Last Word
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New poll shows same-sex marriage support at record high
“In a Post-ABC poll in March 2004, 38 percent said same-sex marriage should be legal, while 59 percent said it should not, the same percentage...
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Michele Bachmann “sorry” Jan Brewer vetoed Arizona anti-gay bill
“Religious liberties and the protection of our religious liberties is right. Right now, there’s a terrible intolerance afoot in the United States, and it’s against...
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Gay servicemembers in drag fundraiser, featured in Stars & Stripes
“This has been a complete surprise. Honestly, we were doing this for a fundraiser to raise money for our organization. We didn’t think there was...
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Dutch study says that children of same-sex couples have higher self-esteem
“By controlling for variables that might otherwise impact child outcomes, this study provides further evidence that raising children in families headed by same-sex couples is...
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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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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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RuPaul rings NASDAQ closing bell as Wall Street rises sharply; New ‘Drag Race’ begins
Wall Street stocks rose quite a bit higher today, perhaps aided by an extra set of high heels. Drag superstar RuPaul Charles rang the closing bell...
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Jason Collins signs with Brooklyn Nets to become the first openly gay athlete in the NBA
“The decision to sign Jason was a basketball decision. We needed to increase our depth inside, and with his experience and size, we felt he...
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Pizzeria reserves “the right to refuse service to Arizona legislators”
“Funny how just being decent is starting to seem radical these days.” — A post on the Facebook page of Rocco’s Little Chicago Pizzeria in...
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New study: homophobic people die earlier
“Anti-gay prejudice is associated with elevated mortality risk among heterosexuals, over and above multiple established risk factors for mortality.” — The findings of a study...
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Two K-98.3 DJs admit to hoax surrounding mother’s nasty refusal of a birthday party invite from two gay dads
“We were attempting to spur a healthy discourse on a highly passionate topic, but we made a mistake by misleading our listeners into thinking that...
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Actress Ellen Page shares emotional coming out: ”I am gay… I’m tired of hiding.”
Hollywood actress Ellen Page spoke at a Human Rights Campaign conference for gay, bi and transgender youth on Friday, Feb. 14. She offered her support and sympathy...
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HRC blasts Ugandan president as he prepares to sign anti-gay law
“Unless this bill is stopped from becoming law, lives will be destroyed, and countless people will be punished for an immutable characteristic” — Human Rights...
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Freedom Nevada campaign launched to put same-sex marriage on 2016 ballot
“Freedom Nevada is a campaign to share stories and foster conversation — showing that every gay and lesbian person is part of someone’s family and...
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Dallas sports anchor offers incredible message of support for Michael Sam and gay NFL players
“You beat a woman and drag her down a flight of stairs, pulling her hair out by the roots? You’re the fourth guy taken in...
