NewsWrap for the week ending March 28, 2015
Undiplomatic Mission Thwarted - The United Nations rebuffs a Russian resolution to deny family benefits to its legally partnered gay and lesbian staff members around the world …
Courtesy of Mr. Fang, the Magistrate - a U.S. judge blocks federal family leave benefits for couples in states without marriage equality …
Forced March to 2016 - eleven Republican Senators — more than half up for reelection next year — support a non-binding resolution in favor of equal Social Security and veterans’ benefits for married same-gender couples, even if they live in states that don’t recognize their marriages …
Do Unto Others - Indiana Governor Mike Pence ignites a firestorm of national protest by signing a so-called “religious freedom” bill that essentially allows anti-LGBT bias in his state …
Lead Foot on the Brake - Australia’s parliament once again delays debate on a marriage equality bill as Liberal Party PM Tony Abbott resolutely refuses to allow his MPs a conscience vote on the issue …
Even Happier Ending - Heather Has Two Mommies who are no longer "living in sin" ….
Labels: Australia, bisexual, gay, homophobia, homosexuality, human rights, Indiana, lesbian, LGBT, marriage equality, Russia, transgender, transsexual, United Nations, veterans
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