Galion reconsidering pool rules after gay couple denied family pass
GALION — A same-sex couple couldn’t get a family pass at the Heise Park pool, prompting city officials to consider a more inclusive definition of “family.” During Tuesday evening’s Galion City Council meeting, officials discussed ways to remedy …

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Key groups on gay rights abandon anti-bias bill
WASHINGTON — Several major gay rights groups withdrew support Tuesday for legislation that would bolster gay and transgender rights in the workplace, saying they fear that private companies will use a recent Supreme Court ruling to claim religious exemptions from the bill.

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ACLU, Gay Rights Groups Withdraw Support For ENDA
It is currently legal in the majority of states to fire an employee for being gay. A bill meant to change that lost key allies Tuesday, including the ACLU, Lambda Legal and GLAD. National gay rights groups object to a religious exemption in the Employment …

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Documentary to follow up on gay rights issues at Sochi Olympics
Retired figure skater Johnny Weir will serve as the host of “To Russia with Love.”

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Northern Ireland baker could face court over gay marriage cake
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – A Christian bakery in Northern Ireland that refused to make a cake with a slogan supporting gay marriage may be facing legal action under anti-discrimination legislation. The controversy was sparked when the order was …

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