World : Top Stories from LGBTQ Nation for 07/22/2014

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In the 07/22/2014 edition: Attorney asks judge to bypass trial and issue ruling in N.D. gay marriage case Federal judge likely to strike down Colo. gay marriage ban, but considering stay Ind. plaintiffs object to full-court hearing on same-sex marriage ruling Exxon Mobil to follow new LGBT anti-bias rules for federal contractors MSU gets anonymous $1 million gift to expand LGBT center’s programs Susan Sarandon joins ‘Americans For Marriage Equality’ campaign Man sentenced in death of 2-year-old daughter he tried to turn gay Colorado’s same-sex marriage ban heads to federal court Research: HIV pills show more promise to prevent infection Pueblo County, Colo., ‘reluctantly’ stops issuing marriage licenses to gay couples Attorney asks judge to bypass trial and issue ruling in N.D. gay marriage case Jul 22, 2014 05:30 pm BISMARCK, N.D. -- The Minneapolis attorney representing the seven same-sex couples challenging North Dakota's gay marriage ban is asking a judge to bypass a trial and issue a ruling. Attorney Joshua Newville filed a motion for summary judgment late Tuesday while also responding to the state's motion to dismiss the case. Read in browser »   Federal judge likely to strike down Colo. gay marriage ban, but considering stay Jul 22, 2014 05:00 pm DENVER -- Gay couples seeking to strike Colorado's same-sex marriage ban urged a federal judge Tuesday to overturn the law immediately and reject the state's request to stay a ruling until the U.S. Supreme Court decides the matter. U.S. District Judge Raymond P. Moore indicated that the injunction sought by gay couples declaring Colorado's law unconstitutional... Read in browser »   Ind. plaintiffs object to full-court hearing on same-sex marriage ruling Jul 22, 2014 01:30 pm INDIANAPOLIS -- Attorneys on either side of a lawsuit over Indiana's overthrown same-sex marriage ban are wrangling over how many federal judges should hear the state's appeal, a technical issue that could make a big difference. Those representing gay couples who want the ban overturned permanently – the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, ... Read in browser »   Exxon Mobil to follow new LGBT anti-bias rules for federal contractors Jul 22, 2014 01:00 pm IRVING, Texas -- Exxon Mobil Corp. says it will comply with new protections for gay and transgender employees required of federal contractors, but isn't saying whether it will formalize that wording in its corporate policies. President Barack Obama signed the executive order with the new protections Monday. Read in browser »   MSU gets anonymous $1 million gift to expand LGBT center’s programs Jul 22, 2014 12:00 pm EAST LANSING, Mich. -- An anonymous gift of $1 million will expand programs at Michigan State University's Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender Resource Center. The East Lansing school announced Tuesday that the money comes from the estates of a Michigan State alumnus and his partner. Read in browser »   Susan Sarandon joins ‘Americans For Marriage Equality’ campaign Jul 22, 2014 10:00 am Susan Sarandon voices her support for marriage equality in the latest video from the Human Rights Campaign's "Americans For Marriage Equality" campaign. Sarandon, who divorced in 1979 and later spent 21 years with former partner Tim Robbins, said, “While marriage might not be my thing, if it’s your thing you damn well ought to be able to have it equally and unequivocally.” Read in browser »   Man sentenced in death of 2-year-old daughter he tried to turn gay Jul 22, 2014 08:00 am FLINT, Mich. -- A Michigan man has been sentenced to more than 18 years in prison for biting and beating his two-year-old daughter to death in what officials said was an attempt to make her gay. Donovan Haynes, 23, was sentenced Monday to roughly 18 to 40 years in prison after pleading no contest to second-degree murder of his daughter, Ti'Airra Woodward, in July 2011. Read in browser »   Colorado’s same-sex marriage ban heads to federal court Jul 22, 2014 07:30 am DENVER -- A Denver federal judge is set to hear arguments Tuesday from six gay couples seeking to overturn Colorado's same-sex marriage ban. The couples are asking for an injunction declaring the state's gay marriage ban unconstitutional, allowing clerks to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Attorney General John Suthers isn't opposing the injunction... Read in browser »   Research: HIV pills show more promise to prevent infection Jul 22, 2014 07:00 am There is more good news about HIV treatment pills used to prevent infection in people at high risk of getting the AIDS virus: Follow-up from a landmark study that proved the drug works now shows that it does not encourage risky sex and is effective even if people skip some doses. The research was discussed Tuesday at the International AIDS Conference in ... Read in browser »   Pueblo County, Colo., ‘reluctantly’ stops issuing marriage licenses to gay couples Jul 22, 2014 06:00 am PUEBLO, Colo. -- Boulder County is the last remaining county in Colorado still issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples after Pueblo County stopped issuing the licenses Monday afternoon. KUSA-TV reports that Pueblo County Clerk Gilbert Ortiz stopped issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples on Monday afternoon after receiving a cease and desist ... Read in browser »   Recent Articles: Eighth GOP member of Congress announces support for marriage equality International AIDS conference honors victims of downed jet VIDEO: Obama signs executive orders granting LGBT workplace protections Judge won’t lift stay in Fla. Keys same-sex marriage ruling Dear Matt Barber: Calling yourself a Christian does not make it so Bron : LGBTQ NATION