News + Politics
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DC Gay Marriage … in Black and Right [video]
”In D.C., outreach to African-Americans wasn’t part of the campaign. It was the campaign.” Michael Crawford of DC for Marriage explaining to AP the importance...
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Videos capture emotional start for lesbian, gay couples registering on DC’s first day of legalized same-sex marriage [video]
”This is very much about our lives, and about our ability to protect ourselves and our family, so we wanted to be really intimately involved....
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California Republican who voted against gay marriage arrested for DUI after leaving gay bar?
”A State Senator has been arrested. He’s accused of driving drunk in a state-issued vehicle. And tonight, sources are telling CBS13 that this Senator, Roy...
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A Scent of Scandal
Rep. Eric J.J. Massa (D-N.Y.) told reporters this afternoon that health problems – and not reports of sexual harassment allegations – were keeping him from...
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Denny's Bad Data
Local lesbian activist's call for change to discriminatory Wi-Fi restrictions prompts change in policy by Denny's restaurant chain by Yusef Najafi Khadijah Tribble often escapes...
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GLAA Announces Awardees
''The achievement of civil marriage equality in the District of Columbia is the fruit of decades of public advocacy and organizing by gay citizens and...
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Redux in a Tux
The fourth annual Capital Queer Prom is the first to have a theme, says creator Ebone Bell. ''I've managed to get away with not having...
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How We Won
March 3 marked the start of same-sex couples being able to apply for marriage licenses in District of Columbia Superior Court. The seeds of this...
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Historic Day in D.C.
At 6 a.m. this morning, March 3, Angelisa Young and Sinjoyla Townsend arrived at the Carl Moultrie Courthouse where, nearly three hours later, they would...
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Celebrating Victory
It's in my nature to urge caution when it comes to celebrating our political successes. Long experience has taught us that defeat is sometimes snatched...
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Kind gay couple acquitted of kidnapping; Children’s violent family finally charged with assault, burglary, rioting
”They are happy about the seriousness of the charges. They have waited a long time for this day to come.” Susanne Gustin, legal representative for...
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Neil Patrick Harris’ offers Twitter fan coming out advice
”@JessieDymack Stand tall. Be proud of who you are. Don’t break promises. Want to learn. Represent well. But more than anything, be safe.” Latest tweet...
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“Miss Beverly Hills” repeats: Gays commit “sin,” but they love me
“It’s pretty black and white about whether homosexuality is a sin. And as a Christian, that’s what I believe…. Am I anti-gay? No. I feel...
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Jackson's Last-Minute Effort
Bishop Harry Jackson, along with others opposed to marriage equality coming to Washington, filed a last-minute request at the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, March...
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Feldblum on Hold
At least one senator has put a secret hold on the confirmation of openly gay law professor Chai Feldblum and four others to the Equal...
