World : Top Stories from LGBTQ Nation for 07/27/2014‏

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 07/27/2014 edition: Lawmakers want Vikings to give Priefer stiffer penalty for anti-gay remarks For gay soldiers, marriage and benefits open doors to living life more freely Fla. towing company owner charged with illegally towing cars during Gay Days Vote on Houston LGBT anti-bias ordinance still possible California’s ‘Modern Family Act’ aims to bring family law into 21st century Lawmakers want Vikings to give Priefer stiffer penalty for anti-gay remarks Jul 27, 2014 06:00 pm MINNEAPOLIS -- More than a dozen Twin Cities lawmakers are calling on the Minnesota Vikings to impose stiffer penalties on special teams coordinator Mike Priefer, who admitted making anti-gay remarks in a conversation with former punter Chris Kluwe. The Vikings announced July 18 that Priefer would be suspended without pay for three games this season ... Read in browser »   For gay soldiers, marriage and benefits open doors to living life more freely Jul 27, 2014 02:00 pm CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- While the military policy of "don't ask, don't tell" and the overturning of part of the federal Defense of Marriage Act opened doors more widely to gay people serving openly in the military, it didn't mark radical changes to the way the fighting force looked or behaved. Instead, it brought the possibility of marriage and spousal benefits to ... Read in browser »   Fla. towing company owner charged with illegally towing cars during Gay Days Jul 27, 2014 11:00 am ORLANDO, Fla. -- Authorities have arrested a Florida towing company operator they say illegally towed cars during Orlando's 2014 Gay Days celebration. Orange County Sheriffs deputies arrested 45 year-old Jason Combs for towing more than 100 vehicles between June 5 and June 9. The annual Gay Days festivities draw tens of thousands to the area. Read in browser »   Vote on Houston LGBT anti-bias ordinance still possible Jul 27, 2014 10:30 am HOUSTON -- Houston city leaders still don't know whether opponents of new anti-bias protections for LGBT residents have enough signatures to force a repeal vote in November. The Houston City Council in May adopted the discrimination bans in housing, employment and services provided by private businesses such as hotels and restaurants. Critics contend ... Read in browser »   California’s ‘Modern Family Act’ aims to bring family law into 21st century Jul 27, 2014 10:00 am S ACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California lawmakers will consider updating family law and parental rights to keep up with the evolving nature of families when they return from summer break. Bitter, high-profile disputes have inspired legislators to modernize laws molded for "Leave it to Beaver"-era families. Jason Patric, star of "The Lost Boys," has been seeking custody rights over... Read in browser »   Recent Articles: A Mormon mom’s story of unconditional love for her transgender son Acclaimed ‘supermodel’ Andreja Pejic comes out as transgender Nearly 900 marriage licenses issued to gay couples in pioneer N.M. county Marriage equality would help Nev. domestic violence program funding Same-sex marriage ban struck down for Miami area, ruling put on hold