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Obama Campaign Arm Silent On Maine's Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment

AMERICAblog Gay | Joe Sudbay | Posted 11.02.2009 | Politics

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Funny thing (or not), OFA forgot to tell Mainers what issues are on the ballot and how to vote on those issues. For example, there's no mention of Que...

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NBC Reporter: Obama White House Views Gay Rights Protesters As 'Internet Left Fringe' (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Posted 10.12.2009 | Media

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The White House believes protesters at Sunday's gay rights march in D.C. are part of the "internet left fringe," according to CNBC's Chief Washington ...

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Equality March (PHOTOS): Gay Rights Advocates March On DC, Divided On Obama

AP | BRETT ZONGKER | Posted 10.12.2009 | Politics

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WASHINGTON (AP)- Tens of thousands of gay rights supporters marched from the White House to the Capitol Sunday, demanding that President Barack Obama ...

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Obama's Speech (TEXT): Transcript Of President Obama's Speech About Gay Rights

Posted 10.11.2009 | Politics

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The official transcript of President Obama's address at The Human Rights Campaign's 13th Annual National Dinner on Saturday, as released by the White ...

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Obama's HRC Speech (VIDEO): President Obama Says He Will End 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Posted 10.11.2009 | Politics

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Watch President Obama's address at the Human Rights Campaign's banquet in Washington, D.C., Oct. 10. President Obama pledged to end the ban on homo...

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Obama HRC Speech: "I Will End Don't Ask, Don't Tell," Says President Obama

AP | CHRISTINE SIMMONS | Posted 10.11.2009 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama reaffirmed his campaign pledge to end the ban on homosexuals serving openly in the military in a speech Satu...

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Twitter Reaction To Obama's Gay Speech

Posted 10.10.2009 | Politics

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Below are predictions and reactions to President Obama's speech on Gay issues at The Human Rights Campaign dinner in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Oct...

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Census: 150,000 Gay Marriages Reported

AP | HOPE YEN | Posted 09.22.2009 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — Nearly 150,000 same-sex couples reported being in marriage relationships last year, many more than the number of actual weddings an...

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Why the Florida Gay Adoption Ban Is Immoral

Carlos A. Ball | Posted 09.26.2009 | Politics

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Carlos A. Ball

The ACLU is back in court in Florida challenging the constitutionality of that state's thirty-year old law which prohibits lesbians and gay men from adopting.

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In Defense of Bruno

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 08.13.2009 | Entertainment

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Emma Ruby-Sachs

Bruno documents the real hatred and craziness gripping many corners of this country. Sacha Baron Cohen pushes people to confront homosexuality, and he exposes violent and shocking intolerance.

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Is David Paterson the New Harvey Milk?

Mike Alvear | Posted 05.18.2009 | Politics

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Mike Alvear

David Paterson's role in introducing and leading the fight for the legalization of same sex marriage is nothing short of stunning.

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At Least Have the Decency to Lie About Your Sexuality

Mike Alvear | Posted 05.07.2009 | Politics

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Mike Alvear

"Why do you people constantly flaunt your homosexuality?" the grandmotherly old lady said. "What do you mean 'flaunt?!'" I said, exasperated.

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New York Gay Marriage: How It'll Strengthen Heterosexual Marriages

Mike Alvear | Posted 05.06.2009 | Politics

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Mike Alvear

As outrageous as it may sound, heterosexual families will become stronger and stronger as more states follow Iowa's gay marriage ruling.

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Queeries: "Where Did These Kids Come From?"

Steven Petrow | Posted 11.03.2009 | Living

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Steven Petrow

Although millions of gay and lesbian households with kids now exist, this phenomenon is still, well, a phenomenon and by that I mean something new and remarkable.

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The List

Nia Vardalos | Posted 02.27.2009 | Living

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Nia Vardalos

A common misconception about adoption is that to get a kid you just have to go to another country and be as pretty as Angelina Jolie. As studio executives and movie reviewers have informed me again and again, I'm not.

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Changing Tides in the Fight for LGBT Rights

Neil G. Giuliano | Posted 01.04.2009 | Politics

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Neil G. Giuliano

Despite the setback of Proposition 8, the LGBT community has seen meaningful progress in recent years, and we need to continue building on that progress.

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Gay Penguins Steal Eggs From Straight Couples

Telegraph | Last Updated: 2:06PM GMT 27 Nov 2008 | Posted 01.02.2009 | Green

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The two penguins have started placing stones at the feet of parents before waddling away with their eggs, in a bid to hide their theft. But the dec...

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The Exploitation of Children By The "Pro-Family" Agenda In Arkansas

David Ambroz | Posted 01.01.2009 | Politics

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David Ambroz

How is keeping youth out of loving homes pro-family or pro-child? And, what sort of message does this send to GLBT youth in foster care?

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Equal Protection in Florida

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 01.01.2009 | Politics

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Emma Ruby-Sachs

In her decision, Justice Lederman of the Eleventh Circuit determined that the ban on adoptions by LGBT individuals had no rational basis.

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A Post-Thanksgiving Cornucopia: World AIDS Day, The Birth of (RED)WIRE, Milk and Prop 8

Mike Ragogna | Posted 12.31.2008 | Entertainment

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Mike Ragogna

The new online digital magazine (RED)WIRE will sponsor a series of unique performances by artists such as U2 and Sheryl Crow, in its bid to help fight AIDS.

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McCain On Gay Rights: No Marriage, No Adoptions, No HIV/AIDS Prevention Plan

Tanene Allison | Posted 10.30.2008 | Home

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Tanene Allison

There's still a lot of work to be done in the fight for equality, and the above presidential visions present very different realities about whether that work will lead to progress or a rollback of even more rights.

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McCain Puts Out Call for Interns

Steve Clemons | Posted 09.18.2008 | Politics

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Steve Clemons

I am one of those who would like to see the best and brightest young people engage in either party, and campaign internships can be great ladders up.

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McCain's Gay Adoption Cant

Edward Stein | Posted 08.07.2008 | Politics

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Edward Stein

McCain's talk of "two parent families" and "family values" completely and inartfully avoided Stephanapoulos's question about whether gay couples should be allowed to adopt.

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McCain's Great Pains: Another Talking Points Squirm Fest

Posted 08.06.2008 | Home

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Mention Viagra and birth control and the Republican candidate for president goes semi-blank and squeamish. Mention gay adoption and he goes all flip-f...

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Believing in Our Families

Terrance Heath | Posted 07.23.2008 | Politics

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Terrance Heath

Tuesday is the day we're finalizing my son Dylan's adoption. Unlike the tooth fairy or the Easter bunny, I don't need John McCain to "believe in" our family.

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