Obstacles for those of the LGBT community - 2 views
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dennibro on 29 Jan 17More issues for the LGBT community are described in this article. States that are anti-LGBT rights are hoping to make head way with President Trump in office.
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Resources: Growing Up LGBT in America | Human Rights Campaign - 0 views
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Findings of a survey of more than 10,000 LGBT-identified youth ages 13-17. Information to help better understand the experiences, needs and concers of LGBT youth.
Betsy DeVos, a Friend of LGBT Rights? - 1 views
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In interviews with past colleagues, Betsy DeVos is shown in private to be a friend of the LGBT community, a stark contrast to her current public image. Will the real Secretary of Education please stand up?
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I believe that Gay rights, even though it has been passed through the supreme court, is something that society is still struggling to accept. LGBT couple should be given the same opportunities as those who are not LGBT. For example, the ability to have or adopt children. It's a shame that some families are still denied that right. Very interesting article.
LGBT Rights - 0 views
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Great webpage to articles concerning the LGBT headlines. ACLU of Arizona Stands behind the LGBT community.
Russia, the Olympics and the LGBT - 0 views
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Information of a recent event that just passed this year, the Olympics, and how the LGBT tied into certain controversies there with the Russian government. As Russia is against homosexuality, as with their leader Putin, a great turmoil it looked into on how homosexual athletes are treated and looked this year in the games.
Using Religious beliefs as an excuse to Discriminate - 1 views
I think its wrong to use religious beliefs as an excuse to discriminate. People who claim to be Christian refuse service to the LGBT community. People of the LGBT community would never refuse servi...
Parents, Children and LGBT - 0 views
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This article highlights LGBT and raising children. I really like the personal writing of this article.
LGBT Rights Human Rights Watch - 0 views
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We now live in a world where love of all kinds are allowed and accepted. Sadly, there is still so much to do. -
A website about a lot of different human rights for the LGBT community. Website talks about recent problems that have affected the gay community all over the world.
Civil Rights Includes Gays - 0 views
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This article reflects on the past Civil Rights movements and relates it to today's Gay rights. The author applies Martin Luther King's "Dream" to LGBT marriage rights.
Inauguration speech touches on LGBT rights - 0 views
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President Barack Obama becomes the first president to mention LGBT rights in an inaugural speech. This is a step forward for the LGBT community being understood and represented in the government,
Supreme Court rule States must allow same-sex marriage - 0 views
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Since now gay Court legalizes same-sex marriage in all 50 states allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry nationwide. -
This article states the ruling of the Supreme Court and same sex marriage. They ruled that States must allow couples of the same sex the right to marriage. This was a major victory for the LGBT community.
LGBT Americans reported higher rates of food and economic insecurity than non-LGBT peop... - 0 views
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The Census Bureau did a Household pulse survey to see how people were doing financially in their households, and it found that LGBTQ+ people were struggling more than LGBTQ+ people were. The Human Rights Campaign stated that these were problems that already existed, but it was made worse by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Antigay forces launch new international hate group - 1 views
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Brian Brown of the National Organization for Marriage launches a new anti-LGBTQ group, the International Organization for the Family. He believes in "pro-family" and "defies the LGBT culture". Should marriage only be between a man and a women?
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This is extremely sad to see but not surprising. Homophobia is still around and these people are hateful. The hope is hat they don't manage to get any laws past that might hurt LGBT people. The supreme court ruled that for marriage equality. -
I agree, this is truly a sad state of affairs, but in the current political climate not at all surprising.
Gay Marriage Rights - 0 views
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Gives information regarding how other Americans that are not apart or for the LGBT community feel about them having the right to marriage.
An Overview of Federal Rights and Protections Granted to Married Couples - 0 views
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The Human Rights Campaign advocates on behalf of LGBT Americans, mobilizes grassroots actions in diverse communities, invests strategically to elect fair-minded individuals to office and educates the public about LGBT issues.
HRC Local: Arizona | Human Rights Campaign (Gay Rights) - 0 views
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Find out more about what HRC is doing for LGBT equality in Arizona and how you can get involved with the Phoenix Steering Committee. Talks about same sex marriage in Arizona. Also has links to same sex marriage in other states.
Gay Rights vs. Religious Freedom: The States Where Fights Will Be Fiercest in 2016 - 0 views
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In this article, the author brings to light the new problems being seen when it comes to gay rights since the law was passed making gay marriage legal in the United States. Some think that passing this has has actually made it easier to discriminate against LGBT citizens.
Pregnancy Rights - 0 views
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This article questions whether women's rights have come full circle. The author focuses on pregnancy in the work-place.
Gay-Bashing Chaplain Endorsers Admit That The Military Chaplaincy Is Disproportionately... - 0 views
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Many members of the military have religious/ strict views. President Obama created an act to "normalize homosexual behavior" in the military, thus leading to argues about the consequences. This breaks down to whether these Christians in the military are "bible- believing" or "false teachers". The military was promoting " bible- believing" for the reason of LGBT. They claim the gays are "satanic", and fight against them.
DOMA Zombies Surface in Congress | American Civil Liberties Union - 0 views
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This article talks about married gay couples rights when faced against both state and federal governments. It is an interesting look at the discrimination many gay couples face today despite being legally married.