News + Politics
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Lesbian partners each gave birth to twins on the same day
”We had been trying on and off for three years and we were exhausted. We had tried using my eggs and a sperm donor and...
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My Lesbian Vampire Movie … all gone wrong
”The Last Sect was the fourth film on Peace Arch’s Hamilton schedule. As we approached our production date, it became clear to the people on...
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Barack Obama puts it in writing: Equality for LGBT relationships, family and adoption
“We also have to do more so to support and strengthen LGBT families. Because equality in relationship, family, and adoption rights is not some abstract...
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MTF Transgender bank robber found guilty; possible sex-change operation motive
”The police in Ashford said Lewis’ family indicated they believed Lewis was using the proceeds from her criminal activities to finance a sex-change operation.” Sgt....
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Gay, Global and Growing
In January 2006, the United States voted to block recognition of two GLBT groups at the United Nations, following the lead of the Iranian delegation....
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Sudden Shutdown
Some gay and lesbian event promoters say they are outraged by the abrupt closure of RnR Bar & Lounge, at 717 Sixth St. NW, on...
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Graham Joins Trans Activists
In an e-mail message dated Monday, Aug. 4, to local transgender activist Jeri Hughes, Councilmember Jim Graham (D-Ward 1), expressed his support for the DC...
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Fur Follies
Ask James Clements, co-chair of this year's Bear Invasion planning committee, to define what a ''bear'' is, and you might catch him in a tongue-twister....
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Gay and Golden
Estelle Getty's death July 22 underscored an issue that a friend raised while standing on a roof earlier last month, watching the fireworks over Washington....
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Transgender woman, Gay veteran compete on VH1’s ‘Work for Diddy’ show
“I’m so excited for the historic potential of someone like Mr. Combs saying to someone like me, a transgender woman, ‘I’d like you to come...
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James Franco’s first gay kiss with Sean Penn – not so hot
“ doesn’t sound like a long time, but in front of 200 people, it’s a long time…. We’re sitting on the curb, kissing. You...
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Cyndi Lauper tears into George Bush
This community for me is my beloved community,” she says. “This is not a money-making venture. I have been running with this community all my...
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Crazed man attacks nine people with hammer in Vancouver after Gay Pride Parade
“We’re not sure what the motivation was. It’s so random and so violent and so bizarre…. He was ranting about a lot of things and...
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Boyfriend arrested for murder after year-long disappearance of Australian gay man
“Today’s arrest is a significant outcome in this investigation however it will never be closed until Matthew’s body is recovered…. His parents are enduring the...
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Playgirl quits publishing
“Playgirl is going all-Web. The last print issue will be the Jan/Feb 2009 magazine, which comes out Nov. 18.” Portion of an e-mail from Playgirl...
