gays and lesbians – Page 9

Supreme Court rules same sex marriage ban unconstitutional

June 26, 2013 By John Wojcik

In a historic ruling for gay rights, the Supreme Court today struck down DOMA, a 1996 law blocking federal recognition of same-sex marriages.

Russia adopts law against “gay propaganda”

June 12, 2013 By Special to People’s World

"The government is using homophobia and xenophobia to justify its policies against an independent civil society."

Catholic “union” refuses to back Carla Hale, but AFL-CIO will

May 22, 2013 By Bruce Bostick

The AFL-CIO Central Labor Council for Central Ohio, meanwhile, unanimously passed a strongly worded resolution this past week supporting Hale in her fight to be reinstated.

Jason Collins is changing our world

May 15, 2013 By Neil Parthun

Having the first "out" athlete has struck a major blow against stereotypical ideas about masculinity, and shown that sport has become a much more inclusive space.

Catholic school teacher, fired for being gay, draws wide support

May 1, 2013 By Bruce Bostick

Carla Hale, beloved 19-year teacher at Bishop Watterson High School here, was fired by the Catholic Diocese in March for "violating the morality clause."