News + Politics
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Catholic church removes priest for speaking against Proposition 8, coming out
”How is marriage protected by intimidating gay and lesbian people into loveless and lonely lives? I am morally compelled to vote no on Proposition 8…....
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MTF transgender candidate wins against accusations of misleading voters
”This is a great victory for me and anyone who believes in equality. It gives me hope that the Georgia Supreme Court did what was...
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CONNECTICUT LEGALIZES GAY MARRIAGE! [video]
”Interpreting our state constitutional provisions in accordance with firmly established equal protection principles leads inevitably to the conclusion that gay persons are entitled to marry...
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Gay college group asked to stop using reclaimed epithet: F. A. G. S.
”We wanted something with a little pop to it, and we wanted to neutralize an epithet, like a lot of groups have done with the...
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Governor Palin ignores request to acknowledge ‘National Coming Out Day’
Governor Palin called for ‘tolerance’, and we hoped she’d show that type of leadership as Governor with this proclamation. Coming out is a difficult and...
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Florida anti-gay marriage amendment shifts focus to all unmarried senior couples [video]
”We found that many senior citizens who choose to stay unmarried, have the potential to loose their pension benefits, 401(k) benefits, hospital visitation rights, and...
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Matthew Shepherd’s mother bothered by slow progress for gay rights 10 years after son’s horrible murder
”We’ve actually tried to address issues that haven’t changed. It’s been ten years. Why haven’t things progressed further than they have?… The level of ignorance...
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BLAGOSAH's Back
There was a full agenda in one particular room of Howard University, Monday night, Oct. 6. Outside, the quad offered a peaceful, moonlit, academic oasis....
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Gay marriage bans close to passing in both California and Florida say polls
”As a result of not being able to match dollar for dollar, we have seen a change.” Geoff Kors, of Equality California, pleading for more...
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Gay couples rush to marry in California
”After Nov. 4, it’s possible the door to having that experience of a legally recognized marriage will be closed. And faced with that, many couples...
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Queen Latifah on being a lesbian: M.Y.O.B.
”I don’t have a problem discussing the topic of somebody being gay, but I do have a problem discussing my personal life. You don’t get...
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MPD Seek Hannah
Robert Hannah The Washington Metropolitan Police Department today released information for a suspect wanted in the death of Tony Randolph Hunter, who died Sept. 17...
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Out in this World
Just to be clear, don't simply describe Gaylaxicon 2008 -- this planet's premier GLBT sci-fi event, held semi-annually since 1988 and last in the D.C....
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Day in Court
''This is not a big deal because I know I'm innocent,'' Saad Elarch (aka Saad Elorch) insisted to D.C. Superior Court Judge Frederick H. Weisberg...
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Legal Eagle Lands in D.C.
On any given day, chances are you will probably catch Shannon Minter in one of two places: Washington, D.C., where he shares a home with...
