Archive for August 2012
GOP Convention wraps up with LGBTs hopeful
LGBT Republicans say they are proud of their contributions to this year’s national convention in Tampa.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation Expands Into AIDS Research
The largest global AIDS organization is expanding its clinical services to incorporate basic scientific research.
VA Gay Couple Sues United for Taping Dildo to Luggage
A Virginia gay couple returning from vacation in Costa Rica say they were horrified when one of their bags landed on the airport luggage carousel open, with a large purple dildo removed from the bag and taped to the outside with Continental Airlines packing tape.
Gay Republicans flex muscles in Tampa
Gay members of the Republican Party continued their efforts on Tuesday to press those attending the GOP National Convention in Tampa to “evolve” on marriage equality and other issues affecting LGBT Americans.
RNC makes gay while the sun don’t shine
The one-day delay of the Republican National Convention because of passing Tropical Storm Isaac gave gay delegates and other LGBT leaders the chance to network and increase their visibility around the convention site.
SLDN/OutServe launch congressional letter-writing campaign
The family members of lesbian and gay troops are taking their plea for recognition directly to Congress, in a new letter-writing campaign organized by the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network and the group OutServe.
Freedom to Marry pours $3M into marriage fights
The group Freedom to Marry says a campaign to win a marriage equality victory in a state ballot referendum this November met its three million dollar fundraising goal in just five months.
FAA medical updates ease trans pilots’ flight path
Life just got easier for transgender airplane and helicopter pilots. The Federal Aviation Administration has now simplified the medical certification procedure for pilots who transition sexes.
