Archive for June, 2011

Local Lesbian News Site Founder ‘Saddened’ By Impostor

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

A founder of a new lesbian women’s news Web site for Chicago wrote recently that she was “very saddened” to discover that the “woman” behind the “Lez Get Real” blog was actually a straight man misrepresenting himself.

Gay, lesbian late bloomers blossom with same-sex partners

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

After traditional marriages, some older gays and lesbians find happiness later in life.

Lesbian custody: A fight over a girl, and God’s law

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

MONTPELIER (AP) — Lisa Miller’s path from lesbian in committed relationship to international fugitive started in 2003. She broke up with her partner, Janet Jenkins, renounced homosexuality and became an evangelical Christian before disappearing in 2009 with the daughter she had with Jenkins.

2nd lesbian blogger revealed as man

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

The hoax involving the true identity of a Syrian lesbian blogger has taken another turn, as another man has acknowledged he is behind a lesbian blog that republished vivid accounts of revolt in Damascus.

N.Y. lesbian couple plan fifth wedding

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

BUFFALO, N.Y., June 28 (UPI) — A New York state couple said their upcoming wedding under the state’s new same-sex marriage law will be their fifth ceremony.

Lesbian can sue UW for job discrimination, court rules

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

A lesbian who sued the University of Washington after her boss told her not to “flaunt” her sexual orientation has grounds for a discrimination complaint, the state Court of Appeals ruled Monday.

Sex toy rowdiness to be targeted by Newquay police

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

Inflatable sex toys and T-shirts with obscene images have become such a problem in one resort that police have promised a crackdown.

In custody fight, religious groups take quiet role

Monday, June 27th, 2011

Lisa Miller’s path from committed lesbian to international fugitive started in 2003.

Lesbian Minister Convicted by Church for Same-Sex Union Ceremony

Monday, June 27th, 2011

A jury of 13 Wisconsin ordained elders convicted a lesbian minister of performing a September 2009 same-sex wedding for a lesbian couple despite a United Methodist Church ban on the practice.

Annual Lesbian Protest March In NYC

Monday, June 27th, 2011

Thousands of women took part in the 19th annual Lesbian Protest March on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.