News + Politics
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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.”...
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No Pain, No Gain
As it becomes clearer every day that there will be no boycott of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, and that odds of moving...
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Veiled Hostilities
''Do you wanna see me naked lover? Do you want to peek underneath the cover?'' These lyrics from a leaked Lady Gaga track, ''Burqa,'' as...
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WWE wrestling star Darren Young: “I’m gay and I’m happy”
A reporter for gossip site TMZ caught up with WWE wrestler Darren Young at LAX airport. He asked the WWE superstar if a gay wrestler could...
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Pride House International announces hand-holding initiative for Sochi
“There are extreme restrictions on the uniforms and other items worn by athletes at any Olympic Games. Flags, badges, or pins are not allowed without...
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Pentagon extends benefits, including marriage leave, to same-sex military families
Same-sex families will receive equal treatment by the military in less than one month’s time, the Pentagon announced Wednesday. In a memo dated Aug. 13...
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Lansing, Mich., City Council votes to end ties with St. Petersburg
“I think all of us that sit at this dais believe that this is extremely important. … want to make sure that we’re supporting...
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Virginian-Pilot calls attorney general race most important for LGBT
“Even as both candidates have suggested the office of the attorney general isn’t partisan, the political philosophies underpinning their candidacies make it clear that the...
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California law provides statewide protections for transgender youth
California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) signed into law Wednesday protections for transgender public school students that advocates are hailing as a first of their kind...
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Social Security begins limited implementation of DOMA ruling
The Social Security Administration has begun processing limited benefits and payments for some same-sex couples in compliance with the Supreme Court’s invalidation of Section 3...
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Head of Russia’s Olympic Committee confirms anti-LGBT law at Sochi
“The Russian Olympic Committee, Russian government and Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee guarantee there will be no discrimination of sportsmen, officials, supporters and journalists on race,...
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CBC reports on gay Russians seeking asylum in Canada
“I have to stay at a homeless shelter now, but I feel safer than in Russia as a gay person. … It’s considered an honor...
