News + Politics
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Former beauty queen, Carrie Prejean, continues conservative crusade; channels God’s thoughts [video]
”Carrie is going to obey, I think, the most frequently repeated command in the Bible: Be not afraid. God bless you, Carrie.” Maggie Gallagher, leader...
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Virginian Debate: Creigh Deeds waffles on gay adoption, Bob McDonnell opposes gays over straight couples
11:51 a.m.: Depuyt asks Deeds about gay adoption, currently illegal in Virginia. Deeds says something about not supporting discrimination and knowing families look different. He...
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Make-Up “Dance”: 2nd same-sex couple receives warm review, show adds gay judge
”Thank you for showing me that same-sex ballroom dancing can be very strong and very good. You know, I got myself into trouble last time...
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Half way in Ohio: Bill passes House to extend protections for gender and sexual orientation issues; heads to Senate
”With today’s historic vote, we are one step closer to ensuring that Ohioans will not be fired or kicked out of their homes just because...
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Actor George Takei and husband will be first gay couple to be on “The Newlywed Game”
”George and I are thrilled. It’s pretty historic for us. It’s going to be a great experience for both of us to see how well...
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Marching On
With the National Equality March less than a month away, the D.C. Host Committee has set a Sept. 22 fundraising goal of $10,000, with major...
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Time To Act
I am a great proponent of making the case for marriage equality. As the battle in D.C. heated up this past spring and summer, I...
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Renegades Routed
The field at Stead Park, where the Washington Renegades Rugby Football Club has played for nearly a decade, is almost back to normal -- but...
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Staying in the House
U.S. Rep. Barney Frank thought about running for the U.S. Senate, but that was five years ago, when it looked like Democratic presidential candidate John...
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Congressional Calling
The biggest news to come out of President Obama's Sept. 9 address to a joint session of Congress had less to do with health care...
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Plea Accepted
Exactly one year after Tony Randolph Hunter, a gay 37-year-old resident of Clinton, Md., died of injuries sustained after being attacked while en route to...
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White House nominates Chai Feldblum, long-time GLBT rights advocate, to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
” the most important effect of this will be when ENDA passes. The EEOC will be the agency responsible for issuing regulations for its enforcement....
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La Vida Boheme: Patrick Swayze, star of drag classic “Too Wong Foo” dies at 57
”Oh, sweet pea. Now, you listen to your Auntie Vida. I want you to believe in yourself, imagine good things and moisturize, I cannot stress...
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Details emerge over Atlanta Eagle raid: Complaint of drugs, sexual activity led to fruitless 2-hour search of 62 patrons
”What happened to the customers was an assault. They were not free to go. There was no suspicion any of them had committed a crime....
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For the drag queens: MTV Awards feature Janet, Madonna, Beyonce, Pink, Gaga — oh, but that Kanye! [video]
”I love you guys. This is for my * fans. You’re the best fans in the world and I love you. And it’s for God...
