In an interview last weekend with a local television station in West Palm Beach, Florida, Republican Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan outlined his belief that reinstating “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” would be a “step in the wrong direction.” “Now that it’s done, we should not reverse it. I think that would be a step in […]
The nation of France is considering enacting legislation that would ban the use of the terms “mother” and “father” in government documents in order to accommodate homosexuals in the country. Instead of using gender-specific words, the French government would simply use the term “parents” in order to be neutral. The drafted legislation also defines marriage […]
Republican senatorial candidate Todd Akin is reportedly rebounding in his election efforts following the controversy that arose last month when he expounded on his beliefs surrounding rape to a local television station. Akin, who held a fundraiser with former presidential candidate Newt Gingrich today, continues to hit the campaign trail, and is finding significant support. […]
A Mormon blogger in the state of Florida is facing a disciplinary hearing for making comments critical of presidential candidate Mitt Romney and the beliefs of the Latter-Day Saints. David Twede, a fifth generation Mormon who runs a website that allows visitors to discuss and scrutinize Mormonism and its beliefs, said that he was recently […]
The Australian House of Representatives has rejected a measure that sought to recognize homosexual “marriage” on the Aussie continent. By an overwhelming majority vote of 98 to 42, Australian legislators defeated the bill, which was introduced by Labor Party representative Stephen Jones. “I would like to thank the opposition for keeping its election promise and […]
Actor Rupert Everett has revealed he can think of nothing worse “than being brought up by two gay dads.” The 53-year-old, who previously said same-sex couples who have children are “egocentric and vain,” was recalling introducing his mother Sara to his boyfriend, despite her desire “I had a wife and kids”. He told The Sunday […]
An international symposium on maternal healthcare in Dublin has concluded that abortion is never medically necessary to save the life of a mother. Eamon O’Dwyer, professor emeritus of obstetrics and gynaecology at NUI Galway and a conference organizer, said its outcome would provide “clarity and confirmation” to doctors and legislators dealing with these issues. The […]
The family of a California man linked to a film that is still triggering global protests went into hiding before dawn Monday, with sheriff’s deputies escorting them from their home to an undisclosed location, authorities said. The family of Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, 55, was accompanied from their house in the Los Angeles suburb of Cerritos […]
A man in Brazil has been allowed to join in a civil union with two women, reports state. The man, whose name has not been released, has been living with this two girlfriends for three years and all have been sharing expenses. They also have a joint account at the local bank. The threesome stated […]
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WTVR) – The State Board of Health voted Friday to require all Virginia abortion clinics to meet building codes similar to those set-up for hospitals. Today’s 13 – 2 vote in favor of the requirements reverses a June vote in which the Board of Health voted to approve the regulations, but grandfathered […]