News + Politics
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Perez Hilton, 50 Cent swap flaming Tweets: Fiddy jokes about shooting gay wedding; GLAAD incensed
PerezHilton @50cent Weren’t you going to quit Twitter? #Douchebag Monday, September 06, 2010 1:20:45 PM 50cent Perez hilton calld me douchebag so I had my...
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Ward 5: What The Post Editorial Wrought
Unsurprisingly, the National Organization for Marriage picked up on The Washington Post‘s endorsement of Ward 5 City Council candidate Delano Hunter — and the spirit...
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The Presidential News Conference, And What I Didn’t Ask
Although it was exciting to consider the possibility that I might ask President Obama a question at today’s news conference in the East Room of...
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Microsoft XBox still banning the “gay” in online gaming
”I’m proud of where I live and this makes no sense…. I’m amazed that in this day and age they would flag the word gay....
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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...
