World, Top Stories from LGBTQ Nation for 06/15/2014‏

Updates from LGBTQ Nation The Nation's Most Followed Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer News Source Own a business, or provide a service? Get listed in our Business / Service Directory. In the 06/15/2014 edition: Texas lawmaker pens letter to lesbian daughter pledging support for gay rights For gay dads, two new websites help navigate joys, struggles of fatherhood Thousands celebrate in Brooklyn’s annual LGBT pride festival For marriage equality opponents, the losing streak continues to grow Texas lawmaker pens letter to lesbian daughter pledging support for gay rights Jun 15, 2014 06:00 pm In an open letter to his lesbian daughter, a Texas state lawmaker is using Father's Day to come out in support of gay rights. "It saddens me to know that you live your life in a society that views you as "different," or as someone who should not enjoy the same basic rights as a straight person does," writes Texas State Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D-McAllen). Read in browser »   For gay dads, two new websites help navigate joys, struggles of fatherhood Jun 15, 2014 05:00 pm Just in time Father's Day comes two new websites geared toward gay dads and the joys and struggles of fatherhood. Gays With Kids helps gay dads navigate fatherhood − from creating their families to raising them, and The Handsome Father offers advice, assistance and support to other men looking for resources on adoption, surrogacy and raising their family. Read in browser »   Thousands celebrate in Brooklyn’s annual LGBT pride festival Jun 15, 2014 03:00 pm BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Thousands gathered in Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood on Saturday to celebrate at the Brooklyn Pride Festival, and its annual parade, led this year by New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, one of the event's four grand marshals and the first NYC mayor to lead a pride parade. Read in browser »   For marriage equality opponents, the losing streak continues to grow Jun 15, 2014 10:00 am For foes of same-sex marriage, their losing streak keeps growing. Some sense a lost cause, others vow to fight on. On Election Day in 2012, they went 0-for-4 on state ballot measures. A year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the federal government must recognize same-sex marriages. And over the past seven months, more than a dozen... Read in browser »   Recent Articles: Alabama appeals court rules state’s sodomy law unconstitutional More than 500 married, same-sex couples in Wisconsin left in legal limbo Not too late for Father’s Day… Hallmark has an eCard for two greatest dads Obama gives nod to gay dads in annual Father’s Day proclamation Transgender candidate for Nev. state Assembly wins GOP primary BRON : LGBTQ NATION