All Posts Tagged With: "gay rights groups"

A Gay Campaign? Both Sides Demur

Source: The New York Times OKLAHOMA CITY — One of the more unlikely showdowns for the fall elections is taking shape here in this staunchly conservative state, where same-sex marriage is constitutionally banned and the Legislature frequently takes on issues like abortion. Brittany Novotny, a Democrat and Oklahoma’s first known transgender candidate, is running for [...]

20Jul2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

Gay rights’ advocates push for anti-discrimination bill

By ERIN KELLY • Gannett Washington Bureau WASHINGTON – After a 15-year fight, gay rights’ groups believe 2010 will be the year they persuade Congress to pass a landmark law protecting workers from being fired or denied jobs or promotions because of their sexual orientation. With Democrats in the majority in the House and Senate [...]

15Jan2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

Latin America’s first gay marriage thwarted

By VANESSA HAND ORELLANA, Associated Press Writer BUENOS AIRES — An Argentine couple’s attempt to unite in Latin America’s first gay marriage was thwarted Tuesday when city officials decided to block the wedding because of conflicting judicial rulings. Jose Maria Di Bello and Alex Freyre showed up at the Buenos Aires civil registry office despite [...]

2Dec2009 | | 0 comments | Continued