Yesterday, a Philadelphia jury ruled that the city of Philadelphia violated a local boy scout troop’s First Amendment rights when they tried to evict them from city-owned office space because their anti-LGBT positions violated city anti-discrimination ordinances. However, the Scout’s lease does not require the city to give a reason for trying to evict a tenant.

Elsewhere…

D.C. – On Tuesday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a big deal of saying LGBT rights were “human rights” at a Pride reception at the State Department. However, it looks like the US government is complicit in rampant anti-gay violence in Iraq, helping protect Iraqi policemen and soldiers who are implicated in the murders and kidnappings. (EDGE)

New York – An anti-bullying bill passes New York’s state legislature. According to backers, it “creates tools for school administrators, teachers, parents. and students to address bullying and bias-related behavior of all kinds that interfere with student safety and learning,” and protects students both on the basis of sexual orientation and on the basis of gender identity. (The Advocate)

Kentucky – Queer-themed books take off among young readers. (The Associated Press)

Texas – Ft. Worth cops tout changes made in the wake of last year’s bar raid. (EDGE)

Croatia – Zagreb Pride goes off with few hitches, and lots of police protection. Photos here. (Walk With Pride)

France – According to this French commercial, large predatory cats should use orange soda for aftershave, especially if they’re gay. (via Towleroad)