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D.C. Council Considering Jim Graham Reprimand
Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) introduced a resolution Thursday that would officially reprimand Councilmember Jim Graham (D-Ward 1), one of D.C.'s two out gay councilmembers,...
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Jon Huntsman declares marriage equality a “conservative cause”
Former Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman announced his support for same-sex marriage Thursday, declaring marriage equality to be a “conservative cause.” “We are at a...
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White House leaves options open in Proposition 8 case
White House press secretary Jay Carney today left open the possibility that the Obama administration will take a public stance and file a brief in...
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AP Stylebook to recognize same-sex marriage in “husband, wife” entry
“Regardless of sexual orientation, ‘husband’ or ‘wife’ is acceptable in all references to individuals in any legally recognized marriage. ‘Spouse’ or ‘partner’ may be used...
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State Department wants U.S. LGBT travelers informed and unharmed
For U.S. LGBT travelers going abroad, the State Department wants you to know that it has your back. That was the message given Wednesday during...
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BREAKING: Proposition 8 opponents file Supreme Court brief
Opponents of California’s Proposition 8 filed their one and only brief with the Supreme Court before oral arguments are scheduled to begin next month, arguing...
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Laura Bush asks to be removed from marriage-equality ad
One day after a coalition of more than 80 organizations supporting marriage equality unveiled a new ad featuring clips of three prominent Republicans voicing their...
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Daniel Hernandez on Giffords, Guns and Community Involvement
Shortly after 10 a.m., Jan. 8, 2011, Daniel Hernandez heard what he thought were fireworks at an event for Rep. Gabby Giffords in the parking...
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Bully for You
One thing about living in Virginia is that it makes you sensitive to small victories. While my friends in D.C. and Maryland enjoy the local...
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Fundraising on Fear
''No I honestly don't . Sorry, but I don't,'' proclaimed Diana Medley, the now infamous Indiana special education teacher....
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25 Gay Films Everyone Should See: Part 3D
Third installment in Metro Weekly's popular look at gay, lesbian, bi and transgender films that moved cinema to new heights
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Magical Metamorphoses
Mary Zimmerman is a professor at Northwestern University, and her show Metamorphoses had its genesis as an academic exercise there nearly two decades ago. But...
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Going Weill
''I'm not sure the new generation really knows who he is, or his place in musical theater history,'' Abel Lopez says of Kurt Weill. The...
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And the Oscar Goes To…
There are only three things certain in life: death, taxes and petty arguments about the Oscars. (Well, four if you count Joan Rivers. She will...
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Wigging Out for Charity
''Fifteen years ago when I came out, my parents had a really hard time with it, particularly my mother,'' Jack Jacobson says. But now? Things...
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By Design
Douglas Burton has spent well more than a decade focused on showcasing and celebrating the latest designs and designers. ''I'm passionate about design, and I...
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Amazon’s Paperwhite: Certified gay-friendly
Amazon has launched a new Kindle Paperwhite advertisement, and it’s notable for featuring not just a gay couple, but what can be assumed to be...
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Sony Announces PlayStation 4
Sony did it. They managed what Nintendo failed to do last year — make next generation gaming something to be genuinely excited about. In a...
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Virginia House overcomes GOP opposition, passes cohabitation bill
Forget the budget or transportation. Some Richmond lawmakers went to the mat to prevent unmarried couples from living together and having sex without breaking the...
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54 groups urge Obama to sign federal contractor executive order
More than 50 progressive organizations called on President Barack Obama to sign an executive order prohibiting federal contractors from discrimination on the basis of sexual...
