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Last Updated: May 8, 2008 |
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Rev. Al Sharpton Arrested in Sean Bell Police Shooting Protest
Rev. Al Sharpton and dozens of others were arrested on Wednesday in New York City during a protest over the police shooting of 23-year-old Sean Bell on his wedding day. Sharpton and the crowd of protesters called for federal prosecutors to bring civil rights charges against the police involved in the shooting.May 8, 2008
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Court Says OK to Children's Books Encouraging Gay Tolerance
A Massachusetts federal appeals court today ruled that an elementary school can continue to use children's books that encourage tolerance for gay people. The ACLU cheers the decision, which rejected the claims of parents who said exposing their children to such books violated their ability to direct the religious training of their children.Feb 11, 2008
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Philadelphia News Anchor Alycia Lane Calls Officer 'Dyke', Lands in Jail
Philadelphia news anchor Alycia Lane is the talk of the town—in a bad way—after being arrested for assaulting a female police officer this weekend. Lane reportedly called the officer a 'dyke', verbally abused her and then punched the woman in the face. The popular news anchor was arrested and later released on her own recognizance. Her lawyer insists Lane is innocent of all charges.
Dec 18, 2007
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Lambda Legal Challenges Indiana School's Decision to Bar Gay Male Student from Wearing a Dress to Prom
New York City-based Lambda Legal has filed court papers with the Northern District Court of Indiana that indicate an area high school violated Kevin 'K.K.' Logan's First Amendment rights when it barred him from wearing a dress to prom.
Dec 14, 2007
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Michael Flatley Awarded $11 million Against Tyna Robertson over False Rape Allegations
He helped catapult Irish step dancing into the global spotlight, but this week, Michael Flatley, who recently made an appearance on Dancing with the Stars, may be doing another jig. The Lord of the Dance was awarded an $11 million settlement against real estate agent Tyna Robertson who had brought false rape allegations against the dancer.
Dec 11, 2007
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Michigan Supreme Court Weighs Same-Sex Benefits
The Michigan Supreme Court currently is weighing whether a constitutional amendment barring gay marriages also prohibits public agencies and schools from offering health care benefits to the same-sex partners of employees.
Nov 8, 2007
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Openly Gay LAPD Sergeant Reaches Settlement After 10 Year Battle
In what has been called a 'momentous' decision, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously last week to approve settlement of the non-damages portion of a lawsuit brought by former Sergeant Mitchell Grobeson, the LAPD's first openly gay officer.
Nov 6, 2007
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Church Ordered to Pay $10.9M for Protest of Gay Marine's Funeral
A federal jury has just awarded $10.9 million to Albert Snyder, who sued Rev. Fred Phelps' Westboro Baptist Church for picketing the funeral of his son, Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder, a gay soldier who died in Iraq last year.
Nov 1, 2007
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