The Senate voted 68 to 29 Thursday to pass a Defense Department funding bill that includes a measure extending hate-crimes protections to people targeted on the basis of their gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability. The National Defense Authorization Act now goes to President Barack Obama’s desk for his signature. -As the President said […]
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The NATIONAL EQUALITY MARCH is approaching fast, taking place on Saturday, October 11th in Washington DC. Some of the latest NEWS & UPDATES on the march…Cleve Jones recently sent a letter to President Obama, urging him to join them at the rally. There is also a posting of the latest list of EVENTS to be
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If you missed seeing it at Reel Pride this year, you can catch the documentary OUTRAGE, about closeted gay politicians, starting tonight, Monday, October 5th, on HBO.
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October is GLBT HISTORY MONTHhighlighting, annually, the achievements of 31 gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender Iconsâone each dayâwith a free video, bio, bibliography, downloadable images and other resources. Visit the GLBT HISTORY MONTH WEBSITE where, beginning October 1, 2009, "a new GLBT Icon is presented daily. Each day you’ll have access to his or her
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Rep. Jerrold Nadler will introduce legislation to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act next week. By Kerry Eleveld The Advocate has learned that Democratic representatives Jerrold Nadler of New York, Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, and Jared Polis of Colorado will be introducing legislation to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act next Tuesday. A Democratic aide
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SANTA ANA, Calif. — A same-sex marriage lawsuit that created a public rift between President Barack Obama and his gay supporters was dismissed Monday on a technicality. U.S. District Judge David O. Carter ruled the case – the first of several pending challenges to the federal Defense of Marriage Act – must be refiled in
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Not watching Real Time With Bill Maher on HBO? You’re missing the most honest show on television…
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A major slash to the State Budget made today by the Governor will result in critical changes to health services for the people of California. HIV/AIDS programs were drastically compromised by the Governor’s actions. Read the story here: Schwarzenegger Slashes Health Care To Create A Surplus
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The Get Engaged Tour , organized by Marriage Equality USA, was a recent set of meetings held throughout the state of California, including one here in Fresno, which I participated in with other local LGBT groups and activists. The meetings solicited communities to come out, listen to results of polling data concerning public opinion on
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