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Gay Partner Benefits Bill Wins Committee Approval
On Top Magazine 3 days agoA House committee has approved a bill that would extend benefits to the same-sex partners of federal employees
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Lambda Legal sues because health care isn't a luxury
Bilerico 4 days ago
A few months ago, saying they needed to cut spending, the state of Arizona rescinded domestic partner benefits for same-sex partners of state employees.
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House Committee Passes Partner Benefits Bill
Advocate 4 days agoThe House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Wednesday voted
23-12 to pass the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act, which
would extend benefits to same-sex partners of federal government
workers.
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Digest for November 11th through November 14th
The Republic of T Nov 13 09Here are some of the people writing about some of the stuff I wish I had time to write about, for November 11th through November 14th:
That Old Republican Revival –
Robert Creamer: 10 Reasons Why Democrats Who Opposed the Health Care Bill Made a Political Mistake –
Cold-Hearted: Conservative Gov Blocks Same-Sex Partners from Making [.
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Washington's "everything but marriage" will become model law around the country
Seattle Gay Scene Nov 13 09
"Everything..(or should we call it)..anything but marriage," may be coming to a city near you, as leaders in a several states become desperate to prevent marriage equality, an issue that some see as inflicting "violence" on straight marriage.
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In Carcieri's actions, incarceration has seemed near-fetched. So it's gonna take a lot to win our trust
Good As You Nov 13 09He has raised funds for the incendiary Massachusetts Family Institute. He's expressed support for the hurt-gays-at-all-costs NOM organization.
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Uganda Gay Death Penalty Law Update
Google HIV News / Why Isn't the Church Denouncing this Bill? Nov 08 09
Tips-Q GLBT News (blog)
Uganda Gay Death Penalty Law Update - Why Isn't the Church Denouncing this Bill?Tips-Q GLBT News (blog).
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CDC panel finds little evidence to support abstinence-only sex-ed
Qnews Nov 07 09Palin baby-dad Levi Johnson via Flickr
A panel of public health professionals who studied reams of data on the effectiveness of sex-education in classrooms concludes that so-called comprehensive programs are effective.
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Sen. Murray declares a win for same-sex partners
Google Lesbian News / The Olympian Nov 05 09
Globe and Mail
Sen. Murray declares a win for same-sex partnersThe OlympianIn this state, the majority believes that gay and lesbian families who work hard and play by the rules deserve to be treat fairly.
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AL: legislator calls for UAB to reverse decision on partner health benefits
Pams House blend Oct 30 09
Talk about slow on the uptake. Was the anti-gay contingent in the Alabama legislature asleep at the wheel? Last week the news broke that the University of Alabama-Birmingham will extend health care benefits to same-sex partners of employees in order to increase its recruiting appeal to quality candidates.
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Report: Same-Sex Couples Face Significant Disadvantages in Retirement
Topix Gay News Oct 23 09
A new study released today details the inequalities faced by same-sex couples in employer-sponsored retirement plans.
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Senate committee considers DP benefits bill
Washington Blade National News Oct 23 09
Senate committee considers DP benefits bill Measure billed as good for federal government By Chris Johnson Friday, October 23, 2009 A Senate bill that would extend partner benefits to LGBT federal workers was praised during a recent congressional hearing as a way to make the federal workforce fair and competitive.
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Holy smoke: Univ. of Alabama @ Birmingham to extend health insurance benefits to same-sex partners
Pams House blend Oct 22 09NOTE: So as to avoid confusion, I changed the headline to specify, though it is in the article, that we are talking about University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), not UA -- that is in Tuscaloosa.
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SWEDEN FORGES AHEAD WITH GAY MARRIAGE
Homovision Oct 22 09The issue of marriage between same-sex partners has been a burning one for the Swedish Protestant church for a while now.
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SNT: WTF is wrong with our community
Sick N Tired Oct 21 09
City bans Country performer after anti-gay lyrics
What is our problem
The above image was a comment was I going to leave on this story at Q-notes but decide to do it here instead.
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OPM Wants Feedback on Federal Regulations That Include Domestic Partners in Definition of Family
Pams House blend Oct 21 09
I got an email this morning that said the U.S. Office of Personal Management wants feedback on proposed changes to federal regulations that would include same sex domestic partners in the definition of family member for the purpose of using federal employment benefits.
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House Bill Would Cut Funding To States That Oppose LGBT Adoption
Joe My God Oct 20 09Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA) has introduced a bill that would restrict federal child welfare funding from any state that discriminates against LGBT people attempting to adopt.
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Ruling hurts some unmarried same-sex partners
Topix Gay News Oct 18 09
The city of Iowa City and Johnson County began to address an uncommon, and possibly unique, situation after the Iowa Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage last April.
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Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies recognized as Employee Resource Group of the Year
Pams House blend Oct 13 09It's nice to have advocacy work like this receive recognition. The Blend has learned that Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) is being lauded as 2009 Employee Resource Group of the Year by Out and Equal Workplace Advocates.
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Another LGBT-Favorable Court Ruling--in Montana
Straight Not Narrow Oct 09 09From Queerty:When the Montana Supreme Court yesterday upheld a lesbian mom's right to custody over two children she shared with a partner, the 6-1 decision didn't just secure a gay parent's rights to see her kids, but set a new tone in the state's high court: gays are equal, and the law must treat them as such.
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