Wednesday's Headlines (Apr 13th)

Gay News: Hate crime claim by gay college student was false say officials; Louisiana’s denial to gay dads; Anti-Gay Law in Texas That Just Won't Die; Gay haters target Australian commando regiment; Health & Aging; Cardinal Message To Ricky Martin; Kobe ‘a disgrace’...


Crime:

- Hate crime claim by gay college student was false, say University of North Carolina officials -- Report of hate crime was false, charges likely [wral]

Courts & Law:

- 5th Circuit upholds Louisiana’s denial to gay dads [Keen News Service]

- The Unconstitutional Anti-Gay Law in Texas That Just Won't Die [Mother Jones]

Military:

- Gay haters target Australian commando regiment [SMH]

- Gay soldiers blast 'savage' online hate campaign [The Age]

Health & Aging:

- Aging lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people face increased risk of mental illness [Medill Reports]

Religion:

- Cardinal To Ricky Martin: Don’t Promote Homosexuality To Young People [TNCRM]

Sports:

- Gay rights group: Kobe ‘a disgrace’ [NBC Sports]