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Will LGBT Amendments Bring Down Immigration Reform?

NATIONAL | By Conswella Bennett | Tuesday May 21, 2013
Though LGBT groups remain optimistic on an inclusive LGBT immigration bill, some have raised concern that the gay amendments could destroy the bill’s chances of becoming law.
Dan Contarino

Former Philadelphia Promoter is Latest Victim of Anti-Gay Violence in NYC

LOCAL | Tuesday May 21, 2013
NYC’s hate crime spree continued last night when former Philadelphia club promoter Dan Contarino was jumped, kicked and beaten in the East Village by an attacker who shouted anti-gay epithets.
Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy

AP Sources: Obama OK Punting Gay Immigration Idea

NATIONAL | By Julie Pace | Tuesday May 21, 2013
Two people familiar with the Senate immigration deliberations say the White House has suggested to Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy that it would be best to put off a controversy over gay marriage until a bill goes before the full Senate.
Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy

NYC Galvanized By Spate of Anti-Gay Hate Crimes

NATIONAL | By Winnie McCroy | Tuesday May 21, 2013
New York City’s LGBT community came together in an intense show of force on May 20 to protest the rash of anti-gay hate crimes in the city, most recently the fatal shooting of gay man Mark Carson.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., right, confers with the committee’s ranking Republican, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa.

Committee Nears Final Big Immigration Decisions

NATIONAL | By David Espo and Erica Werner | Tuesday May 21, 2013
The Senate Judiciary Committee hopes to pass a compromise on high-tech visas and may punt a controversy over gay marriage to the full Senate as it makes final drafting decisions on immigration legislation.

After a Decade, Global AIDS Program Looks Ahead

AIDS | By Jim Abrams | Tuesday May 21, 2013
The decade-old law that transformed the battle against HIV and AIDS in developing countries is at a crossroads. The dream of future generations freed from epidemic is running up against an era of economic recovery and harsh budget cuts.
Thousands of New Yorkers march in response to the weekend killing.

Thousands March in NYC to Protest Gay Man’s Killing

LOCAL | By Jennifer Peltz | Monday May 20, 2013
Thousands marched the streets of Manhattan Monday to protest the killing of a gay man allegedly taunted with homophobic slurs - the most recent in a spate of bias attacks stirring up anxiety, disbelief and outrage in a famously gay-friendly neighborhood.

Sally Ride to Get Posthumous Medal of Freedom

NATIONAL | Monday May 20, 2013
President Barack Obama will bestow the Medal of Freedom posthumously on Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space.

Church of Scotland Votes to Allow Gay Ministers

RELIGION | Monday May 20, 2013
Senior members of the Church of Scotland have voted to let some congregations have openly gay ministers, a compromise first step that could lead to the church allowing gay clergy.

Fla. Teen Hit With Felony Charges for Same-Sex Relationship

FAMILY | By Jason St. Amand | Monday May 20, 2013
An 18-year-old high school student has been slapped with felony charges for having a relationship with a 15-year-old female fellow student.