Elsewhere…
D.C. – Current language in ENDA around bathroom access looks problematic, according to the Bilerico Project, although they point out information on this is still pretty limited. (The Bilerico Project)
D.C. – Three teens have been arrested, along with the mother of one, in the robbery-murder of a popular D.C. middle school principal. Brian Betts allegedly met the teens on Adam4Adam.com, and arranged a meeting. The D.C. group Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence issued a community alert last week, citing the Betts murder and a similar murder in December, and warning of a possible trend, saying “GLOV urges individuals who use the [I]nternet as a place for meeting acquaintances or sexual encounters to be aware of their surroundings, talk on the phone prior to meeting in a public place, and notify friends of your whereabouts.” (MetroWeekly)
D.C. – Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders is set to take on the federal Defense of Marriage Act in court tomorrow. (Joe.My.God)
Ohio – A 16-year-old boy was convicted on April 29th for murdering a 55-year-old man he said he met for paid sex. The boy had told a jury the older man had sexually abused him since he was 15, and rewarded him with perks for sex. (EDGE)
Ohio – After winning a primary, and facing no significant opposition in her run for a seat in Ohio’s House of Representatives, Nickie Antonio is poised to become Ohio’s first out LGBT legislator. (The Advocate)
England – The Conservative Party, which has tried to shed its old, anti-LGBT image, and campaigned on a gay rights platform, still harbors politicians who lead prayer sessions to “cure” LGBT people. (Pam’s House Blend)
Lithuania – A judge has denied a permit to this year’s pride parade in Vilnius, citing the potential for “violent disturbances” in the staunchly Catholic country. (Joe.My.God)
Argentina – Same-sex marriage advances in the Argentine legislature. (Babbelando)