Pratt Library to host author
Conference aims to raise awareness of diversity
Cites personal family matters as reason for departure
Newspaper says animal rights group target of probe into political ‘extortion’
Seeking to 'create a culture of inclusion'
Lower court had ordered state to recognize unions of plaintiff couples
Lawsuit filed in federal court
Author says she wasn't aware of HRC event; staffer says she cancelled to appear on MSNBC
Tim Bostic said decision not connected to lawsuit
Justice rules $150,000 exemption must be provided to same-sex couples