· Iowa now adds sexuality and gender identity to its anti-discrimination laws. "We send a message that intolerance and discrimination have no place in our state. Iowa is a welcoming place that values each of its citizens whether it’s in the neighborhood or the workplace," remarked Gov. Chet Culver (D) as he signed the legislation on Friday ...
· The same day Colorado's Gov. Bill Ritter (D) signed a law protecting gays from employment discrimination after legislators "passed similar bills in the last two years but they were vetoed by former [Republican] Gov. Bill Owens." Now, 20 states plus the District of Columbia have anti-discrimination protections for gays and lesbians.
· Nick Cannon at the Cannes Film Festival.
· Europe's largest HIV/AIDS charity benefit presents Bill Clinton with a one million dollar check for his foundation.
· Michigan's highest court will decide if gay couples are entitled to state employee health benefits. Connecticut opponents of same-sex marriage push to bring the question to the ballot. North Carolina legislature passes tough anti-bullying bill to protect all public school students, especially LGBT youth.
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