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Zach Wahls' Iowa Speech for Gay Marriage Goes Viral [VIDEO]

The Iowa House of Representatives approved a resolution on Tuesday that proposes a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage in the state. Hundreds of people packed the Iowa State House to debate the issue -- known as House Joint Resolution 6 -- which passed by a 62-37 vote. One of the individuals who spoke was...

'It Gets Better': Joel Burns' City Council Address Goes Viral [VIDEO]

(Oct. 15) -- Reacting to a rash of suicides committed by gay teenagers in America who were bullied, a Fort Worth, Texas, city councilman delivered an emotional address that has become an Internet sensation. Joel Burns, who was raised in Fort Worth, delivered his speech Tuesday, detailing the pain he experienced as an...

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05/16/12 Fort Worth redistricting plan includes major shifts Source: The Eagle Citizen The city unveiled a proposed redistricting map Tuesday that would lead to major shifts in several council districts to adjust for population growth over the last decade.
05/02/12 Fort Worth City Council sets decibel standards for... Source: The Eagle Citizen The City Council approved a noise ordinance Tuesday that sets uniform definitions of violations.
04/21/12 Councilman Burns recovering from appendectomy Source: The Eagle Citizen Councilman Joel Burns was recovering Friday night from an appendectomy at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth.
03/27/12 White House calls for safer schools for LGBT community Source: Daily Skiff - Texas Christian Univ. - Fort Worth TX Increased knowledge and communication could solve serious problems for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals who face discrimination and bullying in schools, Thomas Anable, president of gay rights organization Fairness Fort Worth, said.