News + Politics
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”Idol” Adam Lambert: Singer not a gay civil rights leader
”I’m not consciously trying to change people’s moral opinions on anything. I really am trying to focus on the music. And if as an indirect...
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Actor Daniel Radcliffe donates to gay teen suicide prevention org
”It’s extremely distressing to consider that in 2009 suicide is a top three killer of young people, and it’s truly devastating to learn that LGBTQ...
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DC’s own Diva League drag dance group put down by ”America’s Got Talent” judge [video]
”We are trying to find an act that represent America on the world stage. And from where I see it, a bunch of lip-synching old...
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South Florida news anchor fired after filing discrimination complaint
“This is an outrageous accusation…as a gay man myself, I can safely say the Station does not discriminate against gay people. Charles’ claim that the...
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Brad Pitt: Friend of the gays and potential PFLAG daddy
”I believe everyone should have the same rights. They say gay marriage ruins families and hurts kids. Well, I’ve had the privilege of seeing my...
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Psychologist Association concludes ex-gay therapy virtually useless: Go find a new church
”We’re not trying to encourage people to become ‘ex-gay. But we have to acknowledge that, for some people, religious identity is such an important part...
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Milestone Medals
The White House has announced that President Obama will soon award the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to legendary gay-rights activist...
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Out on the Trail
Jerry Cowden is in the final stretch of fulfilling his lifelong dream -- literally. After setting off from his Arlington home on May 2 with...
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Transgender thief at Maryland Saks? Fox5 files a smarmy news report [video]
”On the surface, it seems kind of funny! A man, and that’s certainly what it looks like to the investigating detective, walks into Saks in...
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Washington state’s Referendum-71: Fake signature count turns anti-gay petition into nail-biter
”The error rate was the highest of any seen during the first three days of scrutiny.” Dave Ammons, a spokesman for election officials in Washington...
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Remembering Tel Aviv
In the wake of a brutal attack on an Israeli GLBT community center, local GLBT and Jewish community members will be holding a vigil tonight,...
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Navy officer kills self in jail while under investigation for murder of gay sailor, August Provost
”Our family is very unhappy about this. There’s a glitch in the system. If my nephew is killed on a base that’s supposed to be...
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Coach punished for “faggot dance” insult; breaks down in tears while apologizing to gay and lesbian community [video]
”I know most of the coaches in the country are rooting for us to beat Notre Dame. … Charlie gives this talk, ‘We do...
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Gunman kills two, wounds ten at gay teen center in Israel [video]
“I thought it was a joke at first, but he immediately opened fire…. People took cover under the bed and tables, but there were no...
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Albania more progressive than Australia: PM’s weigh in on gay marriage movement
”A law that could provoke debates and reactions aims to put an end to discrimination and will allow civil unions between same-sex persons.” Newly elected...
