Alabama probate judges should follow US Supreme Court fed prosecutors say
because the U.S. Supreme Court ruling trumps whatever the state court has to say on gay marriage. Despite Mobile, Alabama saying it would stop issuing marriage licenses, United States attorneys in Mobile and Birmingham said Wednesday they had “grave …

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Navy’s Muslim captain Shindy praised gay-bashing mufti
Leo Shanahan is based in The Australian’s Sydney bureau and writes about business legal disputes, white collar crime and regulatory policy for news and business. He was a finalist in the 2013 NSW Journalism Awards for excellence in financial journalism …

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What It’s Like To Escape Ex-Gay Therapy — And Then Defeat It

These two heroes helped close a prominent ex-gay organization and are finally putting their own lives back together.

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Governor Andrew Cuomo and Award-Winning Actor Sigourney Weaver to be Honored at HRC Greater New York

Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, announced that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and award-winning actor Sigourney Weaver will be honored at the 2016 Greater New York Gala on Saturday, February 6. In addition, HRC announced Grammy Award-winning British singer and songwriter Jess Glynne will perform for the gathering.

During his tenure, Governor Cuomo has made LGBT equality a core part of his agenda, from fighting for marriage equality to combating HIV/AIDS to removing obstacles and improving opportunities for transgender Americans. Last fall, Governor Cuomo went even farther, taking a historic step to extend via executive action vitally important non-discrimination protections to transgender New Yorkers and visitors in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Building upon state and federal case law, Governor Cuomo’s administration issued regulations clarifying that gender identity is included in the definitions of sex and disability which are protected under current state non-discrimination law. A state bill to explicitly create these protections — GENDA — had stalled in the state senate for years before Governor Cuomo’s leadership ensured transgender people would have recourse under existing law. HRC will present Governor Cuomo with the National Equality Award.

“Governor Cuomo has been a steadfast champion for LGBT New Yorkers, committed to advancing equality not only when it’s easy, but when it’s hard,” said HRC President Chad Griffin.  “His remarkable leadership in fighting for full LGBT equality in the Empire State sets an example elected officials across the nation should emulate. We are so proud to honor Governor Cuomo with the National Equality Award and celebrate his work on behalf of our community.”

HRC will also recognize award-winning actor Sigourney Weaver, who will be honored for her tremendous advocacy on behalf of LGBT equality throughout her career. HRC’s Ally for Equality award recognizes the outstanding efforts of those who dedicate time, energy, spirit and whole-hearted commitment to better the lives of LGBT people. This award is given to allies outside the LGBT community who stand up on behalf of equality for all Americans. Weaver unapologetically embraces these qualities in a belief that the fight for LGBT equality is the “big battle” of our time.

“Sigourney Weaver has been a valuable and outspoken ally to the LGBT community,” said Griffin. “Using her influence and global platform to bring attention to the challenges faced by our community, she is committed to advancing fairness and equality and improving the lives of LGBT people. We are grateful for her work, and proud to recognize her accomplishments with our Ally for Equality Award.”

HRC also announced a special performance from Grammy award-winning artist Jess Glynne. In 2014, Glynne won a Grammy for “Best Dance Recording” for her feature on the two-time platinum record, “Rather Be” with Clean Bandit, which she went on to receive accolades and pop-radio airplay for her next smash single, “Hold My Hand.” Glynne’s debut album, “I Cry When I Laugh,” debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart in 2015. Glynne, who has been outspoken about defying labels and the fight for equality, was recently honored within the annual OUT 100 and is currently gearing up for a North American tour kicking off later this month.

“We are thrilled that Jess Glynne will be performing at our Greater New York Gala,” said Griffin. “She’s a rising star in the music world, and we are looking forward to an inspiring performance that will make the evening even more memorable.”

The Greater New York Gala is one of HRC’s biggest events of the year, attracting more than 1,000 of the organization’s most active grassroots leaders, supporters, and members. The event regularly draws political officials from federal, state, and local governments, as well as celebrity entertainers and leaders in the business community. As previously announced, Accenture will receive the HRC Corporate Equality Award at the event for their commitment to equality for the LGBT community, and multi-award winning artist Bill T. Jones will be honored with the HRC Visibility Award for his work to bring to light the struggles and resilience of those living with HIV.

To purchase tickets for the #HRCGreaterNY gala or learn more about the event, please visit www.HRCGreaterNY.org

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Ted Cruz's Dad Says It's "Appalling" to Have a Gay Mayor
He has declared the United States is a “Christian nation” and has called President … the elder Cruz has fiercely denounced gay rights and same-sex marriage and has decried religious leaders who don’t join the holy crusade against liberalism and secularism.

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The Prime Minister Of Fiji Wants Gay Citizens To Get Married In Iceland — And Stay There
According to Radio New Zealand, the prime minister’s comments came in response to the head of the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre, Shamima Ali, asking if Fiji would be legalizing same-sex marriage anytime soon. “Not in her lifetime and not in ours …

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Opinion: Australian of the Year Queensland finalist Catherine McGregor may raise eyebrows
THE Queensland Australian of the Year is RAAF Group Captain Catherine … “The Queensland I was born into wasn’t for any of us, not for gay people and especially not for trans people,” she said. “It was a pretty dangerous ­environment.”

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Online pressures creating 'deeply unhappy' children
While 30 years ago, youngsters got in touch by using public telephone boxes, home landlines or writing letters, now they are more likely to opt for an online chat or send an email. Less than one in three of ChildLine’s counselling sessions were via the …

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Staircase Reunion
A feverish level of anticipation from generations of gay nightclubbing aficionados resulted in pre … of special guests from across the Staircase decades. The Staircase was New Zealand’s quintessential queer nightclub. Opening its doors long before …

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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall on global uncertainty; Nuplex, Xero, Chorus drop
New Zealand’s benchmark NZX 50 Index fell as the market caught up with global losses on a day of relatively subdued trading. Nuplex Industries, Xero, Chorus and 37 other stocks fell, while A2 Milk Co gained after a week of declines. The S&P/NZX 50 Index …

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