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LGBTQ+-related laws include but are not limited to: government recognition of same-sex relationships, LGBT adoption, sexual orientation and military service, immigration equality, anti-discrimination laws, hate crime laws regarding violence against LGBT people, sodomy laws, anti-lesbianism laws, and higher ages of consent for same-sex activity.

At the Vatican, a Shift in Tone Toward Gays and Divorce

By | October 14th, 2014|Intergroup Relations, LGBTQ+|

VATICAN CITY — In a marked shift in tone likely to be discussed in parishes around the world, an assembly of Roman Catholic bishops convened by Pope Francis at the Vatican released a preliminary document on Monday calling for the church to welcome and accept gay people, unmarried couples and those who have divorced, as well as the children of these less traditional families.

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Opponents of Same-Sex Marriage Geared to Continue Battle in Courts

By | October 8th, 2014|LGBTQ+|

Some leading opponents of same-sex marriage said this week that their legal fight was far from over, with several federal appeals courts still to rule and a continued prospect of arguing the constitutional issues before the

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Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Likely to Land in Term’s Finale

By | September 29th, 2014|LGBTQ+|

WASHINGTON — There are lots of open questions about the road the Supreme Court justices will take to a final decision about whether the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage. But one thing seems clear: the answer will arrive next June.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/30/us/politics/supreme-court-same-sex-marriage-ruling-likely-to-land-in-terms-finale.html?hpw&rref=us&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&version=HpHedThumbWell&module=well-region&region=bottom-well&WT.nav=bottom-well&_r=0

The New York Times

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Editorial: Religious rights and gay rights

By | August 12th, 2014|LGBTQ+|

Last month, President Obama issued an executive order prohibiting federal contractors from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Equally notable is what the president didn’t do: He refused to exempt religious organizations. That was the right call. Religious organizations have a constitutional right to disapprove of homosexuality, but if they are

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New Politics of Partner Benefits

By | July 18th, 2014|Education, LGBTQ+|

Now that gay marriage is recognized in their state, faculty members and other employees within the University of Minnesota system with same-sex partners no longer need access to domestic partner benefits. Right?

http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/07/18/partner-benefits-higher-ed-evolve-more-states-recognize-gay-marriage#ixzz37pjUNOAk
Inside Higher Ed

 

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Both Sides Find Reason to Cheer in Ruling on Transgender Student’s Suit

By | July 15th, 2014|Education, LGBTQ+|

Both parties in a transgender student’s lawsuit against California Baptist University claimed a partial victory last week, after a judge ruled that the institution could exclude the student from on-campus classes but not from other campus services that are open to the public.

http://chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/jp/both-sides-find-reason-to-cheer-in-ruling-on-transgender-college-students-suit?cid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en

The Chronicle of Higher Education

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