Fabulous Newscast: April 21, 2010 Goodbye Maggie Gallagher, Gay Softball Lawsuit, More DADT Protests at White House, UK Will Block Uganda if Antigay Law Passes
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- Maggie Gallagher Stepping Down
The National Organization for Marriage announced that its president, Maggie Gallagher, will step down, giving the position to current executive director Brian Brown.
- Ballplayers Sue Gay Softball League
Three Bay Area men who self-identify as bisexual claim they were bounced from the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Association after being interrogated about their sexuality.
- Civil & Women’s Rights Hero Dorothy Height Dies
Women’s rights and civil rights pioneer Dorothy Height, who was a central figure in gaining parity in voting rights, employment opportunities, and later, AIDS programs, died Tuesday. She was 98.
- DADT Protesters Arrested at White House
With a repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” still anything but certain before the November midterm elections, protesters including Lt. Dan Choi again handcuffed themselves to the White House in full uniform.
- Lesbian Officer Back on Brink of Discharge
An Air Force officer who was told she would not be discharged even though she openly declared that she is a lesbian has learned she still may be discharged.
- Six Arrested at White House in DADT Protest
Six military veterans have chained themselves to the White House fence, the second such action in a month, to protest the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
- U.K. to Bar Uganda MP if Antigay Bill Passes
British officials plan to bar Uganda MP David Bahati from traveling to the United Kingdom if his antigay bill passes.
- Corpus Christi: It Takes a Gay Church
A predominantly LGBT congregation has decided to present Corpus Christi, the “gay Jesus” play canceled twice this past month in Texas.
- Ritual Sexual Abuse of Afghan Boys Uncovered
A Frontline investigation set to air Tuesday will explore the ancient practice of organized sexual abuse of young Afghan boys by powerful men.
- Court Hears Two Free Speech Cases
Free speech cases before the U.S. Supreme Court this week and next could hold significant implications for when the high court eventually considers the same-sex marriage question.
