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Four Bills in Congress Aim to Limit Anti-Gay Bias

By Julia Marsh ● Arts & Culture ● May 3, 2010

Four bills designed to curb discrimination based on sexual orientation are pending in Congress. Some advocates are hopeful, but others are more wary about hostile lawmakers and a lack of leadership by President Obama.

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Marriage-Equality Advanced in 2009; Maine Balked

By Melinda Tuhus ● Arts & Culture ● January 1, 2010

Marriage equality was a big story in 2009 for New England states and nearby New York. But while the year raised hopes for a rainbow-hued region, Maine’s November referendum repealed same-sex marriage and dealt a blow.

Lesbian Who Fled Army Opens Legal Ground in Canada

By Wency Leung ● Arts & Culture ● December 4, 2009

After fleeing abuse at Fort Campbell, a lesbian now living in Canada is hoping for asylum on the unusual grounds of anti-homosexual persecution within the U.S. military. Her case could affect other claims by asylum seekers from democracies.

Same-Sex Marriage Wins; Nepal Activists Unsafe

By WeNews Staff ● Arts & Culture ● April 11, 2009

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Capps Calls Prop. 8 Defeat an LGBT Rallying Call

By Allison Stevens ● Politics ● January 16, 2009

Rep. Lois Capps is working to secure equal rights for lesbians by championing bills to add protections from violence and ban discrimination.

N.Y. Accepts Gay Marriage; Turkey Dress Code Bid

By Soguel & Luci ● Arts & Culture ● May 31, 2008

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New York Gov. David A. Paterson instructed all state agencies to revise policies and regulations to recognize same-sex marriages from other jurisdictions, the Associated Press reported May 29. Such issues include family health care plans, joint tax filing, stronger adoption rights and property inheritance. Same-sex marriages have been recognized by courts in California and Massachusetts.

Lesbians Have Long To-Do List After Marriage Victory

By Lorraine Orlandi ● Arts & Culture ● May 25, 2008

A California ruling on same-sex marriage forwards lesbians’ quest for a form of equality. But the victory is one among many national battles lesbians are waging for full acceptance. First part of “The Memo” series on the status of U.S. women.

California Moves Ahead; Maryland Lags Behind

By Soguel & Thurston ● Arts & Culture ● May 17, 2008

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The California Supreme Court ruled that lesbian and gay couples have a right to marry under the state’s constitution on May 15, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Same-sex couples will have the right to marry and "form a family relationship" in 30 days. The 4-3 court decision strikes down a 1977 law banning same-sex marriages.

Transgender Rights Run Into Bathroom Politics

By Shanelle Matthews ● Arts & Culture ● April 28, 2008

A county ordinance in Maryland that protects transgender rights is facing a public referendum challenge in November. One transgender advocate says it looks like a test case for national opposition to the antidiscrimination push.

Lesbian Partner Trip OK’d; Database Bans Abortion

By Soguel & Matthews ● Arts & Culture ● April 5, 2008

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Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., was allowed to bring her partner, Lauren Azar, on a military flight after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., intervened on her behalf, the Politico reported April 1. Baldwin is the only woman who is openly gay in Congress.