News + Politics
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Scandal-plagued Illinois Republican, Mark Kirk, says he’s “divorced,” not gay
WGN Reporter: You’ve said unequivocably that you are not gay. Why do these bloggers keep saying that? Mark Kirk: Because, I — I guess, I...
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Oklahoma City councilman: Gay Pride like an assembly of “pedophiles” or “men who beat up their wives” [video]
”The reason I voted no on that is that I’m a born-again Christian and don’t believe in the homosexual lifestyle…. I don’t want my vote...
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Sharing Trans Tales
It's not just a documentary film. That's the message that resonated for local transgender activist Ruby Corado, executive director of the local LGBT Latino group...
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Fox’s Bill O’Reilly wonders if McDonald’s gay inclusive campaign welcomes terrorists, too
”My question is, ‘Does that make you want to buy a Big Mac?’ … Does that make you hungry to watch that? Because you know...
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Actress Fran Drescher says ex-husband is now gay
”Peter and I met when we were 15…. We were just kids and didn’t know who we truly were. We went through a lot together…....
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Barack Obama issues memorandum to extend more benefits to same-sex domestic partners
”Last year, I issued a Presidential Memorandum that instructed the Office of Personnel Management and the Secretary of State to extend certain available benefits they...
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Tim Kaine, Democratic Chairman, recognizes Pride Month, Obama’s steps
”The voices of LGBT Americans are an integral part of the fabric of our nation and of the Democratic Party, and they play a critical...
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FRC Tony Perkins flailing attack against gays, DADT repeal, Unitarians and Episcopalians
” would mean simultaneously ushering out the back door anyone who disapproves of homosexual conduct, whether because of legitimate privacy...
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Delayed Victories
Watching what one hopes will be the final throes of ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' unfold last week in Congress provided plenty of moments of political...
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Hot Times
Technically, summer is still a couple weeks away, with a June 20 or 21 start date, depending on your Northern Hemisphere locale. But with Memorial...
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Policy Perspectives
When contrasted, two urgent messages sent regarding ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' illustrate the delicate nature of the repeal compromise reached last week. The compromise puts...
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Cammermeyer Named to Pentagon Panel
In the scope of the near-daily developments regarding the future of the military's ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy, this week – following the congressional votes...
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Four for More
On the morning of this year's Capital Pride Parade, Saturday, June 12, organizers of the fourth annual Capital Trans Pride will give guests the opportunity...
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Bias Training Returns
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking assistance from Gays and Lesbian Opposing Violence (GLOV) in providing information to officers training to work among MPD's...
