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New laws are intended to benefit gays

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:26:01 -0800
A handful of new state laws went into effect this year that extend or create protections and opportunities to individuals who identify themselves as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender — from anti-bullying laws to laws that provide same-sex unions the ability to become officially annulled.
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Civil unions just not good enough

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:10:50 -0800
Jane Harre’s Feb. 4 letter, “Pro-gay-marriage testimony flawed,” misses the point. This is about more than marriage. This is about how society treats lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people generally. Civil unions are simply one more excuse to treat LGBT people poorly.
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Nathan Manske: Black LGBTQ Stories: Are Black Gay Men Just Special Guests in a White Gay World? (VIDEO)

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:20:35 -0800
I'm From Driftwood is a 501(c)(3) non-profit forum for true lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) stories. The first full week in February, to commemorate Black History Month, every story will be from a member of the black LGBTQ community.
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LGBT community pushing for legalizing gay marriage in Ohio following Prop. 8 ruling

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:05:05 -0800
Bob Sferra considers himself lucky.
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Gay-lesbian advocate is Phoenix MLK honoree

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:25:25 -0800
Madelaine Adelman, co-chair of the Phoenix chapter of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, is one of six Living the Dream Award winners who will be recognized for their work at a breakfast honoring Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Appeals court reverses California gay marriage ban

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:03:37 -0800
A US federal appeals court struck down a California law Tuesday that strips gays and lesbians of the right to marry, in the latest round in America's long-running battle over same-sex marriage.
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Delano Eagle- South Crow calendar

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:38:55 -0800
Quilt Exhibit THROUGH MARCH 3 - Calico Quilters and the Delano Public Library, 160 Railroad Ave. E. will sponsor an exhibit of work by area quilters. The exhibit will be on view during library hours from Feb. 7 to March 3.
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Leading gay rights activist to speak in Croydon

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:16:48 -0800
A long-term gay rights activist is set to give a talk as part of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender History Month.
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Parents peeved over cards supporting gay youth

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:53:15 -0800
A group Manitoba parents are demanding two Grade 5 teachers remove cards displayed in their classrooms pledging support for gay and lesbian youth.
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National Gay Straight Alliance Day Seeks To Unite Organizations Nationwide

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:17:22 -0800
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students and their allies have an extra special reason to celebrate across the country today, as Jan. 25 marks the first National Gay-Straight Alliance Day.
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