News + Politics
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Bradley Manning, sentenced to 35 years, faces uncertain future in military prison
Bradley Manning was sentenced Wednesday by a military judge to 35 years in prison for providing more than 700,000 government files to Wikileaks in one...
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New Mexico county clerk to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples
A county clerk in New Mexico announced Wednesday that he would start issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in what is the latest development in...
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DCTC Urges Gray to Sign ''Living Wage'' Bill
As Mayor Vincent Gray (D) considers vetoing a bill that would force employers to pay a higher minimum wage to workers amid threats from Walmart...
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D.C. LGBT Groups Launching Anti-Violence Collaborative
Several local LGBT organizations and advocates announced Monday via Facebook their plans to launch the DC Anti-Violence Collaborative (DCAVC), a new group dedicated to ending...
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YouTube star “Fred” tells the world he is gay
Lucas Cruikshank came out today on his YouTube channel. If the actor’s name is not familiar, his goofy alter ego “Fred” likely crossed your computer...
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Maryland Del. Don Dwyer arrested, charged with DUI
Conservative anti-gay firebrand Del. Don Dwyer (R-Anne Arundel Co.) was arrested early Tuesday and charged with driving under the influence after being stopped by Anne...
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Chris Christie signs into law New Jersey ban on ‘ex-gay’ therapy
New Jersey became the second state in the nation to prohibit “ex-gay” conversion therapy for gay youth Monday after Republican Gov. Chris Christie signed the...
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Community mourns José Sarria, aka Empress I José
“Words cannot express what a tremendous loss I feel today on the passing of José Sarria. He is an icon of the LGBT community, a...
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Glenn Greenwald says partner’s detainment at London airport “a failed attempt at intimidation”
Glenn Greenwald reported in The Guardian UK that his partner, David Miranda, had been detained for a full 9 hours at London’s Airport under a “Terrorism...
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Katy Perry calls out Australia’s Tony Abbott on his anti-gay-marriage stance
“Let’s talk about gay marriage. Yeah, buddy, that’s right. Love is equal.” Pop star Katy Perry to Tony Abbott, a conservative Australian politician who strongly...
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Wrestler Darren Young a lucky man, and in love, after coming out gay
Darren Young came out as gay earlier this week in an impromptu interview with a TMZ videographer. On Friday, the “WWE Superstar” followed up on his...
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Hawaii congressional delegation unites in call for marriage equality
All four members of Hawaii’s congressional delegation joined in voicing their support Friday for passage of same-sex marriage legislation in the the Aloha State. In...
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Redskins player, Robert Griffin III, thinks gay players can come out now
Robert Griffin, III (aka RG3) told GQ magazine that he thinks now is the time for gay football players to come forward. In a series...
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WWE proud to support gay wrestler Darren Young
“On TMZ this morning, WWE Superstar Darren Young (Fred Rosser) revealed to the WWE Universe that he is gay. WWE is proud of Darren Young...
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Federal judge rules LGBT Ugandans’ case against anti-gay American may proceed
“Today’s ruling is a significant victory for human rights everywhere but most especially for LGBTI Ugandans who are seeking accountability from those orchestrating our persecution.”...
