US President Barack Obama issued the following proclamation on June 1, 2009. This month marks the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots (in New York City) and is widely considered to be the start of the gay rights movement in the United States and around the world.
The California Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday to uphold Proposition 8 but also ruled that the the marriages of an estimated 18,000 same-sex couples who wed in the five-month window before the ban took effect will remain valid.
Three US service members recently discharged (or facing discharge) under the military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy share their stories in the media to highlight the reality facing gay and lesbian members in the US military.
After receiving complaints from passers-by about sexual activities taking place in a park, district officials decide to warn unsuspecting park users by putting up a sign.
Some 300 gays, lesbians and their allies marched to the Legislative Council Building on Sunday to protest anti-gay legislators who have continuously opposed legal reforms designed to give LGBTs equal rights.
Following the Aware saga in which homosexuality, religious and other issues were fierily debated on the media and on online forums, Singapore Deputy Prime Minister warns Singaporeans against mixing religion with politics.
Thio Su Mien - mother of noted anti-gay NMP Thio Li-ann admitted to playing a key role in the leadership change of AWARE; media warns of emerging Christian-based militancy.
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