Black Lives Matter advocates have come under fire for targeting Democrats. But aren’t they getting results? As a gay man in his 40s, I have a long history with direct action protests for LGBT rights. I’ve earned my right to critique and criticize groups like GetEqual when I think their protests are misguided or unproductive. [...]
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Sweeping federal nondiscrimination bill introduced in Congress
A sweeping federal nondiscrimination bill protecting LGBT people was introduced in Congress today, earning praise from some of the nation’s leading LGBT advocacy organizations and allies. The Equality Act, sponsored by out Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., and Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., would amend federal laws to include protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity [...]
Some important text from the marriage equality ruling
The opinion seems to go out of its way not to state a standard of scrutiny.
More from the marriage equality ruling
From the majority opinion, addressing the role of history in the constitutional analysis:
PHOTOS: Outside the Supreme Court
Photos taken this morning outside the U.S. Supreme Court by University of North Texas’ Assistant Dean Dreanna Belden.
National Pride Events • 06-05-15
June is Pride month around the country and around the world. And since Dallas Pride is held in September, this is a good month to experience the LGBT community in other cities. Houston Pride is June 27, and you can visit DallasVoice.com for details on this and other Pride celebrations around Texas. That information was [...]
Historic day in D.C.
SCOTUS hears arguments in marriage equality cases; equality supporters hopeful but there’s no guarantees Lisa Keen | Contributing Writer Keen News Service The very first question from the U.S. Supreme Court bench Tuesday morning, April 28, was about the rights of states to regulate marriage. And, though attorneys for same-sex couples tried numerous times [...]
Arguing marriage before the Supreme Court
Attorneys’ arguments, justices’ questions leave people guessing; ruling not expected before June Lisa Keen | Contributing writer Keen News Service The very first question from the U.S. Supreme Court bench Tuesday morning, April 28, was about the rights of states to regulate marriage. And, though attorneys for same-sex couples tried numerous times to refocus [...]
Ready — or not — for Hillary
Former first lady, secretary of state finally confirms her candidacy, but not all LGBTs are cheering JAMES RUSSELL | Staff Writer To Hillary Clinton’s supporters, she’s a passionate advocate well versed in domestic and international issues, who has long been a thoughtful and pragmatic ally to the LGBT community. But not everyone’s on board [...]
Where do they stand?
Legal experts chime in on how they expect the Supreme Court justices to vote on marriage equality JAMES RUSSELL | Staff Writer The battle for marriage equality has reached the Supreme Court. In April, the justices will hear arguments in four cases stemming from the Sixth Circuit Court appellate decision upholding bans on same [...]