Search results for "equality act"
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Proposition 8 contributors ask California court to hide their shame
”Several donors have indicated that they will not contribute to committee plaintiffs or similar organizations in the future because of the threats and harassment directed...
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Dancing With Obama
For months, Rick Garcia has been dealing with people who portray President-elect Barack Obama as ''at best half-hearted'' on GLBT issues. ''These are generally gay...
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2009: Year in Preview
All dates are subject to change at each organizer's discretion. For more detailed information as events approach, check Metro Weekly's ''Community Calendar,'' your complete guide...
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Growing Grassroots
Paquita Wiggins Paquita Wiggins feeds off of adversity. Even before the 31-year-old Chicago native came out as a lesbian, she was advocating for gay equality...
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Obama says let’s make nice-nice; Gays vent and organize [video]
”I think that it is no secret that I am a fierce advocate for equality for gay and lesbian Americans. It is something that I...
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Holiday Handouts
There is no glee quite like the glee of children opening gifts at the holidays. Or so we've been told. Plenty of gay folks have...
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2008: The Year in Review
George Santayana, poet and philosopher, advised that, ''Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it.'' And who better to take advice from...
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Marriage or Mirage?
On Dec. 11, at a candid community discussion on the pursuit of D.C. marriage equality, a few participants noted that D.C. domestic partners already enjoy...
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Civil Strategy
California voters spoke Nov. 4 when they pulled the plug on marriage equality for gays and lesbians -- won in the California Supreme Court less...
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Lending an Ear
In the District, people talk about HIV/AIDS -- a lot. Of course, with a statistical profile that puts D.C. on par with sub-Saharan Africa when...
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Inauguration Celebration
A coalition of GLBT-advocacy organizations, including the nation's largest, the Human Rights Campaign, have announced plans to celebrate Inauguration Day 2009 with a party, ''Out...
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Gay Leaders Land in D.C.
There are about 450 openly GLBT elected officials in the United States, says Denis Dison, vice president for external affairs at the Gay and Lesbian...
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Milk: The Man, The Movie
It takes a certain amount of stature to get a school named after you. With an elementary school in San Francisco and a high school...
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The Next Step
He is the most gifted political figure in two generations. He ran a smart, disciplined and innovative campaign that made the most of his charisma,...
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Rainy Day Rally
The midday Metro cars coming into D.C. on Saturday, Nov. 15, were filled with supporters of marriage equality for same-sex couples. The riders carried signs...
