News + Politics
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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...
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Roberts Rules
In an opinion posted to the U.S. Supreme Court's web site after 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, Chief Justice John Roberts, acting alone, rejected the...
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Bashing Via Blog
As marriage equality takes greater hold in America, it's no surprise that gay couples are showing up in marriage-license lines or gazing over wedding bands...
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DC gets ready for gay marriage: Will Chief Justice John Roberts stop it?
”Opponents of gay marriage are asking the Supreme Court to put a hold on the District of Columbia’s new law allowing same-sex couples to wed…....
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Catholic Charities continues railing against DC gay marriage by dropping spousal benefits for all newlyweds and new hires
New employees and current employees requesting revisions in benefit coverage will be affected by this change. Catholic Charities will continue to honor the health plan...
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Over 5,000 get nude for Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardis Gras photo (No, really — totally naked!) [video]
”I thought it could be a bit awkward at first, to dress down and have people looking at you. But when you’re naked and everybody...
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Singing “Idol” Clay Aiken impresses HRC crowd with speech on gay rights
”Some of you thought, when you saw my name on the billing tonight, ‘It’s about damn time.’ … The decision to talk openly about your...
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Actor Daniel Radcliffe continues to stand up for gay, bi, trans youth [video]
”I grew up knowing a lot of gay men. It was never something that I even thought twice about — some men were gay and...
