Catholic Charities of Boston Discontinues Adoption Services
Catholic Charities of Boston has decided that it would rather end adoption services than have to consider gay couples when placing children in adoptive homes. The group has been responsible for more than 700 adoptions (thirteen adoptions by gay couples).…
Westboro Baptist Church Will Keep Picketing at Soldiers’ Funerals
Members of Westboro Baptist Church said last week that they will continue to picket at soldiers' funerals, but will not violate new state laws limiting where and when protests can happen. "We're not going to get arrested. We obey the…
Gay Professor Threatened Twice Since 2004
Patrick Chapman, a South Puget Sound Community College professor, has received two anonymous death threats in the last two years: a written threat in 2004 and a voice mail at his home in January (received a few days after The…
Exodus ‘Unhappy’ About Billboard Parody
Exodus International claims blogger Justin Watt violated copyright and trademark laws when he posted an image of a billboard which read "Straight? Unhappy? " on his blog as a parody of their "Gay? Unhappy? " billboard ad campaign. also posted…
Suffolk University Trans Students Will Get Transition Needs Covered
Bay Windows reports trans students at Suffolk University, located in Boston, who are on the university's health plan will soon "receive medical coverage for hormones and psychological treatment related to transitioning." Sharon Yardley, director of Suffolk’s health services, said the…
Committee on Jewish Law and Standards Delays Voting on Gay Issues
I previously posted that the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards was meeting this week and would consider lifting a ban on gay rabbis and same-sex unions here. The two-day meeting ended yesterday and the committee has decided to wait…
Q Television Network Employees Say They Haven’t Been Paid in Months
Southern Voice reports that Q Television Network is experiencing some serious financial problems. Jack E. Jett, co-host of Q Television Network's "Queer Edge," says he hasn't received a paycheck in two months and no one else who works on his…
Penguin Book Moved to Nonfiction Section Because of ‘Homosexual Undertones’
"And Tango Makes Three," a children's book about two male penguins raising a baby penguin based on the story of Central Park's Roy and Silo, was moved from the children's section to the nonfiction section of two Missouri public libraries…
Conservative Jews May End Ban on Same-Sex Unions and Gay Rabbis
The Committee on Jewish Law and Standards, which sets policy for Conservative Judaism, will meet this week and consider ending a ban on gay rabbis and same-sex unions. New York Times: "This is a very difficult moment for the movement,"…
Colleges Accepting Federal Aid Must Allow Military Recruiters on Campus
reports the Supreme Court has ruled colleges that accept federal aid, totalling $35 billion a year, must allow military recruiters on campus regardless of whether the college bans anti-gay discrimination (including "Don't Ask, Don't Tell") or not. Military opponents say…