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White House supports banning sexual orientation conversion therapy
The Obama administration on Wednesday voice support for banning sexual orientation conversion therapy on minors in response to an online petition with more than 120,000 signatures. Conversion therapy is practiced by medical health providers with t (More) |
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Indiana, Arkansas governors sign amended 'religious freedom' bills
Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed into law on Thursday an amended version of the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) , which critics argued gave business owners the legal right to deny service based on sexual orientation. The a (More) |
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Federal judge orders California prison to grant inmate sex change
US District Judge Jon Tigar for the Northern District of California issued a decision on Thursday ordering the California Department of Corrections to grant a transgender inmate's sex reassignment surgery. Michelle-Lael Norsworthy began living as (More) |
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Indiana lawmakers propose anti-discrimination amendment to 'religious freedom' law
Indiana's Republican legislative leaders announced Thursday that they are proposing an amendment to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) in an attempt to remedy the perception that the act permits discrimination based on sexual orientation (More) |
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Arkansas House approves 'religious freedom' bill
The Arkansas House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a controversial bill intended to protect religious freedoms of businesses.Those supporting the Republican-backed bill say it will protect religious freedoms for businesses, and those oppose (More) |
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Tokyo district recognizes same-sex partnerships
A Tokyo district assembly became the first municipality in Japan to recognize same-sex partnerships on Tuesday. The measure, passed by Tokyo's Shibuya ward , will become effective April 1, when Shibuya will begin issuing partnership papers that all (More) |
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Arkansas Senate approves 'religious freedom' bill
The Arkansas Senate on Friday approved a controversial bill intended to protect religious freedoms of businesses. Those supporting the Republican-backed say it will protect religious freedoms for businesses, and those opposed say that businesses m (More) |
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Indiana lawmakers approve 'religious freedom' bill
The Indiana Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to a "religious freedom" bill that would allow business owners to turn away customers on the basis of sexual orientation. The bill, approved by a vote of 40-10, will now head to Governor Mike Penc (More) |
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HRW urges European leaders to raise concerns over Kyrgyzstan
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Sunday urged EU leaders France, Germany and Switzerland to raise human rights concerns directly with Kyrgyzstan President Almazbek Atambaev about abuses occurring in his country. HRW has called on the leaders to "seek (More) |
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Oregon, Iowa lawmakers vote to ban sexual orientation conversion therapy
The Oregon House on Tuesday approved House Bill 2307 , which prohibits health care professionals from providing therapy to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of young people. The lawmakers citde the mental and emotional damage the "co (More) |
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg sentenced to death for spying
On April 5, 1951, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were sentenced to death after a treason trial in which they were convicted of passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union.
Learn more about the Rosenberg trial.
