Gay Rights

Gay-Friendly Log Cabin Republicans Haven't Made Up Their Minds On McCain

Marc Ambinder | Posted 06.18.2008 | Politics

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The Log Cabin Republicans aren't sure whether they plan to endorse John McCain, or whether extending a presidential endorsement is even necessary. The...

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The Disintegration of John McCain

Paul Jenkins | Posted 06.18.2008 | Politics

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Paul Jenkins

Even still-enamored journalists cannot fail to notice that it would be difficult to find a candidate less suited for the times or the office than McCain right now.

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Gay Marriage Reverberates from Coast to Coast

Natasha Chen | Posted 06.18.2008 | Home

Read More: Marriage License, California Supreme Court Gay Marriage, Gay Rights, Home News
Natasha Chen

Hundreds of gay and lesbian couples tied the knot yesterday, in the first full-day of same-sex marriage in California. One couple in Beverly Hills shares the story of what this momentous day means to them.

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Four Reasons Not to Get Married in California

Edward Stein | Posted 06.17.2008 | Politics

Read More: Law, California Gay Marriage, Marriage, Gay Rights, Family Law, Gay Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage, Politics News
Edward Stein

There are important personal and symbolic reasons for gays to marry in California. But it is a mistake to act without thinking carefully about the serious legal and financial implications.

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Midwest Editors Shifting On Gay Marriage

Dan Treul | Posted 06.17.2008 | Home

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Dan Treul

In another signal, perhaps, that the country is ready for change, newspapers across the Midwest showed either even-handedness or excitement for an issue that only years ago was considered taboo.

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Lesbian Couple Of 55 Years Ready To Say "I Do"

AP | LISA LEFF | Posted 06.16.2008 | Living

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SAN FRANCISCO — Dozens of gay couples were married Monday night after California became the second state to allow same-sex nuptials, offering a ...

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Gay Marriage In California Begins Today

AP | LISA LEFF | Posted 06.16.2008 | Living

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SAN FRANCISCO — Dozens of gay couples were married Monday night after California became the second state to allow same-sex nuptials, offering a ...

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McCain's Odd Townhall: Woos Clintonistas By Defending "Rights Of The Unborn"

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 06.14.2008 | Home

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M.S. Bellows, Jr.

This weekend McCain tried to project a moderate image but wound up doing the opposite, extolling military diplomacy, supporting Bush court appointments, and assailing reproductive and gay rights.

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Getting Used to Gay Marriage: Why Californians Won't Reject Same-Sex Marriages Come November

Edward Stein | Posted 06.10.2008 | Politics

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Edward Stein

Much has changed since the last referendum about same-sex marriage in California in 2000 -- attitudes towards gay people and gay relationships have improved markedly.

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Nunn the Wiser?

Nathaniel Frank | Posted 06.10.2008 | Politics

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Nathaniel Frank

Nunn's call for reconsideration of the gay ban is a welcome development, but his proposal for a Pentagon study is behind the curve, especially given the military's history of burying studies.

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Playmates on Politics: Q&A with Politically Savvy Bunnies

Caroline Presno | Posted 06.09.2008 | Politics

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Caroline Presno

Sex and politics cross paths in our culture. So I decided to tie the two together by interviewing Playboy Playmates about this year's presidential election.

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John McCain: The Devil You Don't Know

Paul Jenkins | Posted 06.09.2008 | Politics

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Paul Jenkins

McCain's political positions are what remain utterly confusing -- it's hard to think of another veteran politician whose political philosophy is as murky as his.

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Time and Reality Could Change the Outcome for Same-Gender Couples in California

Byron Williams | Posted 06.09.2008 | Politics

Read More: California Gay Marriage, Gay Rights, Gay Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage, Legalization of Gay Marriage, Politics News
Byron Williams

In spite the public's incongruent feelings about marriage, there are a few things that supporters of same-gender marriage in California have in their favor that were not present when the initiative was on the ballot in 2000, specifically time and reality.

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The Times They Are A-Changin'

Aubrey Sarvis | Posted 06.06.2008 | Politics

Read More: Don't Ask Don't Tell, Gays in the Military, Gay Rights, Politics News
Aubrey Sarvis

We do not need another Pentagon "study." We need men and women at the top to lead us to what is clearly right and explain to their constituents why Don't Ask Don't Tell must go.

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Gay Muslims Make a Familiar Point

Rick Ayers | Posted 06.05.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Queer, Islam, Documentary, Religion and Politics, Gay Rights, Muslims, A Jihad for Love, Entertainment News
Rick Ayers

A Jihad for Love is not political posturing or abstract statistics. It is a journey of pain and suffering, and ultimately hope.

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Exposing John McCain's Record of Opposing the Interests of GLBT Americans

Allison Herwitt | Posted 06.03.2008 | Politics

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Allison Herwitt

John McCain is anti-gay and despite his pretenses toward moderation and tolerance, he is just as dangerous for gays as George W. Bush.

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First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage

Robin Tyler | Posted 06.02.2008 | Politics

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Robin Tyler

My partner, Diane Olson, and I have been together for 15 years, so we don't need a toaster. What do we want for our wedding? For the conservative governors of other states to mind their own business.

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California, New York & Washington, D.C.

Aubrey Sarvis | Posted 05.30.2008 | Politics

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Aubrey Sarvis

A small group of Americans, both gay and straight, are fighting and dying in this war, and they are feeling its consequences. The rest of us are changing the channel.

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David Paterson's Vision

Joan Garry | Posted 05.30.2008 | Politics

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Joan Garry

Governor Paterson directed the state of New York to honor same sex marriage licenses performed outside the state. A powerful and authentic display of vision from the blind governor of New York.

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May I Just Say?

Kate Clinton | Posted 05.27.2008 | Living

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Kate Clinton

Then it's time for Gay Pride Month, the month formerly known as June, when I am revitalized at each event by the extraordinary work that so many people are doing for the human rights of all.

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Basic Civil Rights for All

Aubrey Sarvis | Posted 05.22.2008 | Politics

Read More: California Gay Marriage, Gay Rights, Gay Marriage, Politics News
Aubrey Sarvis

Sometimes the law leads and sometimes it follows. In California the law is leading the way to insure basic civil rights for all, including couples of the same sex.

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We Don't Know What We Don't Have

Joan Garry | Posted 05.21.2008 | Politics

Read More: Polls, Politics, Gay Rights, Research, Same Sex Marriage, Politics News
Joan Garry

Hunter College just released the results of a comprehensive study, touted by the institution as the most comprehensive study of lesbian, gay and bisexual attitudes and behavior to date.

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St. Alf's Science Fair

Kate Clinton | Posted 05.20.2008 | Home

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Kate Clinton

The Pope and his faithful boy pals would reason that if Alf were gay, the church would love him, but not if he married Mork.

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Glad I Was Wrong Mr. Newsom

Charles Karel Bouley | Posted 05.15.2008 | Politics

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Charles Karel Bouley

Gavin Newsom, you won a victory for a community of which you are not a part, but in which you have a vested interest. You have my thank you. You have thousands. I was wrong, it matters.

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Out of the Mouths of "Activist" Judges

Joan Garry | Posted 05.15.2008 | Politics

Read More: Politics, Marriage, Gay Rights, Legal, California Supreme Court, California Supreme Court Gay Marriage, Gay Marriage, California Gay Marriage Ban, Gay Marriage Supreme Court, California Supreme Court Decision, California Gay Marriage, Gay Marriage Ban, Politics News
Joan Garry

We all know that in our societal debate about same-sex marriage, it is the word "marriage" that trips many people up -- political candidates, conservatives, it even trips up my mother.

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