News + Politics
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Pennsylvania’s marriage ban challenged as ACLU, Freedom to Marry boost efforts
Follow @JustinCSnow Pennsylvania’s same-sex marriage ban in facing an unprecedented challenge after the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit in federal court today alleging...
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With Democrats and mainstream America on board, marriage fight turns to GOP
Follow @JustinCSnow When the decision came down from the Supreme Court striking down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, there was no call...
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European Court tells gay serial killer life sentence breaches his human rights
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that the whole life sentence given to Peter Moore, who killed four gay men in the U.K....
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Geeks Out launches boycott of upcoming “Ender’s Game” movie
“By pledging to Skip Ender’s Game, we can send a clear and serious message to Card and those that do business with his brand of...
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Sarvis touts support for gay marriage and nondiscrimination in Virginia governor’s race
For those who thought the issue of same-sex marriage in Virginia would be swept under the rug this election year, Robert Sarvis says otherwise. Sarvis,...
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National Organization for Marriage implies being American and LGBT are incompatible
In a fundraising email sent late Wednesday hours before 4th of July celebrations kick off across the nation, the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) implied...
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BET claims “miscommunications” over B. Scott’s feminine attire. Kevin Clash abuse cases dismissed
GLAAD reports that BET released the following statement about an “unfortunate” incident regarding the feminine attire of celebrity blogger B. Scott that took place during...
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New Mexico Supreme Court asked to rule on marriage equality
Follow @JustinCSnow Emboldened by the Supreme Court’s ruling last week striking down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act and returning marriage equality to...
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Researchers report HIV undetectable in two patients after bone marrow transplants
“These findings clearly provide important new information that might well alter the current thinking about HIV and gene therapy. While stem cell transplantation is not...
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Uneasy Alliances
As the fight for marriage equality continues in the states, the forces of social reaction redouble their efforts to brazen their way past the fact...
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Arrests Made in June 23 Assault
Two women pleaded not guilty in D.C. Superior Court today to charges of simple assault related to a June 23 incident involving a gay man....
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Days after high-profile rulings, SCOTUS approval at new low
Just days after the Supreme Court ruled on several high-profile cases, including Prop. 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act, public approval for the nation’s...
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Good Times, Bad Times
Following last week's big win on marriage in the Supreme Court, gays and lesbians across the country can be excused for indulging in a victory...
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Senate committee scheduled to vote on ENDA July 10
A Senate committee is scheduled to vote next week on legislation long stalled Congress that would prohibit anti-LGBT workplace discrimination, Metro Weekly has learned. For...
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BET required gay blogger, B. Scott, to change outfits during the pre-Awards show?
B. Scott, a well-known YouTuber and blogger of celebrity culture, expressed a range of emotions after his difficult experience with the BET television network. Apparently,...
