News + Politics
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Cuba’s first gay pride cancelled after organizers’ arrests
”Despite a so-called opening in the area of gay rights … homosexuals are still being arrested and fined in Villa Clara and … beaten in...
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Gay marketing 102: Philly refocuses
”Destinations will need to further refine what they’re offering the gay traveler. No longer will it be enough to say, ‘Hey, we’re gay-friendly. You should...
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Gay man takes off after insisting on lover’s sex change for marriage
”Money is not not a problem for me. I am ready to give Ajit everything, a beautiful life…. (I’ll) fulfill all his dreams. But he...
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Male couple married in Virginia; authorities call incident a deceptive crime [video]
”We just went through the ceremony and at the end of the ceremony I pronounced them man and wife…. [The clerk of Circuit Court in...
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Lesbian dies while Florida hospital denies partner and children visitation rights
”I feel like a failure for not holding her hand… For Lisa, who was the love of my life, my soulmate, who I miss ever...
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Chaos Space Emptied
Passerby reported last week that the remaining furnishings from Club Chaos at 1603 17th St. NW were deposited on the curb, including the club's signature...
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New Pastor at MCC-NOVA
The Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia (MCC-NOVA), which promotes an open and inclusive ''loving message'' for GLBT people, welcomed its newest reverend earlier this...
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Oral Exam
Friday, June 27, is National HIV Testing Day. Accordingly, Whitman-Walker Clinic, D.C.'s 30-year leader in GLBT health, will offer free HIV testing at three sites:...
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The Stein Stamp
With the close of its June 18 meeting, the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club, one of the District's most influential political clubs, finalized its current slate...
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'Gay' for Effort
Washington Renegades Rugby Football Club When Will Marshall first joined the Washington Renegades Rugby Football Club (RFC), he didn't know the rugby team was then...
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Mormon church fighting California gay marriages, raises funds with letter
”The church’s teachings and position on this moral issue are unequivocal. Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and the formation...
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Gay Rap Opera, BASH’d, opens in NYC to hip hoppin’ reviews
”And while it may initially seem strange to see two white boys performing gay rap, any misgivings soon give way thanks largely to the duo’s...
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MInneapolis gay pride service disallowed by Archbishop
“ didn’t overreact. He said, ‘Tell them they can’t hold that on church property.‘” — Dennis McGrath, spokesperson for the Twin Cities Archbishop John...
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Boy George refused U.S. visa
“At the moment, Boy George cannot come to the United States of America because he has been refused permission to enter by the USA Administration.”...
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Heinz TV ad pulled over inclusion of ‘gay kiss’ [video]
”It is our policy to listen to consumers. We recognise that some consumers raised concerns over the content of the ad and this prompted our...
