Last Word
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Metro PFLAG DC’s David Fishback responds to Dexter Manley’s use of anti-gay slur
“My reaction was to be very, very sad, initially, frankly, for Mr. Manley. But my second reaction is that in making a statement like that,...
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E.W. Jackson says he “respects every individual,” but won’t apologize for past anti-gay statements
“Well, look, my role as a minister is to teach the Bible. Now the Bible has said some things that people in popular culture don’t...
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Chris Brown assaults man in DC, uses homophobic slur
“I’m not down with that gay shit. I feel like boxing.” – Singer Chris Brown, to Adam Parker, a 20-year-old man perceived to be gay...
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Philadelphia now one of the most LGBT-inclusive cities in the world
— Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, speaking to NBC affiliate WCAU, after signing new legislation that will make his city one of the most LGBT-friendly...
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Sean Hayes explains reason for staying in the closet
“I always felt like I owed them a huge apology for coming out too late. Some people in the gay community were very upset with...
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NOM airs anti-equality marriage advert in Hawaii
As Hawaii moves towards same-sex marriage becoming a legal possibility, with lawmakers convening for a special session this week to debate a bill that would...
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Putin claims Olympic athletes will feel comfortable regardless of sexual orientation
“We are doing everything, both the organizers and our athletes and fans, so that participants and guests feel comfortable in Sochi, regardless of nationality, race...
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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder avoids taking position on LGBT employment protections
“…that’s a broad statement, so it’d depend on the particular facts of the situation. That’s a hypothetical, that’s very general in that context…The question is...
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Universal Studios Hollywood pulls Bill & Ted show under fire of homophobia claims
“NBCUniversal has taken quick and strong action regarding this matter and also started a productive dialogue around future ‘Bill & Ted’ programming to ensure...
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Out-of-state same-sex marriages now recognized in Oregon
“Oregon agencies must recognize all out-of-state marriages for the purposes of administering state programs. That includes legal, same sex marriages performed in other states and...
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Post endorsement of Northam, Herring knocks Republicans, gives Democrats clean sweep
“Where Mr. Northam, a fiscal conservative, is measured and moderate – Republicans tried to persuade him to switch parties in 2009 – Mr. Jackson is...
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Stephen Fry visits the controversial world of gays “Out There”
“ollywood is a pretty accurate reflection of the way most of the world is looking. And the fact that they can have actors who are...
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Airline passenger has “I Am Gay” slapped on his bag
“I am a white heterosexual male. This trifecta of privilege means that I’m not routinely subjected to prejudice. But for a few minutes I...
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Times-Dispatch op-ed blasts Tech PAC’s backing of Cuccinelli
“Many of us perform balancing acts when making political endorsements. Yet this begs the question: What positions should disqualify a candidate entirely from consideration? What...
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Oregon dad killed while honoring bullied, gay son with cross-country walk
“It’s wrong, you know, we can’t have this anymore in our society…. Feeling like I wanted to die myself, and knowing I couldn’t — I...
