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In the 08/29/2014 edition: Charlie Crist urges Fla. governor not to appeal same-sex marriage ruling A gay dad’s open letter to the homophobic parents who threw away their gay son Daughter: Longtime LGBT ally Joan Rivers is in ‘serious condition’ The Waiting Game begins anew for Michael Sam Jamaican activist ends legal challenge to anti-sodomy law amid fears for his safety Transgender candidate misses making Oklahoma history by 22 votes Detroit police arrest man accused of shooting partner, burning down house ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ airs its first romantic same-sex routine San Diego man accused of intentionally infecting dozens of men with HIV Lesbian worker says Iowa casino fired her for not dressing feminine Bozeman, Mont., residents sue over LGBT non-discrimination ordinance - Mayor: “I’d much rather the people decided not to discriminate, rather than go to the trouble to go to court to get the authority to discriminate." Linda Harvey attacks Target for ‘pushing deviance and perversion’ Australian Rugby Union announces measures to tackle discrimination ESPN apologizes for report on Michael Sam’s shower habits with Rams Charlie Crist urges Fla. governor not to appeal same-sex marriage ruling Aug 29, 2014 04:30 pm Former Florida governor Charlie Crist, who won this week's Democratic primary in his bid to return to the governor's office, sent a letter Friday to GOP Gov. Rick Scott, urging him not to appeal the recent federal court declaring Florida's same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional.         Related Stories Fla. court rejects Bondi’s request to delay same-sex marriage appeals Report: Marriage equality would add $78 million, new jobs to Georgia economy Plaintiffs in Utah same-sex marriage case ask for Supreme Court review   Read in browser »   A gay dad’s open letter to the homophobic parents who threw away their gay son Aug 29, 2014 03:00 pm Another young person has been thrown out of his home for coming out as gay. I have written about this on a number of occasions covering such events in the United States, Nigeria and Uganda. This time the event was recorded. Trying to imagine the evil some people can impart on their children is no longer necessary. Now we can hear them in their own self righteous voices...         Related Stories Plaintiffs in Utah same-sex marriage case ask for Supreme Court review Fla. court rejects Bondi’s request to delay same-sex marriage appeals Sailor is first member of Chile’s armed forces to come out as gay   Read in browser »   Daughter: Longtime LGBT ally Joan Rivers is in ‘serious condition’ Aug 29, 2014 02:30 pm NEW YORK -- Joan Rivers remained in serious condition in a New York City hospital Friday, one day after going into cardiac arrest at a doctor's office. Melissa Rivers said in a statement Friday that her mother was "receiving the best treatment and care possible." She also thanked Rivers' fans and friends for their support.         Related Stories Laverne Cox hopes to inspire with life story: ‘Anything is possible’ After 11 years, ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ airs first same-sex routine No longer waiting for marriage equality: Jolie and Pitt marry in France   Read in browser »   The Waiting Game begins anew for Michael Sam Aug 29, 2014 02:00 pm MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- For Michael Sam, it's time for another waiting game, another chapter of waiting for the phone to ring and seeing what someone on the other end says about his future. And as was the case on NFL draft weekend, Sam is confident things will work out as he hopes. Sam's preseason came to an end Thursday night, with a team-best six tackles ...         Related Stories Michael Sam gets last chance at Rams’ preseason impression ESPN apologizes for report on Michael Sam’s shower habits with Rams Chris Kluwe, Minnesota Vikings reach settlement to avert lawsuit - Kluwe to take no money; Vikings agree to donate to several groups that support gay rights   Read in browser »   Jamaican activist ends legal challenge to anti-sodomy law amid fears for his safety Aug 29, 2014 02:00 pm KINGSTON, Jamaica -- A Jamaican gay rights activist who brought a legal challenge to the Caribbean island's anti-sodomy law says he has withdrawn the case after growing fearful about his safety. Last year, Javed Jaghai made headlines after initiating a constitutional court challenge to Jamaica's 1864 law that bans sex between men.         Related Stories Mariela Castro breaks tradition in fight for greater LGBT, HIV protections   Read in browser »   Transgender candidate misses making Oklahoma history by 22 votes Aug 29, 2014 01:00 pm OKLAHOMA CITY -- A former Oklahoma City police officer who sought to become the state's first transgender lawmaker has conceded defeat in the Democratic primary runoff for a seat in the state House of Representatives. Paula Sophia lost the runoff by a razor thin margin of only 22 votes.         Related Stories Bozeman, Mont., residents sue over LGBT non-discrimination ordinance Lesbian worker says Iowa casino fired her for not dressing feminine Orange County, Fla., Catholic GOP mayor supports marriage equality   Read in browser »   Detroit police arrest man accused of shooting partner, burning down house Aug 29, 2014 11:30 am DETROIT – Police in Detroit, Mich., have arrested a man who allegedly shot his partner and burned down their house to hide the evidence. The suspect, identified by police as Edwardo Ross, allegedly shot his 42-year-old partner, James Foxhall, in their Detroit home on Aug. 15, then dumped Foxhall's body in the city's Palmer Park.         