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Czech President Milos Zeman

Czech President Settles Dispute Over Gay Rights

INTERNATIONAL | Wednesday May 22, 2013
The Czech president says he will no longer block a university professorship for a gay rights activist who had been critical of him.
Boy Scouts hold signs at the "Save Our Scouts" Prayer Vigil and Rally.

Boy Scout Leaders to Vote on Lifting Gay Ban

NATIONAL | Wednesday May 22, 2013
The Boy Scouts of America will convene a two-day meeting of 1,400 local leaders to consider changing its long-standing ban openly gay boys belonging to the scouting movement.
Vice President Joe Biden

Biden: Jewish Leaders Drove Gay Marriage Changes

NATIONAL | By Josh Lederman | Wednesday May 22, 2013
Vice President Joe Biden is praising Jewish leaders for helping change American attitudes about gay marriage and other issues.
Suspect, Roman Gornell

Arrest in Latest Anti-Gay Attack in NYC

LOCAL | Wednesday May 22, 2013
A man has been arrested in connection with one of several anti-gay attacks in recent days in New York City. Police say Roman Gornell was charged Wednesday with assault and aggravated harassment, both as hate crimes.
San Francisco Giants pitcher Jeremy Affeldt

San Fran Giants Pitcher Says He’s No Longer Homophobic

SPORTS | By Janie McCauley | Wednesday May 22, 2013
When Jeremy Affeldt joined the San Francisco Giants five year ago, the pitcher said he was determined to get rid of his negative feelings toward the LGBT community.
Collin County District Judge John Roach Jr.

Texas Judge: Lesbian Couple Can’t Cohabitate

FAMILY | Wednesday May 22, 2013
A judge has ruled that a North Texas lesbian couple can’t live together because of a morality clause in one of the women’s divorce papers.
Police look on as members of the LGBT community and their supporters gather to speak out after a string a bias attacks.

2 More Reports of Anti-Gay Attacks in NYC

CRIME | By Jennifer Peltz | Wednesday May 22, 2013
Hours after New Yorkers rallied in response to a spate of gay-bashing that’s resulted in one death and fueled concern about hate crimes, there were two more reports of possible anti-gay attacks on Manhattan streets, authorities said Tuesday.
The Bay Area will remember Harvey Milk, shown here with Mayor George Moscone, center, and Supervisor Carol Ruth Silver at the January 1978 Imperial Court Coronation, with a variety of events starting this weekend

Bay Area Celebrates Harvey Milk Day

LOCAL | By Matthew S. Bajko | Wednesday May 22, 2013
From book readings to movie screenings, the Bay Area is marking the annual Harvey Milk Day with a variety of events this year.
The Bay Area will remember Harvey Milk, shown here with Mayor George Moscone, center, and Supervisor Carol Ruth Silver at the January 1978 Imperial Court Coronation, with a variety of events starting this weekend

At last! Unpakt.com Brings Comparison Web Shopping to Finding a Mover in Miami

LOCAL | By Steve Weinstein | Wednesday May 22, 2013
At last, there is Unpakt.com, a comparison-shopping site that brings the Kayak and Expedia model to finding a qualified moving company. Finding and booking a trustworthy mover is as easy as booking a flight, renting a car or buying home appliances.
The Bay Area will remember Harvey Milk, shown here with Mayor George Moscone, center, and Supervisor Carol Ruth Silver at the January 1978 Imperial Court Coronation, with a variety of events starting this weekend

At last! Unpakt.com Brings Comparison Web Shopping to Finding a Mover in New England

By Steve Weinstein | Wednesday May 22, 2013
At last, there is Unpakt.com, a comparison-shopping site that brings the Kayak and Expedia model to finding a qualified moving company. Finding and booking a trustworthy mover is as easy as booking a flight, renting a car or buying home appliances.