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South African presenter thinks “it’s fine to be homophobic”
Arabile Gumede, business journalist for South African 24-hour news channel eNCA, has come under fire for tweeting that he thinks it’s acceptable to be homophobic....
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Gay British politician compares Uganda’s President to Pontius Pilate
“President Museveni has signed the Ugandan anti-homosexuality law, quoting Ugandan medical authorities in explanation. This Pontius Pilate defence will not wash in the light of...
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Federal court finds Texas ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional
A federal judge found Texas’ same-sex marriage ban in violation of the U.S. Constitution in a ruling handed down Wednesday. U.S. District Court Judge Orlando...
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25 Great Albums from the new Millennium that you might not have heard (but you should!!)
There have been some outstanding albums released since the turn of the new millennium, and many have become at least reasonably successful. But, as in...
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Marriott, Delta, American, and Apple are among companies opposing Arizona’s anti-gay law
“It is exceedingly difficult for us to sell Arizona as a destination against a backdrop of negative attention suggesting certain travelers or conference attendees would...
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Virginia Passes ''Religious Expression'' Bill
The Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill today that prohibits schools from preventing the expression of religious viewpoints – in speech, clothing, or accessories...
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Ebbin Nets Victory Fund Endorsement
State Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax counties) earned the endorsement of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund Tuesday in his bid to replace retiring...
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Chelsea Lately regular Jo Koy returns to The Improv this week
The Chelsea Lately weekly regular is not gay, despite what Chelsea Handler insists. But he sure is funny. Variety even named him one of “10...
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Marriott, American Airlines step up for gay rights in Arizona
The controversial anti-gay “refuse service” bill in Arizona has attracted the attention of major travel companies, and they are expressing strong opposition to the bill....
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The Washington Chorus celebrates Verdi
Julian Wachner leads The Washington Chorus in its celebration of Giuseppe Verdi in honor of the 200th anniversary of his birth. Sopranos Corinne Winters and...
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Kathy Mattea comes to Sixth & I for an evening of intimate songs
Kathy Mattea, the Grammy-winning Nashville hit-maker from the ’80s and ’90s, has since gone in a more folk and roots-driven direction, including covering classic coal-mining...
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Romney joins growing calls for veto of anti-gay Arizona bill
Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney voiced his opposition on Twitter Tuesday to a controversial anti-LGBT bill in Arizona, joining a growing number of voices...
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Victory Fund endorses two gay Republicans for Congress
Two gay Republicans running for Congress secured the endorsement of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund Tuesday. Richard Tisei of Massachusetts and Dan Innis of...
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Holder gives state attorneys general the OK to stop defending gay-marriage bans
Attorney General Eric Holder appeared to give state attorneys general the green light to stop defending bans on same-sex marriage during a speech in Washington...
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Taking the Cake
Back in early 2007 I found myself sitting in the fondant-bedecked office of a professional wedding-cake baker in search of the perfect (yet still affordable)...
