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Activists Call for LGBT-Inclusive Immigration Bill
By Michelle Lim | Sunday Apr 28, 2013
LGBTs and their allies stood together on April 10 to demand that the Gang of 8 deliver comprehensive immigration reform.
DOMA Repeal Is Good Business for LGBT Families
By Angela Giampolo | Thursday Mar 28, 2013
The Supreme Court begins DOMA hearings this week. From a business perspective, the repeal of DOMA would strengthen LGBT families both fiscally and legally.
Governor’s Signature Legalizes Civil Unions in Colorado
By Lindsay King- Miller | Friday Mar 22, 2013
On March 21, Gov. John Hickenlooper signed Colorado’s civil unions bill into law, legalizing partnerships for same-sex couples in the Rocky Mountain state.
Chile Apologizes to Lesbian Denied Custody of Kids
Monday Dec 17, 2012
Chile’s government has apologized to a lesbian judge who was denied custody of her three daughters because she is gay.
New Book Series About LGBT-Headed Families
Monday Sep 17, 2012
Rainbow Rumpus’s downloadable books help introduce the concept of families headed by LGBT parents to children’s classrooms. Each contains information about how to talk about LGBT-headed families with children in an age appropriate way.
Deportation Threat Lifted for Lesbian Vt. Couple
By Dave Gram | Wednesday May 23, 2012
A married lesbian couple living in Vermont who were threatened with being separated by federal immigration authorities have been granted a reprieve.
HRC Announces Partnership with RaiseAChild
Thursday Apr 5, 2012
Human Rights Campaign announced a new partnership with RaiseAChild.US, a nonprofit with the mission to promote and encourage the LGBT community to build families of their own through fostering and adoption.
Five Couples Ask Court to Recognize Families for U.S. Immigration Purposes
Wednesday Apr 4, 2012
Five lesbian and gay couples filed suit in the Eastern District of New York, challenging Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which prevents lesbian and gay American citizens from sponsoring their spouses for green cards.
Court Condemns Chile in Lesbian Judge Case
Thursday Mar 22, 2012
The Interamerican Court of Human Rights has condemned the Chilean government for denying a judge custody of her three daughters because she is a lesbian.
World’s Largest All-Girl Party, The Dinah, Returns for 22nd Year in Palm Springs
Monday Mar 5, 2012
More than 15,000 women from all over the world will gather in Palm Springs for The Dinah, also known as The Dinah Shore Weekend, the legendary all-girl party and music festival slated for March 28-April 1, 2012.
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