All posts tagged "LGBTQ"
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Republican Insiders Divided on How To Address Same-Sex Marriage
The Republican Party remains divided on how to address the issue of same-sex marriage, according to a poll of political insiders conducted by National Journal....
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Neil Patrick Harris accused of pushing gay agenda in Superbowl promo
“CBS, the television network airing the big game this year, is now using an outspoken homosexual actor to mimic Tim Tebow’s style of trumpeting messages...
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Cory Booker Chronicled Battle with Homophobia in College Newspaper
Newark Mayor Cory Booker chronicled his battle with homophobia in a college newspaper column published more than a decade ago. Republished online by The Stanford...
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Pastor Withdraws from Obama Inauguration over Anti-Gay Remarks
Rev. Louie Giglio, the pastor of the Georgia-based Passion City Church chosen to deliver the benediction at President Barack Obama’s second inauguration, has removed himself...
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Haggling over Chuck Hagel
Everything old is new again. What goes around, comes around. Pissing in the wind brings ill returns. There are simply so, so many clichés to...
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White House Defends Hagel Apology, Stands By Nomination
The White House is sticking by President Obama’s nominee for defense secretary despite continued qualms from advocates. White House press secretary Jay Carney defended former Sen....
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Activist and PFLAG Founder Jeanne Manford Dies at 92
Jeanne Manford, activist and founder of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, died today at the age of 92. Hailed as one of...
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Stonewall Democrats “On Hiatus” in Wake of Budget Shortfall
National Stonewall Democrats has suspended operations until 2014, according to executive director Jerame Davis. In an interview with Dallas Voice, Davis said the group of...
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No White House Updates on Proposition 8 Case
One day after the Supreme Court announced arguments on the two cases before the court regarding same-sex marriage are scheduled for late March, the White House...
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Whitman-Walker Expanding
Whitman-Walker Health, the local nonprofit community health center that specializes in HIV and other LGBT-related health issues, announced this morning it will open a new,...
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Obama Nominates Hagel Despite LGBT Concerns
President Barack Obama formally nominated former Sen. Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense Monday, leaving advocates cautious and curious about the Nebraska Republican’s views on...
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Barney Frank Seeking Senate Appointment
Former Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) is openly jockeying for the Senate seat currently held by Massachusetts Democrat John Kerry. In an interview on MSNBC’s Morning Joe...
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Tammy Baldwin Makes History
Tammy Baldwin made history yesterday when she was sworn in as the U.S. Senate’s first out member. Vice President Joe Biden administered the oath of...
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Obama Describes Hagel Apology for Anti-Gay Comments as “Positive Change”
President Barack Obama defended former Sen. Chuck Hagel on Sunday, describing the Nebraska Republican’s apology for anti-gay comments made in 1998 as evidence of evolving...
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With Kerry Headed to State, Barney Frank Considers Senate Appointment
President Barack Obama nominated Sen. John Kerry for secretary of state today. The announcement was anticipated by many who suspected Kerry would replace Secretary of...
