News + Politics
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Gay Marriage in Maine! Governor changes his mind on the law
“In the past, I opposed gay marriage while supporting the idea of civil unions. I have come to believe that this is a question of...
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Obama writes personal thank you to lesbian soldier
Sandy — Thanks for the wonderful and thoughtful letter. It is because of outstanding Americans like you that I commeted to changing our current policy....
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D.C.’s Yvette Alexander: Ministers questioning my Christianity, morality for vote on gay marriage bill
”I can honestly say I’m still at odds with the issue of gay marriage in the District of Columbia — I still want to learn...
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Gay magazine improperly maligned by keyboard-happy blogger
”Christine made an error and…she’s regretful that she did. She’s assured me that it’s not going to happen again.” Chris Ariens, executive producer of Mediabistro,...
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Local Leader
Sodexo Inc.(www.sodexousa.com), a food- and facilities-management company headquartered in Gaithersburg, has been voted one of the Top 10 employers in the country for GLBT people...
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Proud and Prepared
Dr. Philip B. Terry is no stranger to emergencies. He started volunteering for the American Red Cross when he was 14. And until last year,...
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Marriage Beats Malice
For a few minutes on Tuesday, May 5, the hallway outside the D.C. City Council's chambers, on the fifth floor of the John A. Wilson...
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The Homophobic Lifestyle
With the recent protests against marriage quality -- replete with a grandstanding politician, muddy logic, and faith in God being on one's side -- there's...
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Mayor Signs for Marriage
Mayor Adrian Fenty signed legislation on Wednesday, May 6, requiring D.C. to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions. Mafara Hobson, Fenty's director of communications,...
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Miss Universe Pageant: Cease & Desist your anti-gay marriage ad
The Miss Universe Organization just told us they’ve fired off a cease and desist letter to the National Organization for Marriage — after NOM used...
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Marion Barry: Black DC wants “civil war” to prevent gay marriage
”All hell is going to break lose. We may have a civil war. The black community is just adamant against this…. What you’ve got to...
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Joe the Plumber: I don’t want my queer friends near my children
”At a state level, it’s up to them. I don’t want it to be a federal thing. I personally still think it’s wrong…. Queer means...
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Marie Osmond: I love and support my lesbian daughter
”That’s not a sensitive topic. I love my daughter…. everybody quoted me and told me what to say, and ‘You gotta do this,...
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CNN Poll: 44% for gay marriage, 60% for civil unions
“It’s not surprising that three Northeastern states are the first to take this step. A majority of people who live in the Northeast say they...
