Thursday, August 6, 2009

GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)

Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese applauded the United States Senate today for confirming Judge Sonia Sotomayor as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.  The Senate voted 68-31 with 9 Republicans voting in favor of confirmation.  Said Solmonese: “We commend the Senate for swiftly confirming Judge Sotomayor.  Judge Sotomayor has proven that [...]
Keep your fingers crossed that opponents of Washington State’s expanded Domestic Partner law have not turned in enough valid signatures to put the law up to voters on the November ballot.  As counting continues, the rate at which signatures are being rejected by state officials is higher than the what the opponents of the law [...]
A National Conversation about Race, Sexuality and Gender The Equality Forward essays are a collection of stories about race, sexuality and gender from some of today’s most distinct voices in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender-rights movement. Read their essays. Share your own story. Join us for a national conversation on August 13. And read more [...]
The American Psychological Association - the largest association of psychologists world-wide â€" now says it’s ethical -- and can be beneficial -- for counselors to help some clients reject gay or lesbian attractions. The association plans to promote the new...
A lesbian priest from Chicago has been named as a nominee for bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota. The Reverend Bonnie Perry is one of three nominees for the position. The nomination comes less than a month after the Episcopal Church lifted its freeze on approving gay bishops. Perry was also a nominee for bishop of California in 2005 but withdrew early in the race. She has been in a ...
A synagogue with conservative roots in Pompano Beach, Fla., wants to be the first of its kind in Broward County to hold commitment ceremonies for gay couples.

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