Read more gay rights stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/122/gay-rights.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 6:08:40 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73974/tvs-loud-and-proud-gays-should-tone-it-down.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThere was a time when homosexuality on TV helped the public become more accepting of gays and lesbians, but that time may be over. As the small screen fills with characters like Glee ’s Kurt, “the sensitive gay boy who really wants to be a girl,” and a plethora of...http://www.newser.com/story/73974/tvs-loud-and-proud-gays-should-tone-it-down.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 13 Nov 2009 10:49:37 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73861/dc-catholic-church-in-gay-rights-standoff.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Catholic Archdiocese of Washington has told the District of Columbia it will tear up its social service contracts to help the city's needy if it passes a proposed same-sex marriage bill next month. The bill wouldn't require the church to perform or provide space for gay marriages, but would...http://www.newser.com/story/73861/dc-catholic-church-in-gay-rights-standoff.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 12 Nov 2009 3:04:55 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73779/mormons-back-salt-lake-gay-rights-law.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Mormon church has come out in support of gay rights legislation for the first time in its history, backing a pair of Salt Lake City ordinances passed yesterday by the city council protecting gays from discrimination in housing and employment. "The church supports these ordinances because they are fair...http://www.newser.com/story/73779/mormons-back-salt-lake-gay-rights-law.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 11 Nov 2009 4:20:00 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73744/time-for-gays-to-go-nader-on-democrats.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe two-party system gives gay Americans a terrible deal, and the proposed gay boycott of Democratic National Committee fundraising is a big step in the right direction toward changing the situation, writes Emma Ruby-Sachs . Cutting off funds to the party will push Democrats toward eliminating discrimination against gays and could...http://www.newser.com/story/73744/time-for-gays-to-go-nader-on-democrats.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 11 Nov 2009 1:46:06 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73440/everything-but-marriage-law-for-gays-passes-in-wash.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA measure expanding benefits for same-sex couples, dubbed the “everything but marriage” law, has passed in Washington state, the first time such an equality measure has been approved at the state level by voters. Referendum 71 currently has about 52% of the votes, and a margin of 60,000, with...http://www.newser.com/story/73440/everything-but-marriage-law-for-gays-passes-in-wash.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 05 Nov 2009 20:20:30 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73327/gay-marriage-backers-say-fight-not-over-in-maine.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagGay rights activists in Maine vowed to continue fighting today, after voters repealed a law making same-sex marriage legal in the state. “Here we are in a civil rights struggle,” said the executive director of Equality Maine. “What do we do in a civil rights struggle? We pick ourselves up...http://www.newser.com/story/73327/gay-marriage-backers-say-fight-not-over-in-maine.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 04 Nov 2009 14:16:45 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73269/maine-shoots-down-same-sex-marriage.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMaine voters yesterday shot down a state law allowing same-sex marriage after an emotionally charged campaign that drew hordes to the polls. The vote was another indication of a list to the right election night. “It has all come together and the institution of marriage has been preserved," said Frank...http://www.newser.com/story/73269/maine-shoots-down-same-sex-marriage.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 04 Nov 2009 4:45:00 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/72117/catholic-church-welcomes-disgruntled-anglicans.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPope Benedict XVI has created a new church structure for Anglicans who want to join the Catholic Church, responding to the disillusionment of some Anglicans over the ordination of women and the election of openly gay bishops. The new provision will allow Anglicans to join the Catholic Church while maintaining...http://www.newser.com/story/72117/catholic-church-welcomes-disgruntled-anglicans.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 20 Oct 2009 8:42:02 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/71574/obama-looks-to-lieberman-to-lead-dont-ask-repeal.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAfter President Obama's pledge this weekend to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell, the White House turned immediately to key senators on the Armed Services Committee—in particular Joe Lieberman. A House bill to repeal the policy has 177 sponsors, but the White House is eager for Senate legislation with bipartisan...http://www.newser.com/story/71574/obama-looks-to-lieberman-to-lead-dont-ask-repeal.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 13 Oct 2009 7:39:00 CDT