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FL: Leon County Passes Gay Rights Law

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Facing a packed chamber of opponents, yesterday Florida’s Leon County, home to the state capital, passed a sweeping LGBT rights law.

In a 5-2 vote, the Leon County Commission approved the controversial changes to the county’s current human-rights ordinance. The changes are designed to deter discrimination and include more protection for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community.

Full Story from Joe.My.God

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Australian Celebrities "Come Out" for Gay Rights Legislation in Australia

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

CELEBRITIES Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Ruby Rose, Richard Reid, Dr Kerryn Phelps, Courtney Act, and Jess and Lisa Origliasso from The Veronicas have been recruited to a Federal Government campaign promoting same-sex law reform.

They are the first in a raft of celebrities, which will number 85 in all, who have put their hand up for the campaign, which will be launched in February and will promote the passing of 85 same-sex law reforms.

The AIDS Council of NSW (ACON) yesterday announced the celebrity line-up and said it is looking for more influential Australians – both celebrities and opinion leaders – to “come out of the closet” for the Wear It With Pride campaign.

Full Story from News.com.au: http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,28383,26305862-5013560,00.html