World : Top Stories from LGBTQ Nation for 07/24/2014

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 07/24/2014 edition: Briefs piling up from same-sex marriage opponents in Ind., Wis. appeals N.Y. Giants defend hiring of David Tyree despite history of anti-gay remarks ‘Exciting discovery’ could potentially eradicate HIV from human cells Fired newspaper editor who blogged about gays’ ‘sinful nature’ files lawsuit - Bob Eschliman claims religious discrimination and retaliation Poll shows majority support for same-sex marriage in Wisconsin Ariz. says marriage ban justified because same-sex couples can’t reproduce Briefs piling up from same-sex marriage opponents in Ind., Wis. appeals Jul 24, 2014 01:00 pm INDIANAPOLIS -- Opponents of same-sex marriage cited political theory, social stability and even biblical text in legal briefs filed this week in federal court, where Indiana and Wisconsin are appealing rulings that overthrew their bans on gay weddings. At least 20 briefs have been filed in the case that's currently before the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, including... Read in browser »   N.Y. Giants defend hiring of David Tyree despite history of anti-gay remarks Jul 24, 2014 12:30 pm The New York Giants is defending its decision to hire former receiver David Tyree as their new director of player development, despite his history of anti-gay comments and activism against LGBT rights and marriage equality. Tyree became the hero of Super Bowl XLII when he made a fourth-quarter catch that allowed the Giants to win the Super Bowl against... Read in browser »   ‘Exciting discovery’ could potentially eradicate HIV from human cells Jul 24, 2014 11:00 am PHILADELPHIA -- Researchers at Temple University announced this week that they completely eliminated a dormant strain of HIV embedded in human cells, an advance that researchers on the project called a possible “game changer” by raising hopes that science is closer to not only suppressing but actually curing the virus that causes AIDS. Read in browser »   Fired newspaper editor who blogged about gays’ ‘sinful nature’ files lawsuit - Bob Eschliman claims religious discrimination and retaliation Jul 24, 2014 10:00 am NEWTON, Iowa — The former editor of the Newton Daily News in Newton, Iowa, filed a complaint Wednesday with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, saying he was fired for expressing his religious beliefs on his personal blog. Bob Eschliman claims religious discrimination and retaliation in the complaint. Read in browser »   Poll shows majority support for same-sex marriage in Wisconsin Jul 24, 2014 09:30 am MADISON, Wis. -- The latest Marquette University Law School poll shows a majority of public support repealing Wisconsin's same-sex marriage ban. The latest poll released Wednesday shows 56 percent of voters support repealing the state’s constitutional ban on gay marriages. Read in browser »   Ariz. says marriage ban justified because same-sex couples can’t reproduce Jul 24, 2014 09:00 am PHOENIX -- Attorneys for the state of Arizona say in court documents that the state's ban on same-sex marriage is justified because same-sex couples cannot reproduce without the help of a third person. In documents filed Wednesday in a federal challenge to the constitutional ban approved by voters in 2008, the state says it public purpose in regulating private relationships... Read in browser »   Recent Articles: Md. now offers transition-related care to transgender state employees Federal judge strikes down Colo. gay marriage ban, orders temporary stay Arguments set in challenge to Alaska same-sex marriage ban Rubio: Gay marriage advocates often show ‘intolerance’ toward opponents Takano introduces bill to close Social Security, Medicare LGBT loopholes LGBTQ NATION