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.
Same-sex weddings start in Hawaii, two decades after battle began
Same-sex marriages began on Monday in Hawaii
A Talk That Stirred Fear of Antigay Bias Is Postponed at a Bronx High School
Ever since Pope Francis
Students, staff wear skirts to honor teen set on fire in Oakland
Students and staff at a small Bay Area high school donned sarongs and skirts
Gay rights bill clears key hurdle in Senate
A bill that would ban workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation clears a key vote in the Senate, but the GOP-led House seems likely to balk.
Read more in the Los Angeles Times.
Lesbian couple crowned homecoming queens at Calabasas High
A lesbian couple “was just
Bill on Workplace Bias Appears Set to Clear Senate Hurdle
WASHINGTON — A measure that would add sexual orientation and gender identity to federal nondiscrimination law has gained its 60th supporter in the Senate, giving it what appears to be a filibuster-proof majority as a key vote looms.
Read more in The New York Times.
Gay Rights and Religious Colleges
Conflicts at two religious colleges last week reflect the continuing tensions over gay rights at such institutions, and the ways student groups are navigating the issues.
‘Excellent Adventure’ show ends at Universal Studios amid criticism
A stage show at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights has been canceled amid criticism that it is insensitive to gays.
Read more in the Los Angeles Times.
Christie Withdraws Appeal of Same-Sex Marriage Ruling in New Jersey
Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey announced on Monday that his administration would drop its legal challenge to allowing gay marriage in the state, hours after same-sex couples started exchanging vows.
Read more in The New York Times.
LAUSD to encourage teachers to wear LGBT ‘ally’ badges
Beginning Friday, thousands of rainbow “ally” badges will be passed out to Los Angeles Unified teachers and staff members that they can wear to identify themselves as allies of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students.
Read more in the Los Angeles Times.