‘Hactivists’ Target Westboro Baptist Church
Hacker group Anonymous appears to have singled out its next target – the controversial anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church in the US. An open letter, purporting to be from Anonymous, accused the church of bigotry and fanaticism. It warned that Westboro’s websites would be attacked if the congregation did not stop its public protests. In a defiant response, the church said it would not be silenced, and urged Anonymous to “bring it”. Westboro Baptist Church has been widely condemned for its aggressive anti-gay campaigning. www.biggaynews.com
Hacker group Anonymous appears to have singled out its next target – the controversial anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church in the US. An open letter, purporting to be from Anonymous, accused the church of bigotry and fanaticism. It warned that Westboro’s websites would be attacked if the congregation did not stop its public protests. In a defiant response, the church said it would not be silenced, and urged Anonymous to “bring it”. Westboro Baptist Church has been widely condemned for its aggressive anti-gay campaigning. www.biggaynews.com
Wyoming Senate Passes Anti-Gay Marriage Bill
The Wyoming Senate narrowly voted Friday to stop recognition of same-sex marriages and civil unions from outside the state. House Bill 74 passed 16-14 after tagging on a last-second amendment guaranteeing out-of-state couples in civil unions access to Wyoming courts. Because of the amendment, the bill will now head back to the House to approve the changes. The House passed the legislation late last month 32-27. Supporters of the bill, House Bill 74, said the legislation is needed to resolve a conflict in Wyoming law, which defines marriage as a contract “between a male and a female person” but also recognizes any valid marriage performed outside the state
The Wyoming Senate narrowly voted Friday to stop recognition of same-sex marriages and civil unions from outside the state. House Bill 74 passed 16-14 after tagging on a last-second amendment guaranteeing out-of-state couples in civil unions access to Wyoming courts. Because of the amendment, the bill will now head back to the House to approve the changes. The House passed the legislation late last month 32-27. Supporters of the bill, House Bill 74, said the legislation is needed to resolve a conflict in Wyoming law, which defines marriage as a contract “between a male and a female person” but also recognizes any valid marriage performed outside the state