Today's news round-up

Good News

• Pediatrician gets prison for 'waterboarding' stepdaughter
• Justice Dept. Accuses Albuquerque Police of Excessive Force I hope this will lessen police over-reaction.
• 5th arrest made in Detroit mob attack on motorist
• NYC law opposed by banks to move forward
• New Minn. law aims to protect LGBT students from bullying 

Bad News

• Nebraska city starts licenses aimed at immigrants
• Tennessee Passes Legislation to Criminally Prosecute Drug-Addicted Pregnant Women
• GOP blocks Senate bill curbing gender pay gap
• S.C. School Nixes Lesbian-Themed Play After 'Recruitment' Allegations

Kinky headlines of the day

Surgeon accused of slapping sedated patients’ behinds

Man who loves feet is creeping out dozens of Arizona real estate agents

Today's news round-up

Good News

• Italian court recognizes gay marriage for first time
• Culinary Institute of America Takes In Mural Made for CBS
• UMass basketball player announces he's gay
• Federal Judge Plans To Strike Down Ohio Marriage Recognition Ban
• Supreme Court won't hear appeal of New Mexico gay bias case
• Russian Province Declares Ban on LGBT Rallies Illegal
• Social Security Administration makes it easier for trans people to receive benefits 

Bad News

• Senate Republicans block Obama-backed pay equity bill

I don't think they teach this at Julliard

Today's news round-up

Good News

• Obama to launch executive actions on equal pay for women
• New York’s Paid Sick Leave Law Quietly Takes Effect

Bad News

• Uganda police raid HIV project for 'homosexuality training'
• Turkey keeps YouTube ban after court backtrack

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