Category Archives: Current News

Shields Against Domestic Violence and Child Custody Are Also at Risk  Editorial from the Charlotte Observer, March 2 ,2012 A state constitutional amendments panel met this week to “prepare an official explanation of the proposed Marriage Amendment (Session Law 2011-409) … Continue reading →

Burlington Times News story on 2/6/2012 By Maddie Lee Times-News correspondent teens20@thetimesnews.com Williams High School in Burlington is now officially home to the only Gay/Straight Alliance (G.S.A.) organization in the Alamance-Burlington school system. The G.S.A. is a club that promotes … Continue reading →

   Straight Couples, Sign in Here!                     see also “personal stories” blog. “…My Marriage is NOT Threatened…….. Go to http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/My-Marriage-Is-Not-Threatened-By-Gay-Marriage-in-NC/210518079015149 where straight couples are signing that “My Marriage is not threatened by Gay Marriage. Thousands have signed.  Let’s put that silly myth to rest.   … Continue reading →

(This story is from the Human Rights Campaign) Making the Connection Between Equality and Mental Health The American Psychological Association (APA), the world’s largest organization of psychologists, voiced its strong support for marriage equality this month. The support came in … Continue reading →

Who knew that the American Association for Retired Persons has a webpage for LGBT persons. Go to http://www.aarp.org/relationships/friends-family/aarp-pride.html?cmp=RDRCT-PRID_MAY10_011#.TfDL0w0wDc8;email. Here is how AARP introduces this site: ” This page is designed to spotlight articles on news, personal finance, relationships, travel and other topics of concern … Continue reading →

  from the Huffington Post. June 14, 2011:   ” SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge on Tuesday upheld a gay judge’s ruling that struck down California’s same-sex marriage ban, saying his fellow jurist was under no obligation to disqualify himself … Continue reading →

Here is an example of two new billboards in the Raleigh area, produced by Faith in America. See http://faithinAmerica.com.                    Their purpose is to “end the harm caused to gay and lesbian individuals, especially youth, by placing a religious and moral stamp … Continue reading →

Steve Simon, Member of the House of Representatives in Minnesota, asked his colleagues “How Many Gays Must God Create Before We Accept that He Wants Them Around?” Arguing against an amendment to the Minnesota state constitution, he asks first “Is … Continue reading →

National PFLAG has adapted a piece by Mariana Caplan entitled When Holidays Are Hell…A Guide to Surviving Family Gatherings  to help parents and siblings make the up-coming holidays really welcoming for visiting LGBT family members.   It is reproduced below;   If you are … Continue reading →

National PFLAG has compiled the following advice: Tips for a Happy Holiday for GLBT People The holidays can be a stressful time for GLBT people or families with GLBT members, but there are several strategies that you can use to … Continue reading →