News + Politics
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Karaoke bar denies microphone to MTF transsexual
”All my ID says female. I feel it’s not right what was done to me….. Not one other bar I’ve been to has ever said...
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Katy Perry lyrics used to publicly condemn lesbians
”It’s not something that is really a shock if you’re a scriptural person. We meant that as a loving warning to teens. … The Scriptures...
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Hickey Departs D.A.
Darby Hickey, who has been serving as interim executive director of Different Avenues, a local advocacy organization serving youth and young adults affected by HIV...
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Snowden Steps Down
With the end of August also came the end of Courtney Snowden's year as president of D.C. Black Pride. Although her term was to run...
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Capitol Hill Questions
Federal GLOBE (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Employees of the Federal Government) is focusing efforts on helping pass legislation that would extend benefits to same-sex partners...
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Courting Smokers with Help
Trying to get to some of the root causes of why lesbian, bisexual or transgender women may smoke in greater numbers than the mainstream, Sara...
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A Rootin' Tootin' Return
The faint scent of steers and sawdust, mixed with same-sex affection, will soon waft once more across the metro area. Marking its 17th year, the...
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Electing to Evolve
With about as much interest in the Olympics as in the Super Bowl -- none -- I didn't catch any of the games. There was,...
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All about the ‘Down Low’ — Queer Experiments: October ed.
”Men reported risk behavior more often with steady female and steady male partners (e.g., wives, girlfriends, boyfriends) than with more casual male and female partners...
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Elina on ‘America’s Next Top Model’ is looking for lady love
”I love women…. I’ve had it in the back of my mind, I want to meet someone here…. I’m starting to develop a crush on...
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New York court dismisses complaint against recognition of out-of-state gay marriages
”Furthermore, when partners manifest the commitment to their relationship and family, by solemnizing that commitment elsewhere, through one of life’s most significant events, and come...
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Virginia delegation rejects Twin Cities guide due to gay tourist content
” need to cancel the order for 150 of the “Secrets of the City” guidebooks. Thanks for sending a copy to me so expediently, Tom....
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Log Cabin endorses McCain
”On the most important issue that LGBT Americans faced in the last decade–the federal marriage amendment–Sen. John McCain stood with us. Now we stand with...
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Wife auctions husband’s coming out letter on eBay
”You are bidding on the original letter given to me by my former husband when he decided to “come out of the closet” and face...
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Lesbians sentenced to month in jail for kissing on Dubai beach
”The Lebanese woman was lying on top of the Bulgarian and the two were cuddling and kissing each other in front of us.” ”I called...
