News + Politics
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Conservatives, Republicans bitter as House approves gay Hate Crimes measure
”We believe this is a poison pill, poisonous enough that we refuse to be blackmailed into voting for a piece of social agenda that has...
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Study shows lesbians discharged from military at proportionally higher rate
”We have always known that women are disproportionately affected by ‘don’t ask, don’t tell. But the Air Force data are particularly troubling and raise questions...
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Gay blogger serves up contempt for Obama’s presence at HRC Dinner
”If Obama wants to support gay equality, he knows what to do…. If HRC believes in gay equality, they also know what to do. So...
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Gay-inclusive Hate Crimes legislation easily passes House of Representatives
”I am extremely pleased to mark the passage of the historic Hate Crimes Prevention Act within the National Defense Authorization Act. It is remarkable that,...
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Mayoral Welcome
D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty (D) not only welcomed National Equality March participants to town on Friday night -- he provided a boost to the city’s...
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Countering Complaints
Concerns raised during a City Council hearing on District hate crimes last year have been taken into account by the Police Complaints Board (PCB) in...
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Raising the Flags
Local sports enthusiasts still recovering from Washington's losing bid to host the 2014 Gay Games may have cause to cheer this weekend. From Oct. 8...
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Convocation to Council
Fresh from his flight home from Germany, where he was part of the final yet unsuccessful push to secure Washington's Gay Games bid for 2014,...
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Stepping Out
My first in-the-streets action did not leave blisters on my feet. It's not because it didn't include a long march route winding through some city....
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Nickles Hits Initiative
In a letter dated Oct. 5, D.C. Attorney General Peter Nickles has advised that a proposed ballot initiative to vote on defining marriage in the...
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''Hollaback'' Help
Local transgender activist Dee Curry describes the newly formed ''Hollaback'' support group for transgender people as ''a place where transgenders feel they can come, talk,...
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Catania introduces same-sex marriage bill at DC City Council; bill expected to pass soon [video]
”I am very pleased to introduce ‘The Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Equality Amendment Act of 2009.’ This legislation paves the way for equal access...
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Donny Osmond kisses gay ”Dancing” judge, Bruno [video]
”I don’t think they’re gonna let me back in Utah anymore!” Donny Osmond, one of the world’s most famous Mormon entertainers, speaking to the audience...
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Lady Gaga joins gay Equality March: “Get your asses to DC, and wear something fabulous” [video]
”Listen, next week is the gay pride march. And I know that I’m going to be there marching with all of you. And the most...
