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DP-benefits bill for federal workers appears headed for House vote

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

The House of Representatives could take up a bill to grant domestic-partner benefits to LGBT federal employees now that a com -More-

Ruling: Married couples are entitled to benefits in New York

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

State and local governments in New York must provide benefits to workers who have married their partners in other jurisdictio -More-

Pentagon personnel nominee is mum on view of gay ban

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Retired Marine Corps Maj. Gen. -More-

Lawsuit seeks to compel marriage vote in nation's capital

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

A lawsuit filed on behalf of Bishop Harry Jackson seeks to overturn a ruling by the Washington, D.C., Board of Elections and -More-

Miami Beach voters pick out council candidate in runoff

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Out candidate Michael Gongora easily won a runoff for a seat on the City Council in Miami Beach, Fla. -More-

N.J. Senate leader questions whether timing is right for marriage vote

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

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Judge: Federal public defender is entitled to benefits for same-sex spouse

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

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Transgender anti-bias bill is OK'd by Tampa council

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

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The time is now for Garden State to move on marriage equality

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

The Democratic majority in the New Jersey Legislature should take courage from a poll showing that voters support marriage eq -More-

"Marriage-only" tactic could be self-defeating?

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

The LGBT community's "marriage-only strategy," in the aftermath of marriage's latest defeat in Maine, needs to be recalibrate -More-

Lifting of HIV-travel ban is an overdue change for the better

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

The Washington Post praises President Barack Obama for upholding a campaign promise and taking the final steps to end the HIV -More-

What is your most important source of LGBT news?

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Online LGBT-specific news sites 74.63% LGBT-specific print news publications 16.79% -More-

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Out Detroit official raises concerns about HIV/AIDS

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Charles Pugh, the newly elected out president of the Detroit City Council, is calling on the Motor City's health department a -More-

Anti-gay religious group takes vow against marriage equality

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

A coalition of 145 evangelical, Catholic and Orthodox Christian leaders is vowing to disobey laws that would require their or -More-

Police: Man accused of killing teen may try "gay panic" defense

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

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Staff of defunct Washington Blade launches DC Agenda

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

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Why is Out magazine editor making much ado about "Idol" singer's cover shot?

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

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N.J. state Sen. Loretta Weinberg, sponsor of a marriage-equality bill, as quoted by The Star-Ledger

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

I've campaigned all over the state, and based on my unscientific poll, people in New Jersey don't care about other people's m -More-