Boise Protects LGBT Rights

Boise Protects LGBT Rights

State governments don’t always protect LGBT citizens’ rights, especially in conservative states like Idaho. But that doesn’t mean that cities can’t introduce legislation to protect their citizens. That’s just what the Boise City Council has done; earlier this month,...
5 Religious Victories for LGBT Equality in 2012

5 Religious Victories for LGBT Equality in 2012

2012 has brought the LGBT movement many victories, and hopefully 2013 will prove to be just as progressive. One of the biggest areas of gain in the past few years has been on the religious front. Obviously, one of the biggest wins this year was the fact that popular...
Supreme Court to Hear Same-Sex Marriage Cases

Supreme Court to Hear Same-Sex Marriage Cases

The United States Supreme Court has agreed to review two cases revolving around bans on same-sex marriage. California’s Proposition 8 will be heard, as will the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Chances are that, whatever the Court’s decision on these cases, it...

“Baby, It’s Cold Outside”—But It’s Cozy Inside

Sunday, December 9th marked a historic day for Washington, and for the LGBT community. Washington was one of three states to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote in the November election—the first three, in fact. Washington Governor Chris Gregoire and Secretary...