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The Outing Of An Israeli MP, Is Marriage Equality Coming To Taiwan?: Today In Gay

Debate is raging in Israel, where Labor Party leaders are being asked to out a prominent member of the Knesset, or Israeli parliament.

In an open letter to Labor Party head Isaac Herzog, TV personality Gal Uchovsky spoke for those claiming a party that sees itself as progressive can't welcome someone ashamed of their sexuality.  

“It’s nice that you have an active gay caucus, but it’s ridiculous when you have, in your party, an elephant the size of the Azriely Towers," says Herzog. "A closeted member of Knesset is a disgrace. It’s a shame. As I see it, the Knesset should have no room for people in the closet."

The politician, who's identity is reportedly fairly well-known, is single and was allegedly out before entering politics. He's also liberal, so outing him wouldn't de-fang an enemy of the LGBT community.

To date, there have only been two openly gay members of the Knesset—one of whom, Nitzan Horowitz, is still in office.


“I would never pressure anyone into speaking about the issue but it is absolutely insane," Rogers told Sky TV. "If you look at the next few World Cups, they are in places where, if I were to go, I could possibly be imprisoned or beat up or stoned to death."

Earlier this year, FIFA announced the formation of a task force to deal with homophobia at the World Cup.


Walk under the rainbow flag. Photo by Sound of Silence. CC BY-NC 2.0.A proposal to legalize same-sex marriage in Taiwan is being considered by the government's judiciary committee today.

The measure would amend the Civil Code to replace terms that imply heterosexual couples with gender-neutral terms, and allow same-sex couples to adopt.

Introduced by Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislators Yu Mei-nu and Cheng Li-chiun, the measure has garnered support from more than 20 DPP lawmakers, as well as a handful of legislators in other parties.

If it clears committee, the bill would be voted on at the plenary session next year. A similar measure failed to get past committee last year amid strong opposition from Christian groups.


Robert Ingersoll and Curt Freed had been customers of Arlene’s Flowers in Richland, WA, for some time. But when Ingersoll asked owner Barronelle Stutzman about providing flowers for his wedding, she said she wouldn't because of her “relationship with Jesus Christ.”

The State asked Benton County Superior Court Judge Alex Ekstrom on Friday to rule in their favor without need for a trial, reports the Tri-City Herald, saying relevant facts aren’t in dispute.

The Washington Law Against Discrimination bars businesses from refusing to provide goods and services because of someone's sexual orientation, even on the basis of sincerely held religious beliefs.

Judge Ekstrom denied the request for a summary judgement, and a trial has been set for next year.


"The Church website MormonsAndGays.org details sincere outreach by the Church within the gay community, including support in Utah for nondiscrimination protections of employment and housing," read a statement originally posted online on Saturday. The statement also said "there is room for compassion, common ground, and shared humanity among people who disagree.”

On Sunday, that statement was revised to specifically refer to a 2009 Salt Lake City ordinance offering workplace and housing protections for LGBT people.

At the same time, SLC Mayor Ralph Becker declared Saturday “Freedom To Marry Day” in recognition of the historic court decision one year ago that struck down Utah’s ban on same-sex marriages.

“The emotion and joy that I had the privilege of being a part of on that amazing day a year ago will remain with me as a highlight of my time as mayor of this great city,"  said Becker, who has officiated dozens of same-sex wedding ceremonies since then.

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