Wednesday, October 28, 2009

GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this year, the state of Iowa legalized same-sex marriages after a 10-year ban, putting Iowa on the nation's map. As a result of the ruling, the Des Moines Marriott Downtown has created an exciting opportunity opportunity for all couples to make the commitment of a lifetime at their luxurious downtown property.
A number of stories are coming out today marking the President’s signature of the Matthew Shepard & James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.  I’ll add links here as I come across them: A CNN.com piece on Elke Kennedy who lost her gay son two years ago in a crime of hate: For Elke Kennedy, the significance [...]
As we look forward to President Obama’s signing a strong hate crimes bill into law today, I wanted to share a video tribute produced for HRC’s National Dinner this year honoring the tireless work of Dennis and Judy Shepard with the Edward M. Kennedy National Leadership Award.  The Matthew Shepard & James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes [...]
An editorial in today’s Washington Post celebrates President Obama’s signature today of “the nation’s first significant pro-gay rights legislation” (although I’d note it’s even more profound as our first major pro-LGBT legislation).  They do point out however that much work remains to be done.  This milestone represents our inevitable progress toward equality and now it is [...]
Winners of Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival juried and audience awards were announced today. The list includes "The Man Who Loved Yngve," "Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement" and "Waxie Moon."
The Canadian Cancer Society in Ontario has developed a new information and awareness resource entitled "Facts about Tobacco for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual People: Reasons and Resources for Quitting Smoking".
Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson issued his second apology in 12 months Tuesday and was told to stay away from the team while the NFL and the Chiefs complete their investigation into his use of a gay slur.

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