News + Politics
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Hawaii one step closer to civil unions for gay, lesbian couples
”This is a matter of civil rights. We would no longer feel that we’re second-class citizens…. We would have a sense of pride and integrity...
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Internet match: Transgender woman in UK marries Jamaican woman
”There were a few strange looks from the locals when we came out of the register office but we don’t care about that…. I don’t...
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Best-selling Catholic ‘Confession’ iPhone app pushes guilt on gays [video]
”With the help of two priests, three young Catholic men from South Bend, Ind., have developed an iPhone app to guide Catholics through — and...
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For GOProud, Tammy Bruce Is Out And Former ACU Executive Director Chuck Muth Is In
GOProud advisory council chair Tammy Bruce announced her resignation from the group today, after having particpated in events with the group throughout CPAC this weekend....
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Coulter Says “Gays Are Natural Conservatives” — To Cheers From CPAC Crowd
In a day that included remarks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) from GOProud advisory council members Andrew Breitbart and Margaret Hoover, the biggest...
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Anti-gay preacher, Harry Jackson, slips and says he lives in Maryland [video]
”I’m standing here today, coming from a history of Democratic Party members. I’m still — I live in Maryland. Er, actually, I’m resident now, these...
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Hatch Opposes Rescinding Funds for DADT Repeal Implementation: “Our Side Lost”
Metro Weekly caught up with Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch (R) at CPAC to talk about “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal and moving forward. Asked about...
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The (Attendees’) Talk of the Party: Breitbart and Steele
Former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele was among the notable attendees at Thursday night’s Andrew Breitbart-hosted GOProud “Big Party.” (That, despite the fact that...
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Lady Gaga’s new ‘Born’ arrives: Will everyone be singing of gay and trans self-empowerment? [video]
”Don’t be a drag Just be a queen whether you’re broke or ever green…. ”No matter straight, gay or bi lesbian, transgender life I’m on...
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GLOV's New Leadership
A.J. Singletary was walking home from a friend's house, near 14th Street and Florida Avenue Northwest, on a mid-January evening when he was assaulted by...
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The (Journalists’) Talk of the Party: Barron’s Apology
Although we’ll have more at Metro Weekly on tonight’s Andrew Breitbart-hosted GOProud “Big Party” (which was crowded and featuring more than one would-be presidential candidate),...
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Trump — Invited by GOProud — Takes on CPAC [w correction]
GOProud’s board chairman, Chris Barron, decided he wanted to invite Donald Trump to...
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Maryland Lt. Governor Brown: Vote on gay marriage close but majority support bill; will pass by April [video]
”I think this is a real historic moment for Maryland and an important moment for the country. Maryland is poised to be the sixth state...
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The Unspoken Six [UPDATED]
With Maryland State Sen. Jim Brochin (D) confirming that he has changed his stance on marriage equality by expressing his support for Senate Bill 116,...
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Talking With Grover
On Feb. 8, Metro Weekly spoke with Grover Norquist, the president of Americans for Tax Reform, in preparation for this week’s cover, “Guess Who’s Coming...
