News + Politics
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Attitude Adjustment
As an activist I have had occasion to criticize the police; but I also count many police officers as friends. So after gay attorney Pepin...
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Mayor Fenty makes strong push to host Gay Games IX at DC rally [video]
This is a fabulous city. The city’s hot right now — hot in lots of ways. So, let me just say a couple things. First...
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Teen Choice winners include Ellen Degeneres and Miss J Alexander of ”Top Model” [video]
”I am honored to be your Twit. Less than a year ago, I was told about this Twitter thing. And I said, ‘Okay. I will...
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National doughnut chain backs out as sponsor for Maggie Gallagher’s anti-gay marriage picnic in Rhode Island
”It has come to our attention that the Rhode Island event organizer and purpose of the event fall outside of our sponsorship guidelines…. Tim Hortons...
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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...
