Feature Story: From excluding an ''avowed homosexual'' from the Boy Scouts of America to striking down ''a law that effectively excludes gay and lesbian people from the institution of civil marriage,'' courts across the nation have handed down decisions in the past decade that shaped political races since 2000 but are likely to have even greater impact over the next decade.
In April of 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Boy Scouts of America v. Dale, a case challenging whether New Jersey's public accommodations law could prevent the Boy Scouts from kicking out James Dale, a volunteer assistant scoutmaster, because he was gay. Dale lost in a closely divided decision that, less than 10 years later, already shows the passage of time.
It was none less than Chief Justice William Rehnquist who wrote of the fact that Dale was an ''avowed homosexual.'' Justice John Paul Stevens, dissenting in the court's opinion, had to remind the chief justice that ''every state law prohibiting discrimination is designed to replace prejudice with principle.'' ...more
In April of 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Boy Scouts of America v. Dale, a case challenging whether New Jersey's public accommodations law could prevent the Boy Scouts from kicking out James Dale, a volunteer assistant scoutmaster, because he was gay. Dale lost in a closely divided decision that, less than 10 years later, already shows the passage of time.
It was none less than Chief Justice William Rehnquist who wrote of the fact that Dale was an ''avowed homosexual.'' Justice John Paul Stevens, dissenting in the court's opinion, had to remind the chief justice that ''every state law prohibiting discrimination is designed to replace prejudice with principle.'' ...more
Feature Story: If ever there were a roller-coaster year, 2009 was it. Oh, there were highs, much like the one that helped close out the year with the signing ceremony of the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Equality Amendment Act of 2009. But there were also lows, particularly in the area of crime and punishment -- and others lost by illness or accident.
On either end of the spectrum, 2009 certainly included more than can be contained in these pages. But to help us get where we're going, Metro Weekly offers at least a partial look back on 2009. For some it's worth a pat on the back. Others may be embittered remembering some of what the LGBT community has endured in 2009.
Whatever this brief retrospective leaves you with, Metro Weekly wishes you a happy and rewarding 2010. ...more
On either end of the spectrum, 2009 certainly included more than can be contained in these pages. But to help us get where we're going, Metro Weekly offers at least a partial look back on 2009. For some it's worth a pat on the back. Others may be embittered remembering some of what the LGBT community has endured in 2009.
Whatever this brief retrospective leaves you with, Metro Weekly wishes you a happy and rewarding 2010. ...more
News: ''By not fully asserting ourselves and trying to get the license, we would be agreeing with society that our relationship is less than other marriages.''
Nearly 20 years ago, that's how Craig Dean made the case for marriage equality, filing a legal challenge when he and his partner, Patrick Gill, were denied a marriage license from the D.C. Clerk of Court.
Dean and Gill were in their 20s, activists who received the ire of the gay and lesbian establishment for bringing such a case, here, at that time. The executive director of Lambda Legal Defense Fund was described in The Washington Post as ''the couple's most outspoken critic.'' ...more
Nearly 20 years ago, that's how Craig Dean made the case for marriage equality, filing a legal challenge when he and his partner, Patrick Gill, were denied a marriage license from the D.C. Clerk of Court.
Dean and Gill were in their 20s, activists who received the ire of the gay and lesbian establishment for bringing such a case, here, at that time. The executive director of Lambda Legal Defense Fund was described in The Washington Post as ''the couple's most outspoken critic.'' ...more
The Rev. Rick Warren has pleaded to parishioners of his Christian mega church for donations to fill a $900,000 gap in the budget. 
Aerospace and defense veteran Amanda Simpson has been appointed to the Department of Commerce as a senior technical adviser. 
Chris Evans got a lot of attention when he talked about his gay brother Scott in an interview with The Advocate -- but Scott Evans tells WeLoveSoaps.net that Chris got a lot of flak from friends because Scott wasn't out professionally. 
As the Tennessee General Assembly reconvenes this month, the state's LGBT political leaders say that from adoption rights to discrimination issues, there will be many bills worth watching.
After nearly three years, out artist hopes new show will inspire viewers to leave 'Habitville' for good. After being lost in "Habitville" for nearly three years, Stevn Dutton has returned to the art scene in a big way with his newest...
Openly lesbian Annise Parker was sworn in as mayor of Houston on Saturday
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