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Black Episcopal Congregation Celebrates Lesbian Marriage

Irene Monroe | Posted 11.10.2009 | Politics

Read More: St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church, E. Denise Simmons Mattie Hayes Marriage, Episcopalians, Lesbian, E. Denise Simmons, Cambridge Massachusetts, Episcopal Church, Gays and Lesbians, Gay and Lesbian Rights, Massachusetts, Mattie Hayes, Gay Marriage, Gay Marriage Massachusetts, Politics News
Irene Monroe

On August 30, St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church in Cambridge hosted the marriage and blessed the union of its mayor, E. Denise Simmons, and her lifetime partner, Mattie Hayes.

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Obama Talking Out of Both Sides of His Mouth on DOMA

Kase Wickman | Posted 09.18.2009 | Politics

Read More: Don't Ask Don't Tell, Gay and Lesbian Rights, Doma, Defense of Marriage Act, Barack Obama, Glbt, Politics News
Kase Wickman

The best Obama has been able to do for gay rights is file a brief that doesn't say that legalization of gay marriage leads to pedophilia. Congratulations, Mr. President!

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Exclusive Interview with Margaret Cho

Marianne Schnall | Posted 08.14.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Homophobia, Drop Dead Diva, Gay and Lesbian Rights, Margaret Cho, Body Image, Proposition 8, Twitter, Feminism, Comedy, Gay Marriage, Politics, Entertainment News
Marianne Schnall

I checked in with the outspoken actress to talk about her new show, the politics of feeling beautiful, homophobia, the Internet, playing the banjo and her outlook on life.

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The Importance Of The Gay Cliche

Michelle Haimoff | Posted 08.01.2009 | New York

Read More: Lesbian, Gays and Lesbians, Gay, Ally McBeal, New York City, New York, Homosexual Rights, Culture, Homosexuals, Homosexuality, Gay Rights, LGBT Rights, Gay and Lesbian Rights, West Village, Society, Gays, Gay Issues, Stonewall, New York News
Michelle Haimoff

Gay stereotypes, in this day and age, are relevant enough to be funny but outdated enough to be innocuous.

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Obama's Law Professor Says DOMA Unconstitutional

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 07.06.2009 | Politics

Read More: Unconstitutional, Marriage, Harvard University, Laurence Tribe, Equal Rights, Harvard Law School, Gay and Lesbian Rights, Department of Justice, Glad, Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders, Constitution, Civil Rights, Gay Marriage, Barack Obama, Defense of Marriage Act, Same-Sex Marriage, Politics News
Emma Ruby-Sachs

A campaign is underway to encourage the Department of Justice to refuse to defend the Defense of Marriage Act.

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A St. Patrick's Day to Remember

Christine C. Quinn | Posted 04.19.2009 | Politics

Read More: Christine Quinn, LGBT Community, St. Patrick's Day, Gay and Lesbian Rights, Gay Issues, Politics News
Christine C. Quinn

St. Patrick's Day has always been a high holiday in the Quinn household. But now the day is tinged with sadness, because of the exclusion of the Irish LGBT community from the 5th Avenue parade.

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What Kind of Boss Does Barack Obama Want to Be?

Joan Garry | Posted 03.20.2009 | Politics

Read More: Gay and Lesbian Rights, Employment Non-Discrimination Act, Fortune 500, President Obama, Politics News
Joan Garry

It's time to reframe the discussion. Instead of talking about the rights and protections we as gay Americans deserve, let's put ourselves in the shoes of the guy who will make the decision.

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Even Same-Sex Marriage Is a Basic Civil Right

Menachem Rosensaft | Posted 02.15.2009 | Politics

Read More: Chief Justice Earl Warren, Loving v. Virginia, Nuremberg Laws, Rick Warren, Gay and Lesbian Rights, Saddleback Church, Kenneth Starr, Interracial Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage Ban, Same-Sex Marriage, Politics News
Menachem Rosensaft

Republicans who tolerate their party's platform calling for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage should be reminded of a similar constitutional amendment to prohibit interracial marriage.

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Prejudice Alive and Well in the 2008 Elections

Abby L. Ferber | Posted 12.19.2008 | Politics

Read More: Sociologists for Women in Society, 2008 Elections, Gay and Lesbian Marriage, Lesbian, Suicide, Special Needs Children, Election Results, Gay, Prejudice, Civil Rights, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, Children's Safety, California, Proposition 8, Children of Gay and Lesbian Parents, Gay and Lesbian Adoption, Homophobia, Gay and Lesbian Rights, Discrimination, Gay and Lesbian, Heterosexism, Gay Marriage, Politics News
Abby L. Ferber

Of course people always want to know if the children of LGBT parents are more likely to grow up to become gay or lesbian themselves. The answer is no.

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Openly Gay Newcomer Rises From Precinct Leader to Candidate for N.C. State Office

Wes Isley | Posted 12.01.2008 | Home

Read More: GLBT Vote, North Carolina, Obama Volunteers, Barack Obama, Hometown Heroes, Stokes County Board of Commissioners, Glbt, Chicago, Wake Forest Baptist Church, Gay and Lesbian Rights, Election 2008, Campaign 2008, Young Democrats, Virginia Foxx, North Carolina Obama, Home News
Wes Isley

Q&A with Wade Boyles For someone who had never volunteered for a political campaign until this year, Wade Boyles, 36, of Winston-Salem, N.C., hasn't ...

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Gays And Lesbians Omitted From Draft Of Dem Party Platform

ABC News | Posted 09.10.2008 | Politics

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The 2004 Democratic Party platform, page 42: "We support full inclusion of gay and lesbian families in the life of our nation and seek equal responsi...

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