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UPDATED: Fri., July 14, 2017, 11:10 p.m.
Richland floral shop owner wants U.S. Supreme Court to review discrimination ruling
Barronelle Stutzman is taking the discrimination case against her Richland flower shop to the U.S. Supreme Court.
UPDATED: Sat., June 3, 2017, 8:26 p.m.
Gay rights parade held in Poland ruled by conservative gov’t
Thousands of people marched and danced down the streets of central Warsaw on Saturday to show their support for gay rights, calling for stronger defiance of discrimination and greater acceptance …
Sat., May 6, 2017
Lowry stood up for liberal beliefs
His lack of varnish was part of his charm. We’ll remember him as a political leader who tried to stay true to his causes.
Wed., April 5, 2017, 9:06 p.m.
It’s now illegal in Russia to share an image of Putin as a gay clown
Russia has banned a picture depicting President Vladimir Putin as a potentially gay clown.
UPDATED: Sat., April 1, 2017, 2:26 p.m.
Creator of rainbow flag, symbol of gay rights, dies at 65
The creator of the rainbow flag that has become a widely recognized symbol of gay rights has died at age 65.
Wed., March 29, 2017, 7 p.m.
Census suggests counting LGBTQ, then ‘corrects’ and deletes
The U.S. Census Bureau said Wednesday that it mistakenly proposed counting LGBTQ Americans and has since “corrected” the proposal to remove the gender and sexuality category. Gay rights groups quickly …
Mon., Jan. 30, 2017, 3:35 p.m.
Idaho Dems introduce ‘Add the Words’ bill on discrimination against gays
Idaho Democrats have introduced the “Add the Words” bill – to add the words “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the Idaho Human Rights Act to ban discrimination on those …
Thu., Nov. 17, 2016, 4:13 p.m.
Lawsuit: Idaho paternity laws violate rights of same-sex couples and their kids
Idaho’s laws on paternity, artificial insemination and vital statistics unconstitutionally violate the rights of same-sex couples and their children, a new lawsuit filed Thursday in federal district court charges.
Tue., Aug. 30, 2016, 7:24 p.m.
Court: Gays can seek parental rights for nonbiological kids
New York’s highest court expanded the definition of parenthood Tuesday by ruling that former same-sex couples may seek visitation and custody of children even when they aren’t the biological or …
Fri., Aug. 19, 2016, 12:39 p.m.
Lawsuit nixed against Kentucky clerk who fought gay marriage
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against a Kentucky clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Fri., Aug. 19, 2016, 12:16 p.m.
Central Idaho school district adopts gender inclusion policy
A school district in central Idaho has approved a new gender inclusion policy that allows students to use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their chosen gender identity.
Sat., Aug. 13, 2016, 8:24 p.m.
New Jersey proposal expands infertility coverage to lesbians
A federal lawsuit brought by a New Jersey lesbian couple who want to have a baby may mean insurance coverage for women who currently don’t meet the state’s definition of …
Fri., Aug. 12, 2016, 8:02 p.m.
Q&A: No immediate ruling on Obama transgender directive
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas and 12 other states asked a federal judge on Friday to halt an Obama administration directive on bathroom rights for transgender students in U.S. public schools. …
Fri., July 29, 2016, 2:34 p.m.
Navy ship to be named for late gay rights leader Harvey Milk
The late gay rights leader Harvey Milk already has schools, streets and parks named in his honor. Soon, a U.S. Navy ship will join the list.
Fri., July 8, 2016, 9:06 p.m.
George Takei says the decision to make Sulu gay is ‘really unfortunate’
George Takei did not want “Star Trek Beyond’s” Sulu to be gay? Oh my. While news broke that “Star Trek Beyond” will feature an openly gay Hikaru Sulu in a …
Tue., July 5, 2016
Opinions from past provide perspective
Editorials covered the fight against poverty, city-county consolidation, and an anti-gay rights initiative in Idaho.
Sun., June 19, 2016
Photo: Mark of solidarity
A tattoo in tribute to the victims of the Pulse nightclub mass shooting decorates the leg of Jen Loder, of Orlando, Fla., as she attends a memorial vigil Saturday.
Tue., May 24, 2016
Looking Back: Opinions from past add perspective
Editorials covered moving holidays to Mondays, an initiative to limit employment opportunities for gay people and increasing U.S. secrecy and surveillance after 9/11.
Thu., May 19, 2016, 10:52 a.m.
Amid shouts of ‘shame,’ House GOP defeats gay rights measure
Democrats shouted “shame,” but seven House Republicans switched their votes and defeated a measure on Thursday to protect gay rights.
Tue., May 17, 2016, 12:52 p.m.
Shawn Vestal: Killing of gay man in Idaho shows why state must ‘add the words’
While culture warriors have been hysterically policing public restrooms, a truly horrific killing of a gay man in Idaho has flown mostly under the radar. And now, as police look …
Wed., April 6, 2016, 8:06 a.m.
Washington governor bans state travel to Mississippi
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has joined the Seattle mayor in banning official travel to Mississippi due to the state’s new law allowing religious groups and some private businesses to refuse …
Tue., April 5, 2016, 6:13 p.m.
Washington state employees banned from government-related travel to Mississippi
Washington workers banned from most government travel to Mississippi
Tue., April 5, 2016, 9:59 a.m.
Mississippi gov. signs law allowing service denial to gays
Mississippi’s governor has signed a law that allows public and private businesses to refuse service to gay couples based on the employers’ religious beliefs.
Tue., March 29, 2016, 4:30 p.m.
Washington governor bans state travel to North Carolina
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has barred non-essential state-funded travel to North Carolina because of the state’s new law that prevents local governments from protecting people based on sexual orientation and …
Wed., Feb. 17, 2016, 1:28 p.m.
Nike drops Manny Pacquiao in wake of anti-gay statements
Manny Pacquiao’s comments disparaging gays have cost him his contract with apparel giant Nike.
Sat., Nov. 14, 2015, 6:35 p.m.
In protest over gay rights, Mormons give up their church membership
On Saturday, hundreds of people on the rolls of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints walked from a rallying point to Temple Square, where they delivered a letter …
Wed., Oct. 14, 2015, 8:12 p.m.
Rand Paul: ‘If you are gay, there are plenty of places that will hire you’
Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul, when asked by a college student whether employers ought to be allowed to fire workers because they are gay, said the government should not get …
Wed., April 1, 2015, 9:59 p.m.
Arkansas governor rethinking measure that some say could allow discrimination against gays
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson backed away Wednesday from his promise to sign a controversial religious objections bill, bowing to pressure from critics of the measure, including …
Wed., April 1, 2015, 9:09 a.m.
Arkansas governor urges changes to religious objection bill
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday called for changes to a religious objection measure facing a backlash from businesses and gay rights groups, saying it wasn’t …
Sun., March 29, 2015
Eye on Boise: Rep. Barbieri hosts lunch on ‘True Face of Islam’
After gathering more than a dozen lawmakers for lunch in a Statehouse meeting room last week to hear a presentation titled “The True Face of Islam in Idaho,” Rep. Vito …