Related Stories Detroit police investigating three shootings against LGBT residents Bozeman, Mont., residents sue over LGBT non-discrimination ordinance Lesbian worker says Iowa casino fired her for not dressing feminine   Read in browser »   ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ airs its first romantic same-sex routine Aug 29, 2014 10:30 am After 11 years on the air, FOX’s hit show “So You Think You Can Dance,” has finally featured a romance-themed same-sex dance performance. For the show’s opening number Wednesday, top four finalists Valerie Rockey, Ricky Ubeda, Jessica Richens, and Zack Everhart Jr. performed the routine to the song “Wind Beneath My Wings,” and choreographed by Travis Wall.         Related Stories Report: Marriage equality would add $78 million, new jobs to Georgia economy Fla. court rejects Bondi’s request to delay same-sex marriage appeals ‘Modern Family’ wins Emmy Award for best comedy series   Read in browser »   San Diego man accused of intentionally infecting dozens of men with HIV Aug 29, 2014 10:00 am S AN DIEGO, Calif. — A California gay man who is alleged to be HIV positive is accused of intentionally infecting at least two dozen men in and around the San Diego area. Two men say 29-year-old Thomas Guerra infected them with the HIV virus, and one man who spoke to KFMB-TV says he’s speaking out to warn others about the alleged actions of his former partner.         Related Stories Report: Marriage equality would add $78 million, new jobs to Georgia economy Calif. man sues Little Caesars for denying health coverage to same-sex spouses Fla. court rejects Bondi’s request to delay same-sex marriage appeals   Read in browser »   Lesbian worker says Iowa casino fired her for not dressing feminine Aug 29, 2014 09:00 am DUBUQUE, Iowa -- A former employee for Mystique Casino in Dubuque has sued the casino, claiming she was fired because she didn't dress more feminine. The civil lawsuit by Brandy Welter, a former marketing manager, seeks an unspecified amount of damages for lost wages and emotional distress, among other things.         Related Stories Tempe voters to consider workplace protections for LGBT community Labor Department extends employment protections to transgender workers Bozeman, Mont., residents sue over LGBT non-discrimination ordinance   Read in browser »   Bozeman, Mont., residents sue over LGBT non-discrimination ordinance - Mayor: “I’d much rather the people decided not to discriminate, rather than go to the trouble to go to court to get the authority to discriminate." Aug 29, 2014 08:30 am BOZEMAN, Mont. -- Five Bozeman residents are suing the city, the mayor and city commissioners arguing the city did not have the legal authority to enact an ordinance that prohibits discrimination based on a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. The complaint, filed in District Court, asks the court to declare the non-discrimination ordinance invalid.         Related Stories Owensboro, Ky., delays considering LGBT ordinance until things ‘cool down’ Fayetteville becomes first Ark. city to pass LGBT non-discrimination law Lesbian worker says Iowa casino fired her for not dressing feminine   Read in browser »   Linda Harvey attacks Target for ‘pushing deviance and perversion’ Aug 29, 2014 07:00 am On her “Mission America” radio program Wednesday, Linda Harvey weighed in on the National Organization for Marriage’s boycott of Target in response to the company’s filing of a court brief in support of marriage equality. Harvey echoed NOM in taking particular issue with Target’s characterization of same-sex marriage bans as “bans” and “discrimination.”         Related Stories Huckabee defends group linked to anti-gay human rights violations Pat Robertson: Possibly gay teen will be straight if he has a man in his life Russian anti-gay extremist sentenced to five years in penal colony   Read in browser »   Australian Rugby Union announces measures to tackle discrimination Aug 29, 2014 05:30 am SYDNEY -- World Cup-winning captains John Eales and Nick Farr-Jones joined with the Australian Rugby Union on Friday for an anti-discrimination policy launch that coincided with the opening day of the Bingham Cup gay rugby tournament. ARU chief executive Bill Pulver said the "inclusion policy" ensures "every individual, whether they're players, supporters, coaches ...         Related Stories Michael Sam gets last chance at Rams’ preseason impression Gay Games athletes heartened by Cleveland welcome WNBA players Brittney Griner, Glory Johnson engaged   Read in browser »   ESPN apologizes for report on Michael Sam’s shower habits with Rams Aug 29, 2014 05:00 am ESPN has apologized for airing a segment by reporter Josina Anderson that focused on how members of the St. Louis Rams are dealing with showering with openly gay teammate Michael Sam. The report greatly angered Rams coach Jeff Fisher, who called it unethical, reports Outsports.com         Related Stories Michael Sam gets last chance at Rams’ preseason impression Australian Rugby Union announces measures to tackle discrimination Chris Kluwe, Minnesota Vikings reach settlement to avert lawsuit - Kluwe to take no money; Vikings agree to donate to several groups that support gay rights   Read in browser »   Recent Articles: Colombia allows lesbian partner to adopt child born via artificial insemination Plaintiffs in Utah same-sex marriage case ask for Supreme Court review Report: Marriage equality would add $78 million, new jobs to Georgia economy Brad and Angelina getting married is a slap in the face to gay Americans Mo. fire department blocked from granting same-sex spousal benefits