World : Top Stories from LGBTQ Nation for 05/31/2014‏

Updates from LGBTQ Nation The Nation's Most Followed Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer News Source Own a business, or provide a service? Get listed in our Business / Service Directory. In the 05/31/2014 edition: Jason Collins honored by Los Angeles city council Queer Nation blasts HRC for ‘hypocrisy’ on LGBT workplace protections Hate group asks members to reject mail bearing Harvey Milk stamp Nathan Lane in ‘The Nance’ to be broadcast on movie screens and PBS Kan. Democrat who opposes same-sex marriage leaving party for GOP Thousands march in Cyprus’ first ever LGBT pride parade Dr. Robi Ludwig: Why the words you spoke are dangerous, and the one you forgot to say The wait ends: Marriage equality in Illinois takes effect statewide on Sunday Moscow police detain two at unsanctioned gay pride demonstration Obama issues proclamation declaring June LGBT Pride Month ACLU urges judge to reject stay request in Wis. same-sex marriage case Obama to attend DNC’s LGBT gala in New York ACLU files brief opposing Florida’s motion to dismiss marriage lawsuits

Jason Collins honored by Los Angeles city council May 31, 2014 04:00 pm Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player, was among those honored Saturday by the Los Angeles City Council as part of a kickoff of the city’s LGBT heritage month. Collins, a center for the Brooklyn Nets, said he hopes that one day being openly gay is not a big deal. “So many people are working hard to improve LGBT rights, equality. I’m honored to be part of the conversation.” Read in browser »   Queer Nation blasts HRC for ‘hypocrisy’ on LGBT workplace protections May 31, 2014 01:00 pm NEW YORK — The gay rights activist group Queer Nation this week blasted the the Human Rights Campaign, the national’s largest LGBT lobbying group, for condemning Vatican hiring policies while it lobbies for passage of a workplace discrimination bill that includes religious protections. Read in browser »   Hate group asks members to reject mail bearing Harvey Milk stamp May 31, 2014 12:30 pm The rabidly anti-gay hate group, the American Family Association, is protesting the recent release of the Harvey Milk postage stamp by encouraging its members to refuse to accept any mail bearing the stamp. “Honoring predator Harvey Milk on a U.S. postage stamp is disturbing to say the least,” said AFA President Tim Wildmon. Read in browser »   Nathan Lane in ‘The Nance’ to be broadcast on movie screens and PBS May 31, 2014 12:30 pm NEW YORK -- "The Nance" starring Nathan Lane has already been on Broadway. Now get ready for its appearance on movie screens and TV. A recording of Douglas Carter Beane's play will be broadcast to more than 300 movie theaters in the U.S. and Canada beginning June 23. The play will also be featured on "Live From Lincoln Center" this fall on PBS. Read in browser »   Kan. Democrat who opposes same-sex marriage leaving party for GOP May 31, 2014 11:00 am TOPEKA, Kan. -- A Kansas House member announced Friday she was leaving the Democratic Party to seek re-election as a Republican, citing what she calls Democratic hostility to her opposition to abortion and gay rights. Read in browser »   Thousands march in Cyprus’ first ever LGBT pride parade May 31, 2014 10:30 am NICOSIA, Cyprus -- Several thousand people have turned out for Cyprus' first gay pride parade, an event which organizers say show that Cypriots are shedding their conservative views. Read in browser »   Dr. Robi Ludwig: Why the words you spoke are dangerous, and the one you forgot to say May 31, 2014 10:00 am One of the strangest cornerstones of life in new millennium media is not the question on whether someone will blame a current tragedy on the LGBT community, it is how quickly they will run to do it. From 9/11, to earthquakes, to floods and British rain, it is LGBT caused, according to these factions. The Isla Vista killings were no different. Read in browser »   The wait ends: Marriage equality in Illinois takes effect statewide on Sunday May 31, 2014 09:30 am The waiting ends Sunday, when Illinois' 102 counties may begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Gay couples and gay-rights advocates across the state will mark the date with blessing ceremonies and group weddings, and several county clerks offices will make an exception and offer office hours that day for license-seekers unwilling to wait until Monday morning. Read in browser »   Moscow police detain two at unsanctioned gay pride demonstration May 31, 2014 09:00 am MOSCOW -- Police in the Russian capital have detained two protesters who were holding an unsanctioned gay pride demonstration. Read in browser »   Obama issues proclamation declaring June LGBT Pride Month May 31, 2014 08:00 am WASHINGTON — The White House on Friday issued a proclamation by President Barack Obama, declaring June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, saying his administration "stands alongside all those who fight for LGBT rights." Read in browser »   ACLU urges judge to reject stay request in Wis. same-sex marriage case May 31, 2014 07:30 am MADISON, Wis. — The American Civil Liberties Union is urging a federal judge to reject Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen’s request to stay any future ruling striking down Wisconsin’s gay marriage ban. Read in browser »   Obama to attend DNC’s LGBT gala in New York May 31, 2014 06:00 am WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is planning visits next month to Boston and New York to raise money for Democrats, and while in New York he'll attend an LGBT gala with DNC chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Read in browser »   ACLU files brief opposing Florida’s motion to dismiss marriage lawsuits May 31, 2014 06:00 am The ACLU of Florida has responded to the state’s request to dismiss the consolidated lawsuit challenging Florida’s ban on same-sex marriage. Read in browser »   Recent Articles: Colo. civil rights panel: Baker must make cakes for same-sex ceremonies Medicare coverage ban on gender reassignment surgery lifted National Park Service announces effort to mark historic LGBT sites Chris Kluwe named Grand Marshall at Capital Pride Fla. attorney general: Same-sex marriage would ‘impose significant public harm’