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Lamda Legal LGBT Rights Advocacy Work
Lambda Legal is a gay rights legal organization that has argued key same sex marriage and gay adoption cases, as well as the case that overturned sodomy laws in the US.
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Maine Legalizes Same-sex Marriage
On Wednesday, May 6, 2009, Governor John E. Baldacci of Maine signed LD 1020, An Act to End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom into law.
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Top 10 Gay Friendly Places to Live
While the legalization of gay marriage is hardly universal, there are a growing number of countries offering same-sex rights.
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Uruguay Gay Adoption Victory for Activists
Same-sex adoption billed by Montevideo assembly means continental first for gay and lesbian activists and families alike. Same-sex marriage on the cards pending election.
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What Are the Implications of Finding a Gay Gene?
Finding a genetic cause for homosexuality, a "gay gene", could pose serious global human rights questions as it becomes possible to identify a gay child prenatally.
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Civil Partnerships Not Enough for Ireland's Gays
Considering the decriminalization of homosexual sex in Ireland only occurred in 1993, it may appear that gay rights in the country are advancing somewhat speedily.
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NYU Student Group Opposes Professor's Visit
An NYU student group says it will protest the appointment of a law school professor for this coming term. Professor Thio Li-ann has spoken publicly against gay rights.
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A Tipping Point For Same-Sex Marriage?
In the wake of Iowa, Vermont and Maine legalizing same-sex marriage, more states are considering legislation to do the same. Have we reached a tipping point?
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Denominations Welcoming LGBTs
Religion frequently justifies the second-class treatment of gays and lesbians. Individual bible passages are offered as proof that queers are sinners in the eyes of God.
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Rape of Lesbians a Crisis in South Africa
Though it's one of the most liberal nations in the world on gay equality, South Africa suffers from an epidemic of rape against black lesbians in working-class townships.
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Iowa Supreme Court Mandates Same-Sex Marriage
In an April 3, 2009 opinion, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled the exclusion of same-sex marriage unconstitutional under the Iowa Constitution's equal protection clause.
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Lesbian and Gay Elders Need Support and Services
According to the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force over 3 million LGBT people in the United States are over age 65. Housing and support services for them is limited.
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