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President vows to end 'don't ask, don't tell'
FOX 5 San Diego StaffPresident Obama told the largest gay activist organization Saturday evening that he plans to end the military policy of 'don't ask, don't tell.' That would end the ban on gays serving openly in the military. The law was passed by Congress in 1993 and...Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Washington (U.S. state), Gays and Lesbians, Human Rights
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President speaks to the nations largest gay-rights group
The 33 NewsWASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama speaks to the nation's largest gay-rights group tonight, on the eve of a major gay-rights rally. He's appearing at a fund-raising dinner for the Human Rights Campaign, amid complaints from some advocates that he...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Barack Obama, Civil Rights, Minority Groups
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'Real World D.C.': Picture of success? Not quite
Reality CheckSame night, same guest blogger: Lindsay Diokno recaps another episode of "The Real World D.C."Last night's episode was good for many reasons -- Callie and Mike got camera time with some interesting story lines; Andrew was infinitely more tolerable...Tags: Rentals, Social Issues, Clubs and Associations, Gays and Lesbians, Human Rights
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Monday morning 'Idol' wrap: Clay Aiken talks, Paula Abdul walks
Idol TrackerIn case you took your eye off the "Idol" news this weekend to, say, take in that action-packed America-Canada hockey game and the over-the-top Olympic closing ceremony (and if you've been distracted by the Olympics, you're clearly not the only one), here'... -
Obama ordering gay rights respected
The Swampby Mark Silva Janice Langbehn got a phone call from the president. President Barack Obama called her, according to her lawyers at Lambda Legal, to voice his sympathy for the loss of her partner, Lisa Pond, who had lapsed into......Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Human Rights, Health Insurance, Children, Gay Rights
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Anti-hate law shifts to debate on gays
Tribune senior correspondentBack in April, despite everything he had gone through, it looked as if David Ritcheson was finally going to get a happy ending. The 18-year-old high school senior from suburban Houston had been savagely assaulted in a 2006 hate crime, apparently targeted...Tags: Happiness (state of mind), Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Teen-agers, Christianity, FBI
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Heirs to receive break on 401(k) taxes
Los Angeles TimesA little-noticed provision in the pension law signed recently by President Bush will for the first time allow anyone to inherit a 401(k) nest egg without immediately paying taxes on the money, a benefit that in the past was reserved for spouses. Gay...Tags: Finance, Labor Legislation, Washington (U.S. state), Gays and Lesbians, Government
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Vote Expected Today On Protections For Same-Sex Marriage Opponents
The legislature is expected to vote today on a bill that would carve out legal protections for business owners and professionals who oppose same-sex marriage on religious grounds. Proponents of the measure say it is needed to preserve the the right to...Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Connecticut, Constitutional Issues, Christianity, Elections
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LA Gay Pride Shadowed By Bitter Feelings On Gay Marriage
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterThe mayors of Los Angeles and San Francisco joined gay rights groups Sunday in raising concerns about the Obama administration's defense of a federal law restricting same-sex marriage. "I think it's a big mistake," San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom said...Tags: Santa Monica, Arts and Culture, Hollywood (Los Angeles, California), San Francisco, Elections
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Voters approve Proposition 8 banning same-sex marriages
UPDATE: Voters approve Proposition 8 banning same-sex marriages. With more than 95% of the vote counted, the measure leads 52.1% to 47.9%.
A measure to once again ban gay marriage in California led Tuesday, throwing into doubt the unions of an estimated...Tags: Washington, DC, Hotels and Accommodations, San Francisco, Constitutional Issues, Christianity
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Connecticut To Consider Transgender Anti-Discrimination Proposal
Transgender activists believe this is the year they will gain equal protection under the state's anti-discrimination laws. "We feel good," said Jerimarie Liesegang, who leads the Connecticut TransAdvocacy Coalition. "We've done the groundwork, we've done...Tags: Rhode Island, Maine, Death, Connecticut, Social Issues
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Transgender Activists Attempt To Gain Equal Rights Protection
Transgender activists are making their fourth attempt this year to gain equal rights protection under the state's anti-discrimination laws. A public hearing starts today at 10 a.m. before the Judiciary Committee on a bill that would prohibit...Tags: Activism, Washington, DC, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Politics, Demonstration
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