WORLD : Top Stories from LGBTQ Nation for 06/20/2014‏

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 06/20/2014 edition: Massachusetts to remove barriers to transgender related healthcare Texas man admits abducting, severely beating gay man he met online Obama Administration expands federal benefits for married same-sex couples Ark. legislators OK statement urging court to uphold same-sex marriage ban Perry acknowledges he ‘stepped right in it’ with anti-gay remarks Obama moves to ensure FMLA applies to married, same-sex couples Massachusetts to remove barriers to transgender related healthcare Jun 20, 2014 03:30 pm BOSTON — A range of gender identity treatments — including hormone therapy and gender-reassignment surgery — could soon be covered in both private insurance and in public programs for Massachusetts residents. The Patrick administration said Friday that it’s seeking to extend health care coverage for medically necessary treatments needed to address gender identity or gender […] Read in browser »   Texas man admits abducting, severely beating gay man he met online Jun 20, 2014 03:00 pm FORT WORTH, Texas -- A North Texas man has pleaded guilty to a kidnapping charge, admitting that he abducted and severely beat a gay man he met through an online service. Read in browser »   Obama Administration expands federal benefits for married same-sex couples Jun 20, 2014 02:00 pm WASHINGTON -- A year after the Supreme Court struck down a law barring federal recognition of gay marriages, the Obama administration granted an array of new benefits Friday to same-sex couples, including those who live in states where same-sex marriage is against the law. The new measures range from ... Read in browser »   Ark. legislators OK statement urging court to uphold same-sex marriage ban Jun 20, 2014 09:30 am LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Arkansas Legislative Council has approved a resolution that urges the state Supreme Court to uphold a voter-approved ban on same-sex marriages. The measure by Republican Sen. Jason Rapert of Conway passed easily on a voice vote, despite strenuous objections from some Democrats. Read in browser »   Perry acknowledges he ‘stepped right in it’ with anti-gay remarks Jun 20, 2014 08:00 am WASHINGTON -- Texas Gov. Rick Perry says it was a mistake for him to compare alcoholism and homosexuality in an effort to explain his views. Perry said Thursday at a forum hosted by The Christian Science Monitor that he "stepped right in it" after being asked during a trip to California last week if homosexuality is a disorder. Read in browser »   Obama moves to ensure FMLA applies to married, same-sex couples Jun 20, 2014 12:00 am WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration will work to ensure that gay and lesbian Americans are eligible to take leave from their jobs to care for a same-sex spouse, regardless of whether they live in a state that recognizes gay marriage, the White House said Friday. President Barack Obama is directing the Labor Department to start drafting rules... Read in browser »   Recent Articles: ‘Modern Family’ star Ty Burrell headlines same-sex marriage fundraiser in Utah New York state sued over lack of transgender Medicaid coverage Effort to repeal Ohio same-sex marriage ban won’t make November ballot Alaska defends same-sex marriage ban as its ‘sovereign state’ right Ind. says it has the right to pick and choose which marriages it recognizes LGBTQ NATION