News + Politics
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Don't Ask, Just Tell
Perhaps it was inevitable that the gay community's commitment to New Left principles would splinter as gays became more mainstream. Or, perhaps more specifically, became...
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An American Dream
Imagine this: Your parents bring you here at a young age and put you in school. You are asked to learn a new language while...
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Giving DADT the Boot
In 2006, Jim Webb, the former Navy secretary to President Reagan, became a Democrat and ran to unseat Sen. George Allen (R-Va.), in large part...
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Anti-gay threat may have originated from office of Senator Saxby Chambliss
”We have seen the allegations and are moving quickly to understand the facts. This office has not and will not tolerate any activity of the...
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Anti-gay preacher Eddie Long accused of having sex with teen males [video]
”The age of consent in Georgia is 16 years old… but it is absolutely pastoral, church abuse of two young parishoners….. is a very...
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McCain at the Gates: “It’s Not the Policy. It’s Not the Policy.”
From the Wonk Room to Towleroad and from The Washington Post to Mediaite and The Rachel Maddow Show, the exchange between The Advocate‘s Kerry Eleveld,...
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Senate Falls Short (UPDATED)
The Senate voted this afternoon, Sept. 21, to block consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes an amendment aimed at repealing the military's...
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White House SAP Issued on Defense Bill
The White House has issued a Statement of Administration Policy regarding the consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act. In relevant part, it notes: Policy...
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Today in DADT Repeal: What To Watch For
Today is the vote to proceed to debate on the National Defense Authorization Act, which contains the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal amendment. Several questions...
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AP poll shows increased support for gay marriage, benefits for same-sex couples
NCC10. Should couples of the same sex be entitled to the same government benefits as married couples of the opposite sex, or should the government...
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Gaga Goes Maine-stream
Lady Gaga takes her “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal...
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Black and Brown and Discharged All Over
For all intents and purposes, the study had the makings of a bombshell. Servicemembers United, the nation’s first organization devoted to gay and lesbian troops,...
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Census Overlooks Many Same-Sex Couples
One in seven same-sex couples won't be identified as such in 2010 U.S. Census results, according to a new study. And the options on the...
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Will gay activists boycott Facebook, too? Activities of “Boycott Target” restricted by FB
”Facebook is interfering with the function of a page dedicated to individuals organizing in response to corporate action to which they object…. With the limited...
