All posts tagged "LGBTQ"
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Gay Band Contingent Repeats Inauguration History
The Lesbian and Gay Band Association, an international organization of LGBT bands, is offering an encore to its 2009 Inauguration Parade performance, again joining the...
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Britain edges toward a law that would allow for a gay king or queen
“Parliament is due to pass legislation shortly to allow for the first child of Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, the Duchess of...
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Victor Garber confirms something that “everybody knows” — he’s gay.
“I don’t really talk about it but everybody knows. He’s going to be out here with me for the SAG Awards.” — Victor Garber, speaking...
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Discharged gay servicemember to play role in Inauguration; LGBT-friendly priest replaces Giglio
An Air Force sergeant discharged under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” will serve as one of the eight citizen co-chairs of President Barack Obama’s inauguration, the...
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Barney Frank: ENDA victory not tied to executive order
Former Rep. Barney Frank isn’t buying arguments that the signing of an executive order that would prohibit federal contractors from discrimination on the basis of...
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Chuck Hagel promises to extend benefits to same-sex military couples
Chuck Hagel promised to extend benefits to same-sex military couples in a letter sent to Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) yesterday. Addressing a number of Democratic...
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Americans Who Believe Homosexuality Is a Sin Reaches New Lows
In just over a year, the number of Americans who believe being gay is a sin has decreased dramatically, according to a poll conducted by...
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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...
