Category Archives: GLBT

Solidarity Grows in Fight Over Gay Marriage Bans

Posted on January 16, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Solidarity Grows in Fight Over Gay Marriage Bans MotherJones by Tucker Foehl (JAN 14)  In a novel approach to contesting gay marriage bans, Reverend Michael Ray and St. Thomas's Episcopal Church in New Haven, CT announced yesterday that they will … Continue reading →

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Dubuque Makes Third Attempt to Protect Gays

Posted on January 13, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Dubuque Makes Third Attempt to Protect Gays Advocate.com Iowa town's ordinance protecting gays faces opposition A proposal to include sexual orientation as a protected characteristic in Dubuque, Iowa's nondiscrimination code is being opposed by some business and religious leaders. The … Continue reading →

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Iowa Supreme Court to Hear Oral Argument Friday in Lesbian Civil Union Dissolution Case

Posted on January 12, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Supreme Court to Hear Oral Argument Friday in Lesbian Civil Union Dissolution Case Lambda Legal What: Oral arguments in Alons et al v. Iowa District Court for Woodbury County. When: Friday, January 14, at 9 a.m.   Where: Iowa … Continue reading →

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Holidays Bring Extra Challenges for Gay and Lesbian Couples

Posted on December 25, 2004 by Trish Nelson

Holidays Bring Extra Challenges for Gay and Lesbian Couples AlterNet Christmas is supposed to be a time where families and loved ones gather to share the season's greetings. But this year, like the other three years since this lesbian couple … Continue reading →

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Iowa School Board Overturns Committee Recommendation, Bans Book; Anti-bullying Workshop in Ames in January (GLBT)

Posted on December 23, 2004 by Trish Nelson

Iowa School Board Overturns Committee Recommendation, Bans Book (GLBT) The North Scott Press by Bill Tubbs   The United Methodist Church defrocked the Rev. Irene Elizabeth Stroud on a 7-6 vote for being honest about her sexual orientation….The church's decision appears … Continue reading →

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Bettendorf Passes Sexual Orientation Ordinance

Posted on November 4, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Bettendorf Passes Sexual Orientation Ordinance Des Moines Register The Bettendorf City Council has voted to add sexual orientation to its civil rights ordinance, becoming the sixth Iowa city to extend protection from discrimination to gays and lesbians. The ordinance passed … Continue reading →

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Stop Move to Ban Gay/Lesbian Literature in Solon, Iowa, Schools

Posted on October 23, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Stop Move to Ban Gay/Lesbian Literature in Solon, Iowa, Schools by Sue Protheroe, Solon Middle School teacher Meeting:  Materials Reconsideration Committee Tuesday, October 26, 7pm Solon High School Media Center Solon, Iowa I am the 8th grade language arts teacher … Continue reading →

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Trouble Brewing for Sioux City Judge Who Granted Lesbian Civil Union Dissolution

Posted on October 21, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Trouble Brewing for Sioux City Judge Who Granted Lesbian Civil Union Dissolution Sharon Malheiro writes: Below is an article that appeared in yesterday's Des Moines Register about the fight that is going on in Sioux City regardng Judge Jeffrey Neary. … Continue reading →

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GOP Fesses Up To Anti-Gay Mailing

Posted on September 26, 2004 by bfialindathieman

GOP Fesses Up To Anti-Gay Mailing by Doreen Brandt, 365Gay.com (Washington) – The Republican National Committee has finally admitted that it was responsible for a mass mailing that claimed Democrats would permit gay marriage and ban the Bible. …The literature … Continue reading →

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Supporting Marriage Equality in Iowa

Posted on September 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Supporting Marriage Equality in Iowa   Dear Fellow Iowans:   As you know, same sex couples and families face unique challenges and experience barriers that our heterosexual neighbors often do not.  Coming out as a same sex couple or family … Continue reading →

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