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    Mar 29, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. Is gay marriage a gateway issue for political activism?

    This week, as the Supreme Court took up two historic cases pertaining to same-sex marriage, it's been an exciting time to be a college student. Huge numbers of young people on Facebook and Twitter continue to post pictures and status updates in support of marriage equality. Kids proudly walk around campus sporting red clothing in support of the Human Rights Campaign, a national organization that seeks to promote equal rights for gays, lesbians, transgender people and bisexuals. The enthusiasm, from the quad to the blogosphere, is infectious and inspiring.
    This week, as the Supreme Court took up two historic cases pertaining to same-sex marriage, it's been an exciting time to be a college student. Huge numbers of young people on Facebook and Twitter continue to post pictures and status updates in support of...

    Tags: Media Industry, Education, Minority Groups, Human Interest, Politics

    2. Mar 26, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Gay marriage gets its day in court and on the Web

    Tuesday's U.S. Supreme Court arguments over whether gay and lesbian couples have the right to marry in California became a spectacle both in D.C. and on the Web.
    This post has been updated, as indicated below.
    Tuesday's U.S. Supreme Court arguments over whether gay and lesbian couples have the right to marry in California became a spectacle both in D.C. and on the Web. In Washington, demonstrators expressed both opposition to and support of same-sex...

    Tags: Minority Groups, Twitter, Inc., Politics, Justice and Rights, Jim Himes

    3. Mar 27, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Supreme Court turns to Defense of Marriage Act today

    The day after hearing arguments over the constitutionality of California's ban on same-sex marriage, the Supreme Court will continue to wade into the issue of gay rights Wednesday as it hears a challenge to the federal Defense of Marriage Act.
    The day after hearing arguments over the constitutionality of California's ban on same-sex marriage, the Supreme Court will continue to wade into the issue of gay rights Wednesday as it hears a challenge to the federal Defense of Marriage Act. As Times...

    Tags: Media Industry, Politics, Family, Marriage, Laws

    4. Mar 27, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. At the Supreme Court, arguments on gay marriage inside and out

    WASHINGTON — With arguments underway Wednesday in the Supreme Court over whether the federal government should recognize gay marriage, activists on both sides of the debate competed for eardrums outside by cranking up the volume of protest songs...

    Tags: Human Rights, Social Issues, Minority Groups, Politics, Family

    5. Mar 18, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Hillary Rodham Clinton announces support for same-sex marriage

    WASHINGTON – Hillary Rodham Clinton, free to dip her toe in the water of domestic politics after four years as the nation’s chief diplomat, joined other leading Democrats in endorsing same-sex marriage.
    WASHINGTON – Hillary Rodham Clinton, free to dip her toe in the water of domestic politics after four years as the nation’s chief diplomat, joined other leading Democrats in endorsing same-sex marriage. Clinton’s announcement –...

    Tags: Minority Groups, Politics, Family, Gay Rights, Andrew Cuomo

    6. Mar 6, 2013 |Story| Petoskey News

  6. Judge taking a look at Michigan gay marriage ban

    DETROIT (AP) — A lesbian couple's desire to adopt each other's children has grown into a potentially groundbreaking challenge to Michigan's ban on same-sex marriage.
    DETROIT (AP) — A lesbian couple's desire to adopt each other's children has grown into a potentially groundbreaking challenge to Michigan's ban on same-sex marriage. Two Detroit-area nurses filed a lawsuit to try to overturn restrictions on...

    Tags: U.S. Supreme Court, Politics, Family, American Civil Liberties Union, Marriage

    7. Feb 21, 2013 |Story| Petoskey News

  7. Obama weighs stepping in on gay marriage case

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing heightened expectations from gay rights supporters, the Obama administration is considering urging the Supreme Court to overturn California's ban on gay marriage — a move that could have a far-reaching impact on same-sex couples across the country.
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing heightened expectations from gay rights supporters, the Obama administration is considering urging the Supreme Court to overturn California's ban on gay marriage — a move that could have a far-reaching impact on same-...

    Tags: Minority Groups, Family, Politics, Gay Rights, Marriage

    8. Jan 29, 2013 |Story| Petoskey News

  8. Under pressure, Boy Scouts may ease no-gays policy

    NEW YORK (AP) — Facing diverse and ceaseless protests, the Boy Scouts of America is signaling its readiness to end the nationwide exclusion of gays as scouts or leaders and give the sponsors of local troops the freedom to decide the matter for themselves.
    NEW YORK (AP) — Facing diverse and ceaseless protests, the Boy Scouts of America is signaling its readiness to end the nationwide exclusion of gays as scouts or leaders and give the sponsors of local troops the freedom to decide the matter for...

    Tags: Boy Scouts of America, Social Organizations, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Minority Groups, Politics

    9. Jan 9, 2013 | Zap2It

  9. Cyndi Lauper talks Broadway, philanthropy and her upcoming WE tv reality show

    Channel Guide Magazine
    If you still think of Cyndi Lauper as the rainbow-haired, helium-voiced pop music confection who defined ’80s girl power with tunes like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “She Bop” — well, you’re partially right....
    10. Jan 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Jeanne Manford dies at 92; co-founder of group for parents of gays

    Her message was as simple as it was powerful, a quiet, courageous statement of unconditional love. Walking alongside her son in an early New York City gay pride parade in 1972, elementary school teacher Jeanne Manford carried a sign she had written...

    Tags: AIDS, Gay Pride Los Angeles, Colleges and Universities, Minority Groups, Human Interest

    11. Dec 23, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. Federal employees hopeful on DOMA

    Current and retired federal employees who have been on the offense against the Defense of Marriage Act can't taste victory yet, but its scent is growing stronger now that the Supreme Court has decided to review the law. Federal workers and retirees have...

    Tags: Government, Parties and Movements, Minority Groups, Politics, Family

    12. Dec 7, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. Maryland 'B' corp. formed to help site search for proposed gay heritage museum

    Organizers of a proposed Washington, D.C., museum focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender heritage have formed a benefit limited liability corporation in Maryland that will work to find a museum site. The Velvet Foundation, a nonprofit group...

    Tags: Human Rights, Politics, Museums, Arts and Culture, Benefit Corporations

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