LGBT newsflashes
The Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice.
Although not every person represented during the Day of Remembrance self-identified as transgender - that is, as a transsexual, crossdresser, or otherwise gender-variant - each was a victim of violence based on bias against transgender people. This November we set aside time to remember and honor those who have died.
The Grand Island City Council rejected a proposed ordinance that would have extended anti-discrimination protection to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.
The council on Tuesday voted 8-2 against the measure, which would have barred businesses from discriminating against current or prospective employees based on their sexual orientation. It would have also covered housing and retail situations.
Most Nebraskans now favor legal recognition of same-sex unions. And a growing share of Omahans support gay marriage instead of civil unions.
The survey of 800 registered voters reflects a big swing from 12 years ago, when 7 in 10 Nebraska voters passed a ballot initiative banning gay marriage.
Statement from One Iowa Executive Director Donna Red WingBob Vander Plaats launched another Iowa bus tour. In response, One Iowa Executive Director Donna Red Wing issued the following statement:
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