June 24, 2010: Dallas, McChrystral, Marriage Equality, Danielle Staub, Gay Mayor, Glee, Civil Unions, Visitation Rights, Will Phillips
Submitted By: Fabulous Rob on June 24, 2010
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Dallas Transit Agency OKs Trans Protections
The Dallas transit agency approved protections for transgender workers Tuesday, but the precise wording of the proposal still needs to be determined.
Obama Angriest at McChrystal Allies Comments
Comments about U.S. allies in Afghanistan, including one that described a dinner with a French minister as “gay,” were among the remarks that most angered President Obama in a Rolling Stone profile of Gen. Stanley McChrystal.
New Aussie PM: No to Gay Marriage
There are big changes Down Under now that Australia has its first female prime minister, but it doesn’t look like Julia Gillard is likely to push for marriage equality.
Danielle Staub: “I Am a Member of the Gay Community”
Real Housewives of New Jersey star Danielle Staub is a member of “the gay community,” she told Fox News — and she’s hoping to lobby to get gay marriage legalized.
Hartford Might Get Its First Gay Mayor
Hartford, Conn., may see its first openly gay mayor take office soon, thanks to the current mayor’s plans to resign.
Singer Charice Lands Role on Glee
The cast of Glee is welcoming a new member to its ranks next season.
Univ. of Hawaii Prez Distances Himself From Antigay Letter
The president of the University of Hawaii is joining a growing list of the state’s business leaders distancing themselves from a letter sent to Gov. Linda Lingle urging her to veto a bill that would legalize civil unions.
New Hospital Visitation Rule Proposed
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are working to ensure visitation rights for LGBT families, a process set in motion via a memo from President Obama.
AFA on 10-Year-Old Pride Grand Marshal: Child Abuse
The American Family Association believes that 10-year-old Will Phillips’s participation in the Northwest Arkansas pride parade in Fayetteville is tantamount to child abuse.
Tags: Civil Unions, Dallas, Danielle Staub, Gay Mayor, Glee, marriage equality, McChrystral, Visitation Rights, Will Phillips
