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Southern Baptists condemn Boy Scouts policy on gays source: Chicago Tribune posted: 6/13/13 The Southern Baptist Convention on Wednesday voted to voice opposition to the Boy Scouts of America decision to admit gay members, saying that homosexual conduct is contrary to a scout's oath to do his duty to God. The Southern Baptists, the nation's largest Protestant denomination, approved a non-binding resolution opposing the policy at its annual convention in Houston. The resolution requires no action by member churches but leaves them to decide individually whether to stop sponsoring sco Obama urges ban on workplace bias against gays source: SFGate/San Francisco Chronicle posted: 6/13/13 President Barack Obama on Thursday marked Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month by calling on Congress to pass legislation banning workplace discrimination against gays, lesbians and others. "I want to sign that bill," he said. Obama said such bias is wrong and must end. He said that in more than 30 states people can be fired because of who they are or who they love. He said legislation pending in Congress would end workplace discrimination "now and forever" against lesbians, gay Pope meets Archbishop of Canterbury, seeks to promote marriage as UK heads to gay marriage source: The Washington Post posted: 6/13/13 Pope Francis waded diplomatically into the gay marriage debate Friday, telling the Archbishop of Canterbury he wants to work together to promote family values “based on marriage.” Francis, who vigorously opposed gay marriage in his native Argentina, and Archbishop Justin Welby chatted, prayed and had lunch together at the Vatican in their first encounter since both were installed in March. Welby, the spiritual leader of the 77 million-strong Anglican Communion, has opposed proposed legisla Russia’s lower house passes anti-gay bill as protesters beaten, arrested source: The Washington Post posted: 6/11/13 A bill that stigmatizes Russia’s gay community and bans the distribution of information about homosexuality to children was overwhelmingly approved by the lower house of parliament Tuesday. More than two dozen protesters were attacked by anti-gay activists and then detained by police, hours before the State Duma approved the Kremlin-backed legislation in a 436-0 vote, with one abstention. The bill banning “propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations” still needs to be passed by the appoi More wines coming out in support of gay marriage source: SFGate/San Francisco Chronicle posted: 6/11/13 Wineries are coming out loud and proud in their support of gay marriage. They're putting it right on the label. "Little by little, we're breaking down the barrier," says Gary Saperstein of Out in the Vineyard, an events and tour company based in Sonoma wine country that caters to gay travelers. One of the barrier-breakers is Same Sex Meritage, a red blend that sends its message on the bottle and at the cash register — $1 for every bottle sold is donated to the advocacy group Freedom to Mar Calif. Readies For Possible Return Of Gay Marriage source: NPR posted: 6/11/13 Planning a party for thousands of people would be a challenge under the best of circumstances. Now imagine trying to pull off such a gathering without knowing what day it should happen or if there even will be cause for celebration. Such are the circumstances for same-sex marriage supporters as they await a U.S. Supreme Court decision that will determine whether California's voter-enacted ban on gay marriages lives or dies. The high court's ruling in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionalit Diocese won't reinstate fired gay Ohio teacher source: SFGate/San Francisco Chronicle posted: 6/11/13 The superintendent for a Roman Catholic Diocese has declined to reinstate a gay teacher who is challenging her firing by a Catholic school. Lucia McQuaide, the diocese's Superintendent of Education, informed Carla Hale in a June 6 letter that her decision follows her consideration "of all of the facts and circumstances." Hale's attorney Thomas Tootle said Tuesday the next step is a request to the diocese for binding arbitration. Hale has also filed a discrimination complaint with the ci Russian Parliament To Vote On Anti-Gay Bill source: NPR posted: 6/11/13 More than two dozen activists were detained in Moscow on Tuesday as they were protesting a bill that stigmatizes the gay community and bans the giving of information about homosexuality to children. The protesters attempted to rally outside the Russian State Duma before what is expected to be a final vote on the bill banning "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations." Police moved in after supporters of the bill started showering the protesters with eggs and water. Some of the protest Prince Harry said to have saved solider from anti-gay attack source: NPR posted: 6/10/13 A former British soldier with a new book to sell says Prince Harry stood up for him against infantry members he feared were plotting a homophobic attack. James Wharton, author of the new “Out in the Army,” told the UK Daily Mail that after he was threatened by six soldiers in 2008, he confided in his tank’s superior officer, and then-Lt. Harry Wales promptly confronted the men. “I will always be grateful to Harry,” he said. No comment from the military or the palace. (Read more at Daily Mail: Ha 'Capturing Love': How To Photograph Same-Sex Weddings source: NPR posted: 6/10/13 Summer means wedding season, and for many couples, photographing the groom lifting the bride, or the bride looking off wistfully into the distance is an essential. But what if the happy couple is a bride and a bride, or a groom and a groom? That's where Kathryn Hamm, president of , and Thea Dodds, a professional photographer, come in. They co-authored the new book Capturing Love: The Art of Lesbian and Gay Wedding Photography. The book offers tips for shooting same-sex weddings and suggests t |
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