LGBTQ+ – Page 35 – CAHRO – California Association of Human Relations Organizations

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.

Fate of conversion therapy ban unclear after 2nd judge weighs in

By Carmen Chandler| 2016-12-02T17:12:26+00:00 December 5th, 2012|LGBTQ+|

The fate of the state’s new law banning gay-conversion therapy for underage Californians is uncertain after a federal judge said it may infringe on free-speech rights — and a second jurist disagreed.

With no Supreme Court word on gay marriage, couples set for delays

By Carmen Chandler| 2016-12-02T17:12:26+00:00 December 4th, 2012|LGBTQ+|

When the U.S. Supreme Court did not make a decision Monday on whether to take up the issue of same-sex marriage in California, local wedding planners said one thing is certain: There will be more delays.

Read more in the Los Angeles Times: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/12/supreme-court-gay-marriage.html

Judge blocks ban on gay ‘conversion’ therapy

By Carmen Chandler| 2016-12-02T17:12:26+00:00 December 4th, 2012|LGBTQ+|

A federal judge on Monday blocked California from enforcing its new ban on therapy that seeks to change the sexual orientation of minors from gay to straight.

Gay marriage: No action, so far, by Supreme Court

By Carmen Chandler| 2012-12-03T17:05:13+00:00 December 3rd, 2012|LGBTQ+|

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court took no action Monday on the gay marriage cases pending on appeal, putting off a decision at least until Friday.

Prop. 8 supporters, opponents await Supreme Court decision

By Carmen Chandler| 2012-11-30T18:34:32+00:00 November 30th, 2012|LGBTQ+|

Foes of gay marriage hope U.S. justices will block legalization, while backers are divided on the best route to same-sex unions.

Read more in the Los Angeles Times: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/me-prop8-marriage-20121130,0,41323.story

Uganda’s Anti-Gay Bill Won’t Contain Death Penalty

By Carmen Chandler| 2012-11-30T18:29:18+00:00 November 30th, 2012|LGBTQ+|

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The Ugandan lawmaker who originally authored an anti-gay bill proposing death for some homosexual acts said Friday that a new version of the proposed legislation doesn’t contain the death penalty.

UCLA starts master’s program in law on gender and sexuality

By Carmen Chandler| 2016-12-02T17:12:27+00:00 November 29th, 2012|Education, Intergroup Relations, LGBTQ+|

UCLA’s law school will start a master’s degree program next fall specializing in issues of sexuality, gender identity and gay and lesbian rights, officials announced. The new degree program was described as the first of its kind in the nation.

Gay ‘Conversion Therapy’ Faces Test in Courts

By Carmen Chandler| 2012-11-28T17:01:19+00:00 November 28th, 2012|Intergroup Relations, LGBTQ+|

Gay “conversion therapy,” which claims to help men overcome unwanted same-sex attractions but has been widely attacked as unscientific and harmful, is facing its first tests in the courtroom.

Republican and Lesbian, and Fighting for Acceptance of Both Identities

By Carmen Chandler| 2012-11-26T17:40:32+00:00 November 26th, 2012|Intergroup Relations, LGBTQ+|

In 1996, Kathryn Lehman was a soon-to-be married lawyer working for Republicans in the House of Representatives. One of her major accomplishments: helping to write the law that bans federal recognition of same-sex marriages.

Supreme Court decides this week whether to rule on gay marriage

By Carmen Chandler| 2016-12-02T18:27:59+00:00 November 26th, 2012|LGBTQ+|

Timing will be at issue as the justices confer. In the past, the court has been faulted for waiting too long or moving too quickly on recognizing constitutional rights.

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