News + Politics
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Gay man attacked by neighbor over pruned tree, loss of squirrel watching
“‘Now it’s ruined’ and he ‘can’t watch the squirrels anymore’ — I mean, he was just ranting and raving on and on…. “Hit me in...
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Prosecutorial Discretion
Responding on behalf of President Barack Obama, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano today sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid detailing that the...
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Tea Party’s Christine O’Donnell suffers disastrous interview over gay rights with Piers Morgan [video]
Christine O’Donnell called Piers Morgan rude and walked off of his talk show looking confused and distraught. O’Donnell is a darling of the Tea Party...
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Adam Carolla rants about transgender, gay issues; GLAAD reacts
Adam Carolla, a comedian known primarily for his past sidekick work on Loveline and The Man Show, took on LGBT issues last week on his...
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Living Memory
It may be a sin of omission, but I haven't yet made the leap into legal D.C. marriage. A lot of people seem surprised by...
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Confronting Biased Policing
Police reformers should never be confused with police opponents. Reformers seek changes in policies and procedures, accountability for misconduct, and community-based policing that is about...
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Chancellor's Challenge
In the spring, District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) launched the Hopes and Dreams campaign, an ambitious effort that asked thousands of residents to share...
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Civil Response
Maryland Catholics for Equality recently applauded Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley's (D) Aug. 4 response to an archbishop asking the governor to ''refrain'' from supporting legislation...
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Bachmann “Probably Would” Reinstate DADT, LGBT Experts Weigh In & Say It’s Possible
Following her straw poll win in Ames, Iowa, Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann (R) sat down with CNN’s Candy Crowley, who asked if the Republican candidate...
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Police Chief Lanier Meets With LGBT Leaders to Address Community Concerns
In an effort to reach out to LGBT organization leaders who have expressed concerns about safety and police decisions in recent months, Metropolitan Police Department...
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Lesbian killed during Sugarland stage collapse at Indiana State Fair
Saturday night, August 13, five people were killed after a sudden storm blew down a massive stage at the Indianapolis State Fair. Fans of the...
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Sit Down with the Chief
Leaders from local LGBT organizations sat with Metropolitan Police Department Chief Cathy Lanier for nearly two hours on Aug. 16, in closed-door meeting at which...
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Same-Sex Marriage and the Supreme Court — by Way of SCOTUSblog
Over at SCOTUSblog — an indespensible resource for those who follow the work of the U.S. Supreme Court — Kali Borkoski today announced an online...
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The GOP 2012 Field: After Ames
Over the weekend, Texas Gov. Rick Perry entered the Republican race for president; former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty dropped out of the 2012 race; Minnesota...
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It’s official: Bert and Ernie are NOT gay (just really good friends)
“Bert and Ernie are best friends. Even though they are identified as male characters and possess many human traits and characteristics (as most Sesame Street...
