As Birmingham courts Democratic convention, LGBT advocates say city needs … – AL.com

As Birmingham courts Democratic convention, LGBT advocates say city needs … AL.com BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Members of the LGBT community and gay rights supporters are urging Birmingham city leaders approve a long proposed ordinance to ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Supporters of the measure also said the …

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Pressure on SA to host talks to end gay persecution
Rights groups are putting pressure on SA to hold an Africa-wide seminar on discrimination and violence that has been postponed several times.

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Utah gay couples ask Supreme Court to hear appeal
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Even though they scored a key victory in federal appellate court, attorneys for three Utah gay and lesbian couples said Thursday they plan to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to take Utah’s appeal of a favorable gay marriage ruling.

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US stocks move lower as investors weigh earnings
Law enforcement officers searching for a 6-year-old Washington state girl who vanished last weekend say they’re aware of a past molestation charge against her father but are focused right now on finding little…

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Utah Gay Couples Ask Supreme Court To Weigh In On Same-Sex Marriage
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Even though they won at the appellate court, attorneys for three Utah gay and lesbian couples plan to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to take Utah’s appeal of a favorable gay marriage ruling. National Council for Lesbian Rights executive …

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Utah gay couples ask Supreme Court to hear appeal – Quincy Herald-Whig | Illinois & Missouri News, Sports
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Even though they won at the appellate court, attorneys for three Utah gay and lesbian couples plan to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to take Utah’s appeal of a favorable gay marriage ruling.

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Edit: Lewiston Nears Gay Friendliness
What wasn’t said at the Lewiston City Council’s work session Monday told the story. Nobody torpedoed a proposed ordinance to make Lewiston the ninth Idaho city to banish discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Opposition to …

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