Saturday, January 31, 2009

Today in GLBT News....

So Who Is Iceland’s New Lesbian Prime Minister?

Uncontrolled federal debt, rising unemployment, skyrocketing inflation: Iceland’s economy has collapsed under the policies of a now-defunct conservative government. But a new leader has risen to offer the country hope--an open lesbian.

In Denver, gay activists map strategy
Gay-rights activists meeting in Denver start the tough work today (Friday) of mapping out plans to see the new administration adopt policies they favor, while recounting what went wrong last year in failed attempts to defeat anti-gay ballot measures in California and other states.

Church protests Ohio’s gay marriage ban
Clergy at a church are protesting Ohio’s ban on gay marriage by refusing to sign state marriage licenses for heterosexual couples.

NH Bishop to testify at gay marriage hearing
The Rev. V. Gene Robinson will testify Thursday before the New Hampshire House Judiciary Committee on a bill to allow gay marriage in the Granite State.

DiMasi’s departure a blow to LGBT community
The LGBT community lost one of its most powerful allies on Beacon Hill this week, as House Speaker Sal DiMasi bid farewell to his colleagues after a 30-year career in the legislature on Jan. 27. But despite the loss, advocates were heartened by the election the following day of House Ways and Means Chair Robert DeLeo to succeed DiMasi.

Gay Business Leaders Included in Obama Economic Parlay
Members of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce joined other leading U.S. business executives and organizations to discuss Obama’s latest stimulus package.

Conservatives Abroad, in U.S. Outraged at Spanish Supreme Court Ruling in ’Citizenship’ Curriculum Case
Adopting American-style rhetoric, a group of conservative Catholics sought to "boycott" a school curriculum designed to educate Spanish students in diversity and science issues that some find objectionable.

Man (Not Gay) Claims Firing Was Due to Being a ’Homo Vegetarian’
A Wall Street worker ran afoul of the finance world’s macho culture when he refused to eat meat with his co-workers, earning him the scorn of his boss, who allegedly called him a "homo vegetarian."

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