Daily Archives: September 2, 2014
Former Vermont Gov. Douglas' memoir tackles gay marriage veto
Former Vermont Gov. Douglas' memoir tackles gay marriage veto
MONTPELIER — Former Gov. Jim Douglas says he was acting on conscience in 2009 when he vetoed a gay marriage law that had been passed by the state Legislature. In a frank new memoir being released Wednesday, the 63-year-old Douglas said that he had no …
Scottsdale may consider LGBT-equality law – azcentral.com
Scottsdale may consider LGBT-equality law – azcentral.com
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Scottsdale may consider LGBT-equality law
azcentral.com The Scottsdale City Council recently signed the unity pledge supporting workers’ rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Some say the pledge could be the next step in considering an anti-discrimination ordinance for the LGBT community. |
Body found near nudist area in Royal National Park near Otford
Body found near nudist area in Royal National Park near Otford
A man has been found dead with his hands bound by a belt near a reported gay hangout in the Royal National Park.
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WWE News: First openly gay NFL player Michael Sam invited to appear on Raw
WWE News: First openly gay NFL player Michael Sam invited to appear on Raw
WWE issued a public invitation to NFL rookie defensive lineman Michael Sam to appear on next week’s Raw television show. Sam, who became the first openly gay player in history to be drafted by an NFL team, did not make the St. Louis Rams roster in training …
When technology use gets unfriendly
When technology use gets unfriendly
A male employee, using his smartphone, took a picture of a female co-worker when she wasn’t looking. When my staff was combing through the Skype logs, the accused employee wrote in one post, “We could really get in trouble for this.” The offending employee was terminated for violating company policies on discrimination, harassment and employee conduct. Acts of harassment or discrimination …
www.timesunion.com/living/article/When-technology-use-gets-unfriendly-5727029.php
Gay marriage supporters push hard in 2014 mid-term elections
Gay marriage supporters push hard in 2014 mid-term elections
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana voters who’d hoped to decide whether to place the state’s gay marriage ban in the constitution won’t find the issue on the November ballot. But same-sex marriage is still playing a role in many political races, giving …
Sam left off Rams’ practice squad
Sam left off Rams’ practice squad
ST. LOUIS – Michael Sam remains without an NFL team two days after the league’s first openly gay active player was waived by the St. Louis Rams, who did not include the defensive end on its practice squad.
columbiadailyherald.com/sports/pro/sam-left-rams-practice-squad