Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'lesbians'

Why Did 'Grey's Anatomy' Cut Lesbian Dr. Hahn...

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

One minute, actress Brooke Smith has a featured role on one of the hottest shows on TV. The next, she's abruptly removed from the cast. But what ABC is deeming a "creative decision," hints of something else. TV critic Andrew Wallenstein says TV is sending the message that it is OK to be gay — just not too gay.

Chicago Proposes Gay-Friendly High School

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:20:00 EDT

The school would seek to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students from bullying. While some residents embrace the idea of the school, others say it would result in needless segregation. It would open in 2010, pending school board approval.

Do Medical Providers Have The Right To Refuse...

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:44:00 EDT

The California Supreme Court recently ruled against two doctors who allegedly refused to provide artificial insemination services to lesbians. President Bush has proposed stronger protections for heath care workers who cite religious beliefs as basis for refusing service.

Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:02:00 EDT

The co-founder of the first national lesbian-rights organization in the United States — and the country's first national lesbian magazine — died Aug. 27 at age 87. We remember her with a Fresh Air interview from 1992.

In China, Lesbians Try To Win Favor With Roses

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

In China, homosexuality was regarded as a crime not so long ago. Now, lesbians are reaching out to Chinese society. Some are distributing roses at shopping malls. Others are making documentaries. They are making progress, but it's not an easy process, activists say.

Mass. May Allow Nonresident Gay Marriages

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:51:00 EDT

In Massachusetts, the Senate has voted to repeal an old law that has been used to keep out-of-state couples from marrying in the state. The law prohibits couples from getting marriage licenses if they can't legally wed in their home states. Gay and lesbian couples from across the nation may soon be able to get married in Massachusetts.

Librarian Offers Reading Tips for Gay Pride Month

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT

June is when many gay and lesbian Americans celebrate their sexuality. In recognition of Gay Pride Month, Loriene Roy, President of the American Library Association tells listeners about books that highlight the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender experience.

Gay Couples Tie the Knot at S.F. City Hall

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Hundreds of gay and lesbian couples tie the knot as same sex-marriage becomes legal in California. San Francisco's City Hall was a popular spot Tuesday.

California Overturns Same-Sex Marriage Ban

Fri, 16 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

The State Supreme Court in California has overturned a voter-approved ban on so-called "gay marriage," paving the way for the state to become the second in the United States where gay and lesbian couples can marry.

Hour Two: Same-Sex Marriage in California

Fri, 16 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

California Court Strikes Down Gay Marriage Ban

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The California Supreme Court has overturned a ban on gay marriage, paving the way for California to become the second state where gay and lesbian residents can marry. The ruling overturns a California voter-approved law that defined marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Michele Norris talks with KQED's Sarah Varney.

Calif. Court Overturns Ban on Gay Marriage

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:00:00 EDT

The California Supreme Court overturned a voter-approved ban on gay marriage on Thursday, paving the way for California to become the second state to allow marriages between gay and lesbian couples. Massachusetts is currently the only state that allows same-sex marriages.

English Mill Town Welcomes Lesbian Families

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Hebden Bridge was just another dying mill town in the English county of Yorkshire until a new community developed in the area. By 2001, the proportion of lesbian to heterosexual residents in the valley had outstripped London, Manchester or Brighton. The lesbians have found a welcoming environment where they can raise families without stigma.

Lesbos Resident Wants Name Back from Lesbians

Fri, 02 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT

A man filed suit in Greece insisting that he is a Lesbian. Dimitris Lambrou lives on Lesbos, the island that gave its name to gay women. He wants a group called the Homosexual and Lesbian Community of Greece to give the name back.

Justice Probes Lawyer's Dismissal Amid Gay Rumor

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:00:00 EDT

The Justice Department's inspector general is investigating whether an attorney lost her position because of rumors she is a lesbian. The watchdog office learned of the case as part of an inquiry into U.S. attorney firings under Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

New Life for a School Film on Gay Tolerance

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 07:00:00 EST

Debra Chasnoff's It's Elementary: Talking about Gay Issues in Schools first aired in 1998, sparking a frank conversation about gays and lesbians in classrooms from kindergarten through eighth grade. Now it's being re-released on DVD along with a new lesson plan on gay tolerance.

Episcopal Diocese Secedes over Role of Gays

Sat, 08 Dec 2007 17:44:00 EST

An Episcopal diocese in central California voted Saturday to split with the national church over disagreements about the role of gays and lesbians in the church. David Steinmetz, professor of the History of Christianity at Duke University, talks about the rift.

Retired Officers Urge Leniency on Gays in Military

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:10:00 EST

On the 14th anniversary of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" legislation, a group of retired military officers release a letter opposing the policy and urging leniency on gays and lesbians in the military. On the National Mall on Friday, gay and lesbian groups protested the legislation.

Bill Banning Prejudice Against Gays at Work Stalls

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 06:00:00 EDT

Democrats want to pass a bill banning discrimination against gays and lesbians in the workplace. But the legislation is bogged down in the House, where party members are split over whether to include protection for transgender people. Gay rights activists are calling for an all inclusive bill or none.

Study Finds Gay Men Earn Less

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EDT

New research finds that gay men make less money than straight men. The same research shows that lesbians do not suffer similar job discrimination. Professor Bruce Elmslie of the University of New Hampshire's Whittemore School of Business and Economics speaks with Liane Hansen about the study.

Congresswoman Advocates for Transgender Rights

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:49:00 EDT

A House committee is considering an employment anti-discrimination bill that includes protection for gays and lesbians, but not for transgender people. Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, the only openly gay woman in Congress, plans to introduce an amendment to put transgender people back in.

Exhibit Honors Gay Military Veterans

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:24:00 EDT

In San Francisco, gay military veterans are being celebrated at an exhibit called Out Ranks. The exhibit, on display at the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Transgender Historical Society, is about gay veterans who have served honorably, often with heroism under fire.

Evangelical Lutherans Urged Not to Discipline Gay Clergy

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 17:08:00 EDT

A national assembly of Evangelical Lutherans urged its bishops not to discipline gay and lesbian ministers who violate a celibacy rule. But the assembly declined to change its rule banning ordination of non-celibate homosexuals.

Democratic Debate Fields Frank YouTube Questions

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:24:00 EDT

Video questions submitted via the Web site YouTube shook up the usual campaign debate for Democratic contenders. Questions included lesbians asking about gay marriage; parents with sons in Iraq asking about the war; and a snowman asking about global warming.

Gay Mormons Grapple with Faith, Sexuality

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:00:00 EDT

For Ben Jarvis, the tension between Mormon teachings and his sexuality led him to leave the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. But Affirmation, a support group for gay, lesbian and bisexual Mormons, has helped Jarvis and others retain and share traditions, whether or not they are "officially" church members.