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Updates from LGBTQ Nation LGBTQ Nation Own a business, or provide a service? Get listed in our Business / Service Directory. In the 09/01/2014 edition: Former Vt. governor Jim Douglas’ memoir tackles same-sex marriage veto Marriage equality playing key role in many political races throughout Indiana Marriage News Watch: 7th Circuit recap, NOM not giving up in Oregon The Last Holiday Miss. man says he was sexually abused in gay ‘conversion therapy’ Berea, Ky., to hold public meeting on LGBT rights ordinance Attorney who fought ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ dies after bicycle collides with truck Michael Sam unlikely to make Rams’ practice squad James Clementi: A family tragedy leads to a life of compassion, activism Former Vt. governor Jim Douglas’ memoir tackles same-sex marriage veto Sep 01, 2014 01:00 pm MONTPELIER, Vt. -- Former Gov. Jim Douglas says he was acting on conscience in 2009 when he vetoed a same-sex marriage law that had been passed by the state Legislature. In a frank new memoir being released Wednesday, the 63-year-old Douglas said that he had no objection to same-sex couples forming relationships and that he and his wife Dorothy have gay friends.         Related Stories Linda Harvey attacks Target for ‘pushing deviance and perversion’ Marriage News Watch: 7th Circuit recap, NOM not giving up in Oregon Hawaii governor blames primary loss on support for marriage equality   Read in browser »   Marriage equality playing key role in many political races throughout Indiana Sep 01, 2014 11:00 am INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana voters who'd hoped to decide whether to place the state's same-sex marriage ban in the constitution won't find the issue on the November ballot. But marriage equality is still playing a role in many political races, giving Democrats hopes of gaining a critical foothold in the heavily Republican state.         Related Stories Marriage News Watch: 7th Circuit recap, NOM not giving up in Oregon Hawaii governor blames primary loss on support for marriage equality Charlie Crist urges Fla. governor not to appeal same-sex marriage ruling   Read in browser »   Marriage News Watch: 7th Circuit recap, NOM not giving up in Oregon Sep 01, 2014 08:00 am Anti-gay attorneys took a beating before the Seventh Circuit last week, trying and failing to defend marriage bans before a panel of hostile judges. Now all eyes are on the Supreme Court to see which cases they'll take up in their fall session. There's another major marriage argument coming up in a few days. And the National Organization for Marriage still isn't ...         Related Stories Marriage News Watch: Victory in Fla., 7th Circuit to hear Ind., Wis., marriage cases Court: NOM lacks standing to appeal Oregon same-sex marriage ruling Federal appeals court judges bristle at ‘traditional’ marriage argument   Read in browser »   The Last Holiday Sep 01, 2014 07:00 am Why are we celebrating the obligation to toil most of our lives? Seriously, why is Labor Day an American holiday? Is it an excuse for one last blowout before – before what? I’m tempted to research the origins of Labor Day, though I have no doubt that I learned all about it back in fourth grade. It’s never made sense to me to get a day off to celebrate work. Of course it’s never made sense to me...         Related Stories A gay dad’s open letter to the homophobic parents who threw away their gay son Las Vegas offering everything but marriage to LGBT tourists St. Louis Rams cut Michael Sam, 1st openly gay player drafted in the NFL   Read in browser »   Miss. man says he was sexually abused in gay ‘conversion therapy’ Sep 01, 2014 07:00 am HERNANDO, Miss. -- A Mississippi man has filed a complaint alleging that a teacher at a church-run school sexually abused him in an attempt to change his sexual orientation from gay to straight. The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) assisted in filing the complaint Friday with the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department on behalf of Jeff White, 32, a former student of ...         Related Stories Plaintiffs in Utah same-sex marriage case ask for Supreme Court review Attorney who fought ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ dies in accident Study: 1 in 5 kids in Los Angeles County foster care identifies as LGBTQ   Read in browser »   Berea, Ky., to hold public meeting on LGBT rights ordinance Sep 01, 2014 06:30 am BEREA, Ky. -- The city of Berea, Ky., has scheduled two meetings in September to discuss a proposed city law that bans discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The proposal, modeled after several other so-called fairness ordinances that have passed around the state, would outlaw discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations.         Related Stories Bozeman, Mont., residents sue over LGBT non-discrimination ordinance Owensboro, Ky., delays considering LGBT ordinance until things ‘cool down’ Fayetteville becomes first Ark. city to pass LGBT non-discrimination law   Read in browser »   Attorney who fought ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ dies after bicycle collides with truck Sep 01, 2014 05:00 am SEATTLE -- The bicyclist who died in a collision with a truck in downtown Seattle on Friday has been identified as a well-respected attorney who was part of the American Civil Liberties Union legal team that successfully challenged the U.S. military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy for gay service members.         Related Stories Study: 1 in 5 kids in Los Angeles County foster care identifies as LGBTQ Hawaii governor blames primary loss on support for marriage equality Four unsolved murders of transgender women test Baltimore police outreach   Read in browser »   Michael Sam unlikely to make Rams’ practice squad Sep 01, 2014 04:00 am ST. LOUIS -- Michael Sam was probably never an ideal fit with the St. Louis Rams and it had absolutely nothing to do with his sexual orientation. They're just too well-stocked at defensive end, Sam's position. Sam showed up for his face-to-face exit meeting with coach Jeff Fisher Sunday, a few hours after clearing waivers.         Related Stories Rams coach: Michael Sam was no distraction in training camp St. Louis Rams cut Michael Sam, 1st openly gay player drafted in the NFL Michael Sam gets last chance at Rams’ preseason impression   Read in browser »   James Clementi: A family tragedy leads to a life of compassion, activism Aug 31, 2014 05:00 pm In 2010 Tyler Clementi took his own life after being publicly outed on the Internet by his college roommate. His oldest brother James, who is also gay, is now an activist hoping to shape a world that's more accepting and inclusive of LGBTQ people. James recounts how his own journey began when he was a child...         Related Stories ‘It Felt Amazing’ after Sikh man took off turban, cut hair, came out as gay Queer Latina connects with Prince and lives a life of sex positive activism For couples challenging Ind., Wis., marriage bans, the fight is about fairness   Read in browser »   Recent Articles: Rams coach: Michael Sam was no distraction in training camp St. Louis Rams cut Michael Sam, 1st openly gay player drafted in the NFL Hawaii governor blames primary loss on support for marriage equality Four unsolved murders of transgender women test Baltimore police outreach Study: 1 in 5 kids in Los Angeles County foster care identifies as LGBTQ Source : LGBTQ NATION