Gay and Lesbian Parenting Resources

2010-02-24T21:49:39Z

<p>Parenting and raising a child is a difficult task. You have to teach them how to survive in the world, how to succeed, and how to tell the difference between right and wrong. If you’re a gay or lesbian parent, your job is even harder-both because of potential societal judgment and because of lack of legal protections. Luckily, there are many online resources you can consult to learn techniques specific for your needs. You can subscribe to the “Gay Parent Magazine,” or you can...

First Same Sex Weddings Take Place In Washington DC

2010-03-09T16:33:41Z

WASHINGTON - MARCH 09: Rick Imirowicz (L) and his husband Terrance Health hold hands to pose for a videographer after their wedding ceremony at All Souls Unitarian Church on the first day same-sex couples are legal to wed under a new law March 9, 2010 in Washington, DC. The District of Columbia has become the sixth in the nation to recognize same-sex marriage. (Photo by A...

'Great step for equality' as gay weddings come to US capital

2010-03-09T20:16:43Z

<div><p>After waiting for years for the chance to legally wed, gay couples walked down church aisles and exchanged vows in civil ceremonies in Washington on the first day same-sex marriage was allowed in the US capital.</p><p>Angelisa Young and Sinjoyla Townsend, who have been a couple for 12 years, became one of the first same-sex couples to be ...

New Hampshire Towns Vote On Gay Marriage

2010-03-09T15:30:15Z

<div id="subtitle">Many New Hampshire towns will begin voting on a gay marriage resolution Tuesday</div><div><p> <p>Many New Hampshire towns will begin voting on a gay marriage resolution Tuesday.</p> <p>About half of the state's towns have agreed to put a non-binding article on the ballot calling for a public vote on gay marriage. Other towns will take up the issue at their traditional meetings,...

After 'I'm Gay' Admission, Roy Ashburn Asked To Resign

2010-03-09T15:30:09Z

<div id="subtitle">Conservatives are calling on Roy Ashburn to resign his seat in the California Senate after admitting he's gay</div><div><p> <p>Conservatives are calling on Roy Ashburn to resign his seat in the California Senate after admitting he's gay.</p> <p>“Roy Ashburn should resign,”

DC Gay Marriage

2010-03-09T12:49:01Z

Sinjoyla Townsend, left, and Angelisa Young hold hands as they are married on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, the first day that gay marriage is legal in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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First gay weddings celebrated in US capital

2010-03-09T11:18:23Z

<div><p>Three gay couples married Tuesday amid heavy security in a group ceremony in Washington on the first day that same-sex marriages were celebrated in the US capital.</p><p>With police cars lining the streets outside the Human Rights Campaign building and a helicopter hovering overhead, Angelisa Young and

Gay Couples Celebrate Start Of Weddings In DC

2010-03-09T11:00:08Z

<div id="subtitle">Gay couples who applied for a license on the first day a DC gay marriage law went into effect last week began marrying Tuesday</div><div><p> <p>Gay and lesbian couples who applied for a license on the first day a District of Columbia gay marriage law went into effect last week began marrying Tuesday. Couples needed to wait the customary three-day period before marrying.</p> <p...

Virginia AG Defends Call For Colleges To Dump Gay Protections

2010-03-09T06:16:31Z

<div id="subtitle">Virginia AG Ken Cuccinelli II has defended his call for colleges to rescind gay protections</div><div><p> <p>Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli II has defended his call for state universities and colleges to rescind anti-discrimination policies based on sexual orientation, ...

Gay Bishop To Address Rights Group

2010-03-09T06:15:53Z

<div id="subtitle">Openly gay Episcopal Bishop V. Gene Robinson will be among the speakers to address a gay fundraiser in Austin, Texas</div><div><p> <p>Openly gay Episcopal Bishop V. Gene Robinson will be among the speakers to address a gay fundraiser in Austin, Texas.</p> <p>The 15th annual <a>Austin Gala Dinner</a> will be...

Closing Arguments Of Gay Marriage Trial Won't Be Broadcast

2010-03-09T06:00:38Z

<div id="subtitle">The closing arguments by both sides in the legal battle over California's gay marriage ban won't be broadcast</div><div><p> <p>The closing arguments by both sides in the legal battle over California's gay marriage ban won't be broadcast, the Ninth U.S. District Court announced last week.</p> <p>Speculation that law...

Second Gay Lawmaker Leaves Utah Legislature

2010-03-09T06:00:37Z

<div id="subtitle">Utah State Representative Christine Johnson said Thursday she won't seek re-election</div><div><p> <p>Utah State Representative Christine Johnson said Thursday she won't seek re-election, the 'Salt Lake Tribune' reported.</p> <...

GOP Lawmaker Roy Ashburn Comes Out Gay

2010-03-09T06:00:34Z

<div id="subtitle">California State Senator Roy Ashburn came out as gay in a radio interview Monday morning</div><div><p> <p>California State Senator Roy Ashburn came out as gay in a radio interview Monday morning, the 'San Francisco Chronicle' reported.</p> <p>Ashburn's s...

Gay couples find surrogate mothers in India

2010-03-08T22:15:30Z

<div><p>For gay US businessman Brad Fister, experiencing the joy of fatherhood meant flying half way around the world to India where he first held his baby daughter, born to a woman who had signed away any right to her child.</p><p>Commercial surrogacy is a booming industry in India, and in recent years the ranks of childless foreign couples have been swelled by gay partners lo...

Calif state senator says he's gay after DUI arrest

2010-03-08T16:30:43Z

<div id="subtitle">Conservative GOP state senator from California reveals he is gay in wake of recent DUI arrest</div><div><p>Republican state Sen. Roy Ashburn said Monday he is gay, ending days of speculation that began after his arrest last week for investigation of driving under the influence...

Ex-DC Church Official Blasts Group's Gay Marriage Decision

2010-03-08T11:30:21Z

<div id="subtitle">A former DC church executive has blasted the group's decision to end spousal health coverage to avoid offering benefits to gay couples</div><div><p> <p>The former chief operating officer of Catholic Charities has blasted the group's decision to end spousal health coverage to avoid offering benefits to gay couples, the 'Senate President Jack Kibbie for not backing a gay marriage ban</div><div><p> <p>Social conservatives are targeting Iowa State Senate President Jack Kibbie for not backing a constitutional amendment that would define marriage as a heterosexual union, 'Radio Iowa' reported.</p> <p>The ...

Anti-Gay Gubernatorial Candidate Captures Ill. GOP Primary

2010-03-08T11:30:19Z

<div id="subtitle">Illinois Senator Bill Brady has captured the Republican nomination for Illinois governor</div><div><p> <p>Illinois State Senator Bill Brady has captured the Republican nomination for Illinois governor, gay website ChicagoPride.com reported.</p> <p>Rival Republican

Virginia's AG Demands Colleges Dump Gay Protections

2010-03-08T11:30:17Z

<div id="subtitle">Virginia's Attorney General is calling on the state's colleges and universities to rescind anti-discrimination policies based on sexual orientation</div><div><p> <p>Virginia's Attorney General is calling on the state's colleges and universities to rescind anti-discrimination policies based on sexual orientation, calling such protections i...

McDonnell: Virginia Won't Move Against College Gay Protections

2010-03-08T11:30:14Z

<div id="subtitle">Virginia Gov. McDonnell has suggested the state will not move against schools with gay protection policies</div><div><p> <p>Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has suggested the state will not move against public colleges and universities that do not rescind anti-discrimination policies based on sexual orientation, the '

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