By Essence Dennis |Staff Writer| The Department of Justice is administering a new policy on Feb. 17, 2014 that deals with rightful benefits to married same-sex couples. This is a new form of instruction where their employees get equal protection for lawful same-sex marriage. This policy is going to put into effect the types of benefits that opposite-sex marriage people have already been receiving. For example, “An inmate in a same-sex marriage can be furloughed to be present during a crisis involving a spouse,” according to The Washington Post. The policy means that in every aspect the Department of Justice is connected to in the United States, they will be striving towards equality … [Read more...] about Same-sex couples finally receive common marriage rights
Homosexuality
The big pink elephant in the room
Tiffany Batson |Staff Writer| As America continues to struggle with anti-gay bullying, Hollywood actors are trying to make a change. Zachary Quinto, an actor of such films as Star Trek and the television show “Heroes,” has recently come out of the closet on his web site. In his blog, Quinto said he wanted to come out of the closet publicly because of the recent tragedies of teens committing suicide due to anti-gay bullying, particularly the suicide of 14-year-old Jamey Rodemeyer of New York. “In light of Jamey's death, it became clear to me that living a gay life without publicly acknowledging it is not enough,” wrote Quinto, “There is an immense amount of work that lies ahead on … [Read more...] about The big pink elephant in the room