News + Politics
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State Department to establish envoy on LGBT rights
The State Department will name a special envoy on LGBT rights.
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NGLF Leadership Institute Accepting Applications
The Next Generation Leadership Foundation (NGLF), a locally-based national nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and cultivating potential LGBT leaders, announced on Feb. 3 that it...
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Brady Bunch star Barry Williams makes insensitive comment about Bruce Jenner
Barry Williams makes insensitive comment about Bruce Jenner
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America’s top mayor is out lesbian Annise Parker
“It’s a great honor to be recognized for doing what I love for a city that I dearly love.” —Annise Parker, speaking with CultureMap Houston...
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Fledgling Eaglet
A few months behind schedule, the DC Eagle partially opened its doors at a large new location in northeast D.C. last weekend. “I thought it...
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Pope backs Slovakian ban on gay marriage and adoption
“I greet the pilgrims from Slovakia and, through them, I wish to express my appreciation to the entire Slovak church, encouraging everyone to continue their...
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Zoey Tur makes history as first transgender national news reporter
“I’d been told by people that I would never work again if I came out as transgender, which was depressing.” –Zoey Tur, special correspondent for...
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Alabama chief justice urges judges to uphold same-sex marriage ban
Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore is continuing his crusade against federal court rulings striking down the state’s same-sex marriage ban.
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Michigan will recognize state’s 300 same-sex marriages
Gov. Rick Snyder will not appeal a federal court ruling ordering recognition of Michigan's same-sex marriages.
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Homophobic Russian politician lashes out at lesbians who kissed in front of him
“I also have a good sense of humor. I will perhaps continue this joke by closing their gay club in St. Petersburg, or ban them...
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Northam Saves Employment Nondiscrimination Bill
LGBT advocates in Virginia breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday after the Senate narrowly passed two pro-LGBT bills, chief among them a measure to...
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Alabama same-sex marriages set to begin on Feb. 9
Barring action by the U.S. Supreme Court, same-sex marriages will begin in Alabama next week.
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Obama budget would extend Social Security benefits to all same-sex couples
President Obama is seeking to ensure all legally married same-sex couples have access to Social Security benefits.
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Obama proud of gay soccer player Robbie Rogers
President Obama salutes gay soccer player Robbie Rogers.
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Bill would prioritize LGBT rights as part of U.S. foreign policy
Legislation that would direct the State Department to make international LGBT rights a priority of American foreign policy was reintroduced in both houses of Congress.
