Today we learned that the murderer of Lateisha Green, a transgender woman from New York, will receive the maximum penalty: 25 years in prison. Dwight DeLee was convicted on July 17th of first degree manslaughter as a hate crime (see GLAAD’s blog post and HRC’s statement). While this is welcomed news, violence against the transgender community [...]
On Tuesday, August 11, the Anchorage Municipal Assembly passed an inclusive non-discrimination ordinance that would have protected LGBT residents of the city in the areas of housing, employment, and public accommodations. The 7-4 decision was a huge victory for all Alaskans and we’d like to congratulate our friends at Equality Works, the coalition that worked [...]
Yesterday, the Bowling Green City Council voted 6-1 to enact an ordinance prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in employment and public accommodation.  The Council separately (and unanimously) enacted a measure prohibiting discrimination in housing. It is possible that a referendum effort will be launched in an effort to roll back the new [...]
Gay and lesbian couples protesting the passage of Proposition 8 publicly showed their affection Saturday as they smooched in front of the Manchester Grand Hyatt.
As the heated Democratic primary race for Manhattan District Attorney enters its final four weeks, candidates for the top law enforcement job continue to vie for the instrumental support of the LGBT community. In a close three-way contest in which all hopefuls enjoy some degree of gay following, first-time contender Richard Aborn holds the distinction of being endorsed by the largest number of ...
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, one of the largest Christian denominations in the country, will decide this week whether to allow gay people in relationships to serve as clergy.
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