News + Politics
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Gay groups plan protest at Ex-Gay conference in North Carolina
”These protests are not to get angry at these organizations, because they’re simply misled. It’s to be a visible presence for those people who are...
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‘God Hates’ church readies UK protest: British government bans its leaders
”The Home Secretary has excluded both Fred Phelps and his daughter Shirley Phelps-Roper from the UK. These individuals have engaged in unacceptable behaviour by inciting...
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Catania Goes Collegiate
David Catania (I-At large), one of the District's two openly gay City Council members, announced earlier this month that he has been appointed to faculty...
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Two teens arrested for murder of soldier met in gay chat room
”Mike was the typical kid who was into chat rooms. It was in his nature. He was outgoing and likable. We told him all the...
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Bay City Rollers singer reveals hidden gay life & more
”I’ve been a bit of a George Michael, meeting people, often strangers, for sex. Not in public toilets – I’m not big on the unhygienic...
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Firefighters win harassment suit against Gay Pride Parade
”The amount itself is not important — the city disrespected these men and violated their rights.” Charles LiMandri, lawyer for four San Diego firemen who...
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WV Christians use sniper metaphor to say gays are targeting children & marriage
“Same sex marriage in West Virginia is a closer reality than you may think. Thirty states have already passed constitutional amendments defining marriage. But activists...
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Calling All Cheerleaders
Washington is fighting three cities -- Boston, Cleveland and Miami -- in its bid to host the 2014 Gay Games, the world's largest GLBT sports...
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Credit and Caution for Clinic
It's simple, says Councilmember David Catania (I-At large): As long as the board of directors at Whitman-Walker Clinic cooperates with the District's Committee on Health,...
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BLAGOSAH Blooms
Danielle Cooper still recalls how she felt when she received an acceptance letter to D.C.'s Howard University, among the nation's most renowned historically black colleges...
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State of the Union
Two kinds of union were celebrated Feb. 12. First, Americans honored the 200th birthday of President Abraham Lincoln, who preserved the union and ended slavery....
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Kanye West thinks ‘That’s so gay’ ought to be a compliment
”Titles are very important. I like to embody titles, y’know, or words that have negative connotations, and explain why that’s good…. Take the word gay–like,...
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French straight couples opting for Civil Solidarity created for gays
”It’s a very efficient system, with people booking a slot in advance, and each ceremony taking a few minutes.” Yves Padovani, chief clerk at the...
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Bill Clinton ignores hotel boycott request from CA gay marriage activists
”All over the country, marriage equality activists, union members and progressives clearly see the hypocrisy in President Clinton’s appearance at the Manchester Hyatt. President Clinton’s...
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Florida gay travel equally affected by economic downturn
”The approach in the e-mails we receive now is: ‘What specials do you have?’ not ‘What are your rates?”’ Richard Gray, a hotel consultant who...
