News + Politics
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New California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu Expected to Participate in Prop 8 Arguments
Goodwin Liu — whose nomination for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit was stymied by Republican opposition — was confirmed on Wednesday,...
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Officer Arrested
The off-duty Metropolitan Police Department officer, Kenneth Furr, who allegedly shot two transgender women seated in a car early Friday, Aug. 26, at First and...
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NLGJA Honors
Despite the wind and rain, the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association National Convention and Media Summit went on as planned, Aug. 25 to 28,...
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Log Cabin v. United States: Ninth Circuit DADT Argument FAQ
This morning, Sept. 1, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will hear oral arguments in the federal government’s appeal of the trial...
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From the Glass Closet
Even cynical journalists have our small moments of infatuation with fame. Case in point, this past weekend at the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association...
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Man of Words
I love a perfect line. Whether it provokes laughter, tears, titillation, or a flash of recognition, it is something writers strive for but rarely achieve....
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Lawyers Spar Over Defense as Choi Trial Grinds to Abrupt Halt
The trial of former Army Lt. Dan Choi for failure to obey a lawful order by a police officer was halted abruptly mid-afternoon today when...
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Foo Fighters promote tour using nude gay truckers video [video]
Another VMA award-winning act, The Foo Fighters, released a rather weird video to promote their 2011 concert tour dates. “Hot Buns” features the band members...
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Choi Trial Put on Hold After Judge Allows “Vindictive Prosecution” Defense
With reporting from court by John Riley. The third day of the U.S. government’s trial of former Lt. Dan Choi ended with a 10-day delay...
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Tyler the Creator honored by MTV VMAs: GLAAD cries foul over rappers’ anti-gay lyrics
“I hate gays, gangbangers and fucking jerkersUnless it’s gay gangbangers that’s fucking jerkersWhoa yo, yo.. no homo, I’m not gay, faggot.” Just a short sample...
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What’s gay about coupons?
“Gaypon gives you the opportunity to receive awesome discounts on everything from dining, nightlife and entertainment to the latest gadgets, fashion and fitness.” Robert Graham,...
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Gay magazine approved for distribution on military bases
Outserve, a new magazine launched earlier this year to serve the interests of lesbian and gay male servicemembers, says in a press release that it...
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Choi Turned Down Offer to Dismiss Charges, E-mail Reveals
Former Army Lt. Dan Choi, the prominent “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal advocate currently facing a charge of failure to obey an order by a...
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Choi Takes the Stand, Delivering Tense Testimony and Impassioned Speeches
Former Army Lt. Dan Choi took the witness stand today during the second day of his federal trial for failing to obey a lawful order...
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Obama Addresses American Legion, With No Mention of DADT Repeal — or Group’s Opposition
Three weeks from today, the U.S. Armed Forces will begin living in a post-“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” world. The 60-day congressional review period will have...
