News + Politics
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Log Cabin Republicans Urge GOP to “Get It Right on Gay Marriage”
In a full-page ad published in The Hill newspaper today, Log Cabin Republicans urged Congressional Republicans to “Get It Right on Gay Marriage.” Commending the...
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Cathedral To Celebrate Same-Sex Weddings
The Washington National Cathedral, among the most prominent Episcopal churches in country, announced Tuesday that, effective immediately, same-sex weddings may be celebrated at the cathedral....
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Activist and PFLAG Founder Jeanne Manford Dies at 92
Jeanne Manford, activist and founder of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, died today at the age of 92. Hailed as one of...
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Stonewall Democrats “On Hiatus” in Wake of Budget Shortfall
National Stonewall Democrats has suspended operations until 2014, according to executive director Jerame Davis. In an interview with Dallas Voice, Davis said the group of...
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No White House Updates on Proposition 8 Case
One day after the Supreme Court announced arguments on the two cases before the court regarding same-sex marriage are scheduled for late March, the White House...
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Discharged Gay Servicemembers To Receive Full Separation Pay
Members of the military honorably discharged because of their homosexuality since Nov. 10, 2004 will receive full separation pay after a settlement reached yesterday between...
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Whitman-Walker Expanding
Whitman-Walker Health, the local nonprofit community health center that specializes in HIV and other LGBT-related health issues, announced this morning it will open a new,...
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Obama Nominates Hagel Despite LGBT Concerns
President Barack Obama formally nominated former Sen. Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense Monday, leaving advocates cautious and curious about the Nebraska Republican’s views on...
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Supreme Court Sets Marriage Dates
For two days in late March, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on the two cases before the high court regarding same-sex marriage, the justices...
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Matt Dallas appears to have come out on Twitter
“Starting off the year with a new fiance, @bluehamilton. A great way to kick off 2013!” A tweet by 30-year-old actor Matt Dallas, best known...
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Barney Frank Seeking Senate Appointment
Former Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) is openly jockeying for the Senate seat currently held by Massachusetts Democrat John Kerry. In an interview on MSNBC’s Morning Joe...
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Tammy Baldwin Makes History
Tammy Baldwin made history yesterday when she was sworn in as the U.S. Senate’s first out member. Vice President Joe Biden administered the oath of...
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House Approves Rules Permitting Continued Defense of DOMA
As one of their first acts of the 113th Congress, the House of Representatives voted to allow the House Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group to continue...
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Obama Signs Defense Bill, Voices Concerns Over “Conscience Clause”
President Barack Obama approved the defense budget for 2013, issuing a lengthy statement in the early morning hours of Thursday Eastern Time about his qualms...
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A Wish for 2013
While 2012 was a bit of a mixed bag for me from a personal perspective, it was undeniably a remarkable year to be a gay...
