News + Politics
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Rachel Maddow covers court decision “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell;” gay baiting by Christine O’Donnell of Delaware [video]
”I was kind of shaking my head in wonder. This is what the Justice Department’s argument was: They wanted to know how I showered and...
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Trial Court in Log Cabin Case Finds DADT Unconstitutional
U.S. District Court Judge Virginia A. Phillips ruled this evening that the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy is unconstitutional, violating the free speech and...
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MD Governor O’Malley sticks with gay civil unions; passes marriage decisions to legislature, court, public opinion
”I think somehow we have to find a way to recognize rights equally. Other states have figured out a way forward. Some of them have...
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Olympic swimmer, Stephanie Rice, apologizes for using gay slur on Twitter [video]
”I owe it to those who I have offended to publicly say I am sorry. I also want to say it’s just not me to...
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Many Steps to a First Step
Dana Beyer, a candidate for Maryland House of Delegates, is one of six candidates seeking the Democratic nomination to represent District 18, which includes Wheaton,...
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CA AG’s Office: Prop 8 Appeal “Would Be Frivolous”
On September 1, the California Third District Court of Appeals refused an attempt by lawyers with the Pacific Justice Institute on behalf of Pastor Joshua...
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New York’s Paterson Signs Inclusive Anti-Bullying Bill
Earlier this morning, New York Gov. David Paterson (D) signed the Dignity for All Students Act into law, an inclusive anti-harassment bill hailed by safe...
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The Media Message
My first real job as a journalist, way back in 1989, was covering tax issues on Capitol Hill. It didn't take long for me to...
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New Know-Nothings
During the weekend, a friend posted the ''Teabonics'' set of photos, again making the rounds, to his Facebook profile. I couldn't help but make a...
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The Remainders
The chances of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act being signed into law before the start of the 112th Congress in January 2011 are extraordinarily slim due...
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Lobby Days Are Here Again
While questions remain about the scope of advances to be made on LGBT equality issues in the waning months of the 111th Congress, at least...
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Rainbow of Events
Think ''gay escape'' and Richmond, Va., might not be the first city that comes to mind. ''You've seen everybody going out to Rehoboth,'' says Jay...
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Hate Crimes Law Stands
On Tuesday, Sept. 7, U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Ludington dismissed a challenge to the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act....
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Heterosexual NYC official marries in Connecticut as protest of New York’s gay marriage ban
”If enough people who have somewhat of a profile — not just politicians, but artists and business leaders — start going into Massachusetts or Connecticut...
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Gay actor Glenn Shadix dies accidentally; known for ‘Beetlejuice’ and other roles
”He was having mobility problems, and he was in a wheelchair…. It looks like he fell and hit his head in the kitchen, and that’s...
