World : Top Stories from LGBTQ Nation for 06/14/2014‏

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In the 06/14/2014 edition: Alabama appeals court rules state’s sodomy law unconstitutional More than 500 married, same-sex couples in Wisconsin left in legal limbo Not too late for Father’s Day… Hallmark has an eCard for two greatest dads Obama gives nod to gay dads in annual Father’s Day proclamation Transgender candidate for Nev. state Assembly wins GOP primary Broader decision on Indiana same-sex marriage ban could be coming ‘Safe in my Hands’ – Allstate releases stunning new video celebrating pride Gay candidate’s ad campaign features husband, ‘plan for ‘happily ever after’ SF Pride to honor Chelsea Manning, ban National Guard over transgender policy Bill introduced in Senate to affirm U.S. commitment to international LGBT rights Alabama appeals court rules state’s sodomy law unconstitutional Jun 14, 2014 06:00 pm MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- An Alabama appeals court on Friday ruled that the state's ban on consensual oral and anal sex, aimed at criminalizing homosexual conduct, is unconstitutional. The appeals courts said that a portion of Alabama's sexual misconduct statute -- which reads in part, "consent is no defense to a prosecution" -- was unconstitutional. Read in browser »   More than 500 married, same-sex couples in Wisconsin left in legal limbo Jun 14, 2014 05:00 pm MILWAUKEE -- A federal judge's order for Wisconsin officials to stop issuing same-sex marriage licenses didn't address the legal status of the more than 550 gay marriages conducted in the last week, and subsequent statements by state officials have not removed the uncertainty. Read in browser »   Not too late for Father’s Day… Hallmark has an eCard for two greatest dads Jun 14, 2014 05:00 pm It's not too late to find a Father's Day card for your two dads! Hallmark has the answer for kids with the two "world's greatest dads" -- a special eCard created by transgender artist Kylie Summer Wu. The "I'll Take Two" card depicts a young girl shopping for Father's Day gifts, selecting two of each item... Read in browser »   Obama gives nod to gay dads in annual Father’s Day proclamation Jun 14, 2014 01:30 pm President Barack Obama gave a nod to gay dads in his annual Father’s Day Proclamation, issued by the White House on Friday" "...This is a task for every father -- whether married or single, gay or straight, natural or adoptive -- and every child deserves someone who will step up and fill this role." Read in browser »   Transgender candidate for Nev. state Assembly wins GOP primary Jun 14, 2014 12:30 pm RENO, Nev. -- A transgender woman seeking a seat in the Nevada state Assembly won her Republican primary this week, and if elected in November, could become the nation’s first openly transgender state legislator. Lauren Scott, co-founder and executive director of Equality Nevada, won the GOP nomination to represent Nevada’s 30th District. Read in browser »   Broader decision on Indiana same-sex marriage ban could be coming Jun 14, 2014 11:30 am INDIANAPOLIS -- A federal judge's lengthy deliberations on whether to stay his ruling recognizing a same-sex Indiana couple's marriage could signal that a broader decision is coming, legal experts say. The state asked a federal judge for the stay on May 8, and a marriage law expert says it is "absolutely unusual" for a judge to take so much time to grant a stay. Read in browser »   ‘Safe in my Hands’ – Allstate releases stunning new video celebrating pride Jun 14, 2014 10:00 am Allstate Insurance celebrates LGBT Pride this month with a stunning new animated film set to “Safe in My Hands,” a new single from openly gay singer-songwriter Eli Lieb. “We believe everyone should be treated with respect and without judgment no matter who they love,” says Allstate. Read in browser »   Gay candidate’s ad campaign features husband, ‘plan for ‘happily ever after’ Jun 14, 2014 10:00 am Brett Smiley, an openly gay Democratic candidate for for mayor of Providence, R.I., has released a campaign video focusing on how he gets things done, including his "plan for happily ever after.” The ad, titled "Man with a Plan," features a re-creation of Smiley on one knee, proposing to his husband Jim DeRentis. Read in browser »   SF Pride to honor Chelsea Manning, ban National Guard over transgender policy Jun 14, 2014 09:00 am SAN FRANCISCO -- Organizers of San Francisco have banned the National Guard from participating in this year's festival in response to the military's ban on openly transgender service members, and instead will celebrate a controversial transgender Army private who leaked military secrets as their honorary grand marshal. Read in browser »   Bill introduced in Senate to affirm U.S. commitment to international LGBT rights Jun 14, 2014 08:00 am BOSTON -- As the nation celebrates National LBGT Pride Month, U.S. Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), chairman of the Foreign Relations Subcommittee on International Development and Foreign Assistance, on Friday introduced legislation that would affirm LGBT human rights are a foreign policy priority for the U.S. government. Read in browser »   Recent Articles: Eighth Idaho town passes LGBT inclusive non-discrimination ordinance Michael Sam signed to four-year contract with St. Louis Rams Federal judge puts same-sex marriages in Wisconsin on hold pending appeal Christie denounces comment by Perry comparing homosexuality to alcoholism WWE legend Pat Patterson comes out publicly after ‘50 years in the closet’ Bron : LGBTQ NATION