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1 hr ago | lezgetreal.com | Sei

Oui! for Same-sex marriage in France

The Constitutional Council in France has signaled its approval for same-sex marriages, much to the chagrin of those opposed to the new law.

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2 hrs ago | Star-Telegram.com

Will Boy Scouts accept gay youth? Vote is imminent

With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be overhauled so that openly gay boys can participate in Scout units.

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2 hrs ago | WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Will Boy Scouts accept gay youth? Vote is imminent

It's been less than 10 months since the world record for a lottery prize. On Saturday night, it could conceivably fall once again.

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2 hrs ago | NBC New York

Fatal Village Shooting Being Probed as Hate Crime: Official

The fatal overnight shooting of a 32-year-old man in Greenwich Village is being investigated as a possible hate crime, and a suspect is in custody in connection with the attack, law enforcement sources tell NBC 4 New York.

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3 hrs ago | Globe and Mail

Crowd led by priests attacks gay-rights marchers in Georgia

Policemen try to stop an Orthodox Christian activist during clashes at an International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia rally in Tbilisi, May 17, 2013.

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Related Topix: Religion, Orthodox Church, World News, Georgia

7 hrs ago | World Magazine

Florist in gay wedding fight files religious discrimination suit

A Washington state florist sued by the state's attorney general over her refusal to provide flowers for a same-sex wedding has filed a countersuit alleging religious discrimination.

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Fri May 17, 2013

Times-series.co.uk

'No great demand for gay marriage'

Philip Hammond said the introduction of civil partnerships had dealt with the 'very real disadvantage' gay couples faced in the past Prime Minister David Cameron's plans for same-sex marriage have unnecessarily upset "vast numbers of people", Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has said.

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BBC News

Hollande signs gay marriage bill

France's president has signed into law a controversial bill making the country the eighth in Europe, and 14th globally, to legalise gay marriage.

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Related Topix: Wedding, Francois Hollande, Socialist Party (France), Nicolas Sarkozy

Examiner.com

Florida teen fights expulsion and criminal charges for same sex relationship

Most high school seniors are excitedly preparing to put on their cap and gown and looking forward to the future right now.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Family, Teenagers

EDGE

Cuba's LGBT Community Celebrates International Day Against Homophobia

A week of drag shows, colorful marches and social and cultural events in Havana culminates Friday with celebrations of the International Day Against Homophobia.

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Related Topix: Theater, Arts, Los Van Van, Latin, Fidel Castro

Kypost.Com

Group rallies to support Scout's gay ban

The Boy Scouts of America's ban on gays has been a source of controversy around the country and on Friday, supporters of the organization's "timeless values" held a rally in Cincinnati among other cities.

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River Front Times

Father Gary Meier, St. Louis Catholic Priest, Announces He is Gay

In 2011, a slender book came out called Hidden Voices: Reflections of a Gay, Catholic Priest .

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lezgetreal.com | Sei

One in Four LGBT Europeans Subject To Attacks Or Threats

One quarter of Europe's LGBT population have experienced threats of violence or physical attacks over the last five years a new study shows.

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lezgetreal.com | Sei

ADF Helps Homophobic WA Florist Countersue State

The Alliance Defending Freedom or ADF is helping florist Baronnelle Stutzman countersue Washington State. Stutzman refused to sell flours for a gay wedding

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lezgetreal.com | Sei

NV Assembly Committee Clears Marriage Amendment For Full Vote

An amendment that would legalize sames-sex marriage in Nevada has passed its next hurdle.

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lezgetreal.com | Sei

NOM To File Lawsuit Against The IRS

The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) is set to file a lawsuit against the IRS for the supposed leaking of their tax returns.

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Channel3000

France court ruling clears way for gay bill

France's top court ruled Friday that a bill permitting same-sex marriage and allowing gay couples to adopt children adheres to the constitution.

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EDGE

French Gay Marriage Law Ruled Constitutional

France's constitutional council has rejected a challenge by conservative lawmakers to the country's new gay marriage law, saying the law was constitutional.

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lezgetreal.com | Sei

George Takei Takes On Anti-Gay Protesters

George Takei has emerged as one of the most visible LGBT activists out there. The actor picks up pen and pad to take on the anti-gay protesters.

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EDGE

Portugal Expands Adoption Rights for Gay Couples

Portugal's Parliament has passed a law allowing same-sex married couples to adopt their partners' children, but lawmakers rejected legislation granting gay couples the same adoption rights as heterosexuals.

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