permitted throughout the state until an appeals court reaches a verdict on the constitutionality of Proposition 8. In 2008, California voters approved Proposition 8, which strictly defined marriage as being between a man and a woman. Harris argues that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional [...]
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