World : Top Stories from LGBTQ Nation for 06/13/2014‏

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In the 06/13/2014 edition: 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’ Nebraska Supreme Court dismisses same-sex divorce appeal Judge suggests she will put same-sex marriages in Wisconsin on hold - Says she would 'probably' issue her written decision later today More than 100,000 party in Israel at largest LGBT pride in the Middle East Maine primary winner could become youngest openly LGBT state lawmaker Iowa Supreme Court reverses conviction in HIV criminalization case Judge to hold hearing on Wisconsin same-sex marriages Eighth Idaho town passes LGBT inclusive non-discrimination ordinance Jun 13, 2014 04:30 pm VICTOR, Idaho -- A small eastern Idaho town near the border with Wyoming has passed an ordinance banning discrimination against a person because of sexual orientation or gender identity. Mayor Zach Smith says the city council unanimously approved the measure in the town of about 2,000 residents. Read in browser »   Michael Sam signed to four-year contract with St. Louis Rams Jun 13, 2014 03:30 pm ST. LOUIS -- Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted in the NFL, has been signed to a four-year, $2.65 million contract with St. Louis Rams. Fox Sports reports that the Rams announced on Thursday afternoon that they had signed all 11 of their picks from last month’s draft. Read in browser »   Federal judge puts same-sex marriages in Wisconsin on hold pending appeal Jun 13, 2014 03:25 pm MADISON, Wis. -- Same-sex marriages have been put on hold in Wisconsin by a federal judge who last week struck down the state's gay marriage ban as unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb's ruling Friday means that same-sex marriages, which have been taking place across the state for a week, will end while the case is pending. Read in browser »   Christie denounces comment by Perry comparing homosexuality to alcoholism Jun 13, 2014 02:30 pm SAN FRANCISCO -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is denouncing comments by fellow Republican Texas Gov. Rick Perry comparing homosexuality to alcoholism in which people can choose to change their behavior. Perry said earlier this week that people may feel “compelled to follow a particular lifestyle” but have the ability to decide not to do that. Read in browser »   WWE legend Pat Patterson comes out publicly after ‘50 years in the closet’ Jun 13, 2014 01:30 pm WWE legend Pat Patterson has publicly come out as gay, announcing that he's been living as a closeted gay man for the past 50 years. "For once in my life I'm going to be me now," said Patterson, 73, in the finale episode of WWE Network's "Legends' House." Read in browser »   Nebraska Supreme Court dismisses same-sex divorce appeal Jun 13, 2014 01:00 pm OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska's Supreme Court dismissed an appeal Friday by woman legally wed to another woman in Iowa who is now seeking a divorce in the state where they live, saying it didn't have jurisdiction and therefore could not address the constitutional arguments raised about same-sex marriage and divorce in Nebraska. Read in browser »   Judge suggests she will put same-sex marriages in Wisconsin on hold - Says she would 'probably' issue her written decision later today Jun 13, 2014 12:00 pm MADISON, Wis. -- The federal judge who struck down Wisconsin's ban on same sex marriage a week ago strongly suggested Friday she would put that ruling on hold, but said she likely would issue a clear order by the end of the day. U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb didn't immediately rule after Friday's hearing, but hinted that she is likely to halt further marriages. Read in browser »   More than 100,000 party in Israel at largest LGBT pride in the Middle East Jun 13, 2014 11:00 am JERUSALEM -- Shirtless Israeli men, colorfully dressed drag queens and others partied Friday through central Tel Aviv as tens of thousands of people took part in the city's annual gay pride parade, the largest event of its kind in the Middle East. Read in browser »   Maine primary winner could become youngest openly LGBT state lawmaker Jun 13, 2014 07:30 am Ryan Fecteau emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for Maine's 11th House district on Tuesday, a development that could make him the youngest serving openly LGBT state lawmaker. Fecteau, 21, led opponent David Flood by a 493 to 263 vote margin with 100% of precincts reporting. Read in browser »   Iowa Supreme Court reverses conviction in HIV criminalization case Jun 13, 2014 07:15 am DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday threw out the conviction of a man who pleaded guilty to criminal transmission of HIV, a victory to activists who say laws in many states are outdated and based on fear instead of medical science. Read in browser »   Judge to hold hearing on Wisconsin same-sex marriages Jun 13, 2014 07:00 am MADISON, Wis. -- Both sides of the fight over same-sex marriages in Wisconsin are headed back to federal court for a hearing that could determine whether the weddings can continue. U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb scheduled the hearing for 1 p.m. on Friday. 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