By now, you've probably heard about all the crazy shit that's going down in Arizona. A law was recently passed that would allow police officers to ask any individual for proof of legal US residency, solely based on the suspicion that they're in the country […]
Tag: law
Defense Secretary Announces DADT Changes
Earlier today, Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced changes to the enforcement of the US military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. He said at a Penragon news conference: "I believe these changes represent an important improvement in the way the current law is put into practice, above […]
One Step Closer Towards Passing Hate Crimes Legislation
Last week, the US Senate has voted to strip the bill of that funding, making it much more likely that Obama will sign the bill. They'll be voting tomorrow about removing another unrelated amendment, which would permit gun owners to carry weapons across state lines. […]
Police Crash Russian Gay Rights Demonstration
In an attempt to take advantage of the press his country was receiving for hosting the Eurovision finals, a Russian activist named Nikolai Alexeyev organized a gay rights rally. The protesters had barely unrolled their banners before the Russian riot police showed up to arrest […]
HIV Court Case in Canada
You’re hooking up with some guy. You ask his HIV status. He tells you negative, you forgot the condom and you get HIV. Is he legally responsible for giving you the virus? This is essentially the loaded question a Canadian court is contemplating. A 52-year-old […]