Maryland Senate Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill
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- Published on Friday, 24 February 2012 19:45
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Maryland became the eighth state to legalize same-sex marriage on Thursday. Supporters rushed into the streets to celebrate the bill, and Maryland’s Democratic governor, Marin O’Malley has promised to sign the bill into law.
Nebraska Bill LB 19 May Prevent Omaha's LGBT Anti-Discrimination Ordinance From Taking Effect
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- Published on Thursday, 23 February 2012 18:40
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A bill before the Nebraska legislature would cause the non-discrimination laws to be uniform across the state. While a uniform law sounds like a good idea, Nebraska law does not prevent discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. An ordinance passed by the city of Omaha does make discrimination against people on the basis of sexual orientation, illegal.
Senator Beau McCoy, LB 192's sponsor said the bill is designed to make discrimination laws uniform across the state."If something is discrimination, why does it stop [being discrimination] at the city line”?
Government Healthcare Site Offers Information About LGBT Health Insurance Plans
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 February 2012 19:36
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LGBT consumers have different health insurance needs than other consumers. Transgender individuals, are more likely to need prescription drug services.
Health care debates continue. The Obama administration added LGBT insurance information to its website, and the National Gay and Lesbian task force praised the move. NLGTF said the information made it easier for people to find health benefits for their domestic partners.
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Max Adler, Glee Star, Talks About Cyber Bullying and LGBT Suicide
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 19:36
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Glee decided to tackle cyber bullying as it relates to the LGBT community. Access Hollywood interviewed Max Adler to gain his thoughts on the matter. Adler plays David Karofsky, the bully of Kurt.
The star commented on the growing trend and how technology makes it easier. People no longer use the face-to-face confrontation method according to the actor. Now, they can make someone feel uncomfortable with the click of a button. Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and Tumblr and other social networking sites allow anonymity that can make the attacks on an individual worse.
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Gender Nonconforming Kids Are At Greater Risk of Abuse, Study Finds
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- Published on Monday, 20 February 2012 14:51
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Children who don't conform to their gender prior to age 11 face a greater risk of physical, psychological and sexual abuse, a study finds.
The study is the first to use a population based sample to look at gender non conformity as a risk factor for abuse.
"The abuse examined was perpuated by parents and other adults at home. Parents need to know that discrimination against gender non conformity affects one in ten kids, affects kids at a young age and has lasting impacts on health", said lead author Andrea Roberts.
The authors say more research is needed to understand why gender non conformity puts kids at a higher risk of abuse.
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