Category Archives: Civil Rights

Iraq’s Newly Open Gays Face Scorn and Murder

By PFLAG Boulder County | April 8, 2009

From the New York Times:
BAGHDAD — The relative freedom of a newly democratic Iraq and the recent improvement in security have allowed a gay subculture to flourish here. The response has been swift and deadly.
In the past two months, the bodies of as many as 25 boys and men suspected of being gay have turned up in [...]

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With Victories, Gay Rights Groups Expand Marriage Push

By PFLAG Boulder County | April 7, 2009

From the New York Times:
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Gay-rights groups say that momentum from back-to-back victories on same-sex marriage in Vermont and Iowa could spill into other states, particularly since at least nine other legislatures are considering measures this year to allow marriage between gay couples.
The Vermont Legislature on Tuesday overrode Gov. Jim Douglas’s veto of a bill [...]

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Vermont Legislature Makes Same-Sex Marriage Legal

By PFLAG Boulder County | April 7, 2009

MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Vermont Legislature on Tuesday overrode Gov. Jim Douglas’s veto of a bill allowing gay couples to marry, mustering one more vote than needed to preserve the measure.
The step makes Vermont the first state to allow same-sex marriage through legislative action instead of a court ruling. The law goes into effect Sept. 1.
Approval had [...]

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PFLAG Applauds Iowa Marriage Decision

By PFLAG Boulder County | April 3, 2009

For Immediate Release
Contact: Steve Ralls
April 3, 2009
(202) 467-8180, ext. 214 / sralls@pflag.org
PFLAG Applauds Iowa Marriage Decision
“Today, America’s Heart Can Truly Be Found in the Heartland,” says group
Des Moines, IA – In a landmark decision released earlier today, the Iowa
Supreme Court has affirmed a lower court ruling finding that the state
must recognize full marriage equality for same-sex [...]

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PFLAG Publishes Support Guide for Trans Families and Friends

By PFLAG Boulder County | March 20, 2009

Today PFLAG announced the publication of its new support guide titled Welcoming Our Trans Family and Friends, a resource guide for help and support for those with transgender loved ones. For many parents, family members and others, the news that someone you know is transgender can bring an array of emotions along with it. And [...]

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