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Lesbian denied access to dying partner sues hospital
On Wednesday, 26th June 2008, Janice Langbehn sued the Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami for denying her the right to have access to her dying partner, Lisa Pond. The two women, who had been together for 18 years and had three children together, were about to embark on a family cruise when Pond collapsed and was rushed to hospital. Except for a 5-minute visit, Langbehn was not able to spend time with her partner as she lay dying, because the hospital did not recognise the two women as a family. In addition, after her partner's death, Langbehn was not allowed to access the death certificate, which in turn made it impossible for her to claim life insurance and Social Security benefits for their children. Langbehn is represented by Lambda Legal, the largest organisation fighting for civil rights of lesbian and gay citizens in the US. On Wednesday, 26th June 2008, Janice Langbehn sued the Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami for denying her the right to have access to ... more
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Blood Brothers
A brutal attack in a Hollywood alley leaves a gay, homeless teen struggling first to survive, and then to find his identity. The lesson in hate begins a journey to tolerance that ends decades later with an amazing twist of fate. A brutal attack in a Hollywood alley leaves a gay, homeless teen struggling first to survive, and then to find his identity. The lesso... more
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McCain Believes America is "Christian Nation"
U.S. Senator and presidential hopeful John McCain proves to be out of step with the Constitution and the American people when it comes to religious liberties and mainstream values. He claims to believe that religious tests, which are prohibited by the Constitution, should be applied to candidates. He also seems to be ignorant of the history of the U.S. government which has been celebrated for its secualr history and respect for all religious beliefs and the lack thereof when he claims that America was based primarily on Judeo-Christian values. Could McCain be any worse for America? We need a candidate willing to stand for people of all religious beliefs and people with no religious affiliations. We need a candidate who stands up for secularism in government, religious liberties, and the total Separation of Church and State. McCain has proven through this video and his connections to pastor John Hagee and Rod Parsley that he is a proud member of the Religious Right and is out to distort religion for political gain. Eight years has been enough. Show this video to your grandparents. U.S. Senator and presidential hopeful John McCain proves to be out of step with the Constitution and the American people when it comes... more
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Woman mistaken for a man settles NY lawsuit
A woman ejected from the female restroom after a New York City restaurant mistook her for a man has settled her discrimination lawsuit for $35,000, she said on Tuesday.
Khadijah Farmer , a 28-year-old lesbian, ate at the Caliente Cab Restaurant Co. last July with her girlfriend and a friend after marching in the gay pride parade in Greenwich Village.
When Farmer went to use the restroom, the restaurant's bouncer told her men were not allowed in the women's room, according to the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund, which filed the lawsuit.
Farmer said she volunteered to produce identification proving she was female but was rebuffed. A representative of the restaurant was not immediately available for comment.
"People come in all shapes and sizes, and they shouldn't be discriminated against because they don't match someone's expectations of how masculine or feminine they should be," Farmer said in a statement. A woman ejected from the female restroom after a New York City restaurant mistook her for a man has settled her discrimination lawsuit... more -
My First Pony
This teaser for the film gives you a taste of what's to come: an irreverent look at gender, sexuality, and desire told with a distinct sense of humor and play. This teaser for the film gives you a taste of what's to come: an irreverent look at gender, sexuality, and desire told with a dis... more
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Call to Duty
Until November 2005, Harvard University had banned on campus military recruitment due to the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policy" which prohibits disclosing ones sexual orientation. Kaj Larsen investigates both
sides of the issue. Until November 2005, Harvard University had banned on campus military recruitment due to the military's "Don't Ask, Don... more
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