Monday, June 29, 2009

GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)

SEE THE VIDEO: Famous for their choreographed group performance of Michael Jackson and rsquo;s legendary Thriller, the incarcerated men of Cebu Provincial Detention hit the yard once again to pay homage. Plus: Madonna to perform Jackson hits?
GOODBYE'S TO AN ANGEL: At the end of Farrah Fawcett's battle with cancer, friends and family say their goodbyes and share final memories of the '70s icon, while her Doctor recalls how bravely the actress faced her final days.
TWICE THE TRIBUTE: Both NBC and ABC are airing tributes to honor the late actress Farrah Fawcett.
I just got some updates from our policy team who have been working on the implementation of the HIV travel ban passed in Congress last year… The regulation is out in the preview version of tomorrow’s Federal Register, which will be the start of a public comment period.  Anyone can submit their thoughts on removing the ban and [...]
In case you missed our post on Friday about National HIV Testing Day (or you’re needing a bit more encouragement) here’s what President Obama and Health and Human Services Secretary Sebelius had to say:
In this blog series, HRC attorneys discuss news and break down legal theories relevant to a U.S. Supreme Court nomination and the pending retirement of Justice David Souter. The Supreme Court today, in a 5-4 ruling, reversed the Second Circuit’s decision in Ricci v. DeStefano.  The case has generated a great deal of attention both because [...]
In early May, National Public Radio, a supposed bastion of liberal media bias, found itself in the cross hairs of the lesbian and gay community over an online review of "Outrage.".
The Modern Gay Rights Movement Began 40 Years Ago During The Stonewall Riots In New York City. While Much Of The Controversy Surrounding Gay Rights Today Has Centered On Same-Sex Marriage, A Battle Is Brewing Over Whether It Is Bad For Children To Be Raised By Gay Or Lesbian Parents.
Jesse Levey is a Republican activist who says he believes in family values, small government and his lesbian mothers' right to marry.

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