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President Obama and Pentagon Certify 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal
This afternoon, President Obama and the Service Chiefs of the U.S. Military certified repeal of the military's 18-year-old "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Following a 60-day waiting period,...
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The President Certifies Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Statement by the President on Certification of Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell Today, we have taken the final major step toward ending the discriminatory ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ law that undermines...
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Rick Perry: Gay Marriage Should Be Left to States
Rick Perry's playing both sides of the conservative fence.The Texas governor and likely presidential candidate has been courting social conservatives with an evangelical prayer event, "The Response,"...
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Lesbian Couple Claims Dollywood Discriminated Over 'Marriage Is So Gay'...
Dolly Parton has a history of pro-equality politics. The employees at her Tennessee-based amusement park? Not so much.Lesbian couple Olivia Odom and Jennifer Tipton took their children to Dollywood's...
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The Point Foundation honors its scholars past and present
I'm in Chicago to serve on a panel on blogging and activism at the Point Foundation's Leadership Conference, and last night the organization held its gala at the Field Museum (right) celebrating its...
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After Gay Marriage Remarks, Santorum Wonders If Perry Supports Polygamy
As reported this morning, likely presidential candidate Rick Perry said gay marriage should be left to the states, a pretty libertarian response for a man who calls himself an "unapologetic social...
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ADF: DADT Puts Soldiers' Religious Views in 'Jeopardy'
This comes as no surprise: anti-gay right wing group Alliance Defense Fund has come out against President Obama and the Pentagon's certification of Don't Ask, Don't Tell's repeal. "Our troops’...
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No Such Thing as Forever: HBO Unveils Comic-Con Sizzle Reel for Season Four...
"There ain't no such thing as normal." Missed yesterday's Comic-Con panel for HBO's True Blood? Fret not, we've got the gorgeous and atmospheric trailer that HBO debuted yesterday right now. Be warned:...
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Chuck at Comic-Con: Morgan Versus the Intersect
"I've got an old-fashioned Rocky montage..." NBC already has its Chuck Comic-Con