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All eyes on Maine as voters decide on gay marriage; latest poll a ‘nail-biter’
On Tuesday, Maine residents will have their say in the nationwide debate over gay marriage. Voters there will decide whether to repeal a law that would allow gay marriage. The law was passed by the Legislature and signed by Democratic Gov. John Baldacci last May but has never taken effect. If voters reject the measure, […]
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Houston could elect openly gay mayor on Tuesday
Houston could be largest U.S. city to elect openly gay mayor on Tuesday. A Lake Research poll released this week showed Annise Parker in the lead with 27 percent of the vote. Parker, the current city controller, is known for her low-key manner, and if the polls are indicative of Tuesday vote, she could become […]
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Washington voters to decide gay partnership rights on Tuesday
On Tuesday, voters will “approve” or “reject” the final expansion to the state’s domestic partnership law, which grants registered domestic partners additional state-granted rights currently given only to married couples. Referendum 71 gives voters the final decision over a bill passed by the Legislature and signed by the governor earlier this year. The so called […]
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2nd Georgetown student assulted in anti-gay attack
Georgetown University is reeling after the second alleged attack on a student in less than a week. A man assaulted a young man early Sunday morning after repeatedly using gay slurs. About 1:30 a.m. Sunday, a male student was walking about a block from campus when a man in a leather jacket and face paint […]
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DC Council takes up gay marriage in 2nd public hearing Monday
The debate over same-sex marriage continues as lawmakers in the nation’s capital are set to continue hearing public testimony today. More than 150 people are expected to testify before the council on Monday. It will be the second of two public hearings on the legislation. Last month, D.C. Council member David Catania – one of […]
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Hutchison irks GOP by recommending gay judge for U.S. attorney
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) has sent the White House two suggestions for the post of U.S. attorney in San Antonio. One of the candidates is a highly regarded career prosecutor and judge who also, it turns out, is openly gay, reports the Dallas Morning News. Some Republicans are vehemently and unapologetically not ready for […]
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Maine gay marriage to be decided by ‘razor-thin election’
One year after California’s electorate ended same-sex marriage in the Golden State, voters in Maine are preparing to decide whether to allow gay nuptials. To avoid another defeat, supporters of same-sex marriage were ramping up their grassroots efforts in advance of Tuesday’s vote on the proposed “people’s veto.” Only if the initiative, known as Question […]
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Georgetown student attacked over gay rights shirt
WASHINGTON DC – Two men allegedly attacked a Georgetown student because they thought she was a lesbian, according to the university’s Department of Public Safety. The student was perceived to be gay because of the gay rights shirt she was wearing when she was verbally and physically Tuesday night near the campus entrance on Canal […]
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SkyWest accused of bias against gay couples
A SkyWest Airlines baggage agent who married his partner last year after the California Supreme Court legalized same-sex unions says the airline is breaking state law by refusing to give his husband the free fares it provides to heterosexual spouses. The airline says Gilbert Caldwell’s husband is his “travel companion,” entitled to fly at a […]
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Obama reauthorizes ‘Ryan White Act,’ announces end of HIV travel ban (Video)
President Obama on Friday called an end to the 22-year ban on travel to the United States by people tested positive for HIV, fulfilling a promise he made to gay advocates and acting to eliminate a restriction he said was “rooted in fear rather than fact.” Obama made the announcement as he signed the fourth […]