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LGBT travelers warned as Russia bans any pro-gay expression
Following passage last month of a law banning “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations,” Russia’s President Vladimir Putin signed a bill yesterday that prohibits adoption by...
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Sarvis touts support for gay marriage and nondiscrimination in Virginia governor’s race
For those who thought the issue of same-sex marriage in Virginia would be swept under the rug this election year, Robert Sarvis says otherwise. Sarvis,...
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National Organization for Marriage implies being American and LGBT are incompatible
In a fundraising email sent late Wednesday hours before 4th of July celebrations kick off across the nation, the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) implied...
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BET claims “miscommunications” over B. Scott’s feminine attire. Kevin Clash abuse cases dismissed
GLAAD reports that BET released the following statement about an “unfortunate” incident regarding the feminine attire of celebrity blogger B. Scott that took place during...
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Same-sex wedding bells are ringing in Long Beach
Just days after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act and California’s Proposition 8, Hotel Maya –...
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New Mexico Supreme Court asked to rule on marriage equality
Follow @JustinCSnow Emboldened by the Supreme Court’s ruling last week striking down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act and returning marriage equality to...
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Researchers report HIV undetectable in two patients after bone marrow transplants
“These findings clearly provide important new information that might well alter the current thinking about HIV and gene therapy. While stem cell transplantation is not...
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Editors’ Explosive Return: “The Weight of Your Love”
British post-punk revivalists Editors return this week with their 4th album, “The Weight of Your Love,” and it’s a doozy. Despite having released three critically...
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The Kitchen Clock
Six small meals throughout the day: the holy grail of dieting. It has been taught and repeated, consumed and digested, as the typical go-to meal...
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Uneasy Alliances
As the fight for marriage equality continues in the states, the forces of social reaction redouble their efforts to brazen their way past the fact...
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The Business of Nonprofits
The recent economic downturn led to the closing of numerous businesses. Companies lacking sufficient capitalization, a clear strategic plan, or simply adequate management often went...
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Righteous Return
''I grew up in Texas, I grew up scared for my life at times,'' says Joshua Vogelsong. ''I've had my life threatened, I've been beaten...
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A Satisfying Splash
At first glance, The Way, Way Back seems to hit all the benchmarks of a pleasant indie comedy. It's got the sad-eyed teenage boy who's...
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Sen. Adam Ebbin
It was roughly a decade ago when Adam Ebbin took his seat in the Virginia House of Delegates, making history as an out legislator in...
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Spc. Kushaba Moses Mworeko
The first time Kushaba Moses Mworeko went to Texas, it changed his life. It was October 2009, and his first trip to the United States....
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LGBT Patriots
Patriotism is a delicate expression. Too much, and you might easily veer into jingoism. Too little, and the pioneering American experiment – the 1776 launch...
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Kiva Wilson
In the thick of the Cold War, 1960, a young Sen. John F. Kennedy delivered a late-night speech to students at the University of Michigan....
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Arrests Made in June 23 Assault
Two women pleaded not guilty in D.C. Superior Court today to charges of simple assault related to a June 23 incident involving a gay man....
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Donovan House Hotel offers revamped rooftop bar
Washingtonians have an updated option for escaping the city’s notoriously stifling summer heat and humidity. Kimpton’s Donovan House Hotel has invested $300,000 to revamp its rooftop pool...
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Days after high-profile rulings, SCOTUS approval at new low
Just days after the Supreme Court ruled on several high-profile cases, including Prop. 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act, public approval for the nation’s...
