Federal judge in New Jersey dismisses 2nd challenge to state's ban on gay conversion therapy
TRENTON, N.J. – For the second time in nine months, a federal judge in New Jersey has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on gay conversion therapy. The ruling filed Thursday by U.S. District Judge Freda Wolfson rejected the claims of a New …

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Double stigma leaves gay men with little hope
Stereotyping prevents men who sleep with other men from accessing proper treatment and prevention of HIV infection.

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Gay Marriage Laws: Wisconsin Supreme Court Thursday Upholds Same-sex Couples’ Benefits
In Wisconsin Supreme Court Thursday, judges upheld a law providing several benefits to gay and lesbian couples, unanimously agreeing it did not violate the state’s ban on gay marriage. The 2009 law was created to establish a registry system with county …

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The Almanac – the Month Ahead
Argazzi Art: 22 Millerton Rd., Lakeville. “Summer Selections 2014.” Featuring the work of Debra Bermingham, Sandrine Kern, Antonio Murado, Sherman Nobleman, Stephanie Pierce & Theodore Waddell.

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Gay church music director says wedding news led to dismissal
A longtime music director at Holy Family Catholic Church in Inverness said he was fired from his job Sunday after he announced that he was engaged to his male partner. Colin Collette, of Chicago, said Wednesday that church leaders knew he was gay long …

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LGBT adults still lean overwhelmingly toward Democratic Party – Washington Times

LGBT adults still lean overwhelmingly toward Democratic Party Washington Times Gallup concluded that LGBT individuals make up a small percentage of the population and will not be a major voting bloc in elections, although they could sway close contests. Overall, data shows LGBT Americans are slightly less likely to be registered … LGBT Americans Continue to Skew Democratic and LiberalGallup.com all 48 news articles »

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Arkansas ask judge to keep marriage ban in place
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas officials asked a federal judge Wednesday to keep the state’s marriage ban in place, arguing the prohibition is constitutional and serves a legitimate purpose.

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