News + Politics
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Obama’s Justice Department: Government not required to give any benefits to legally married gay couples
”In making this filing, the department is bound by the only precedent that exists, which is that no court has found such a right to...
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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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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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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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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....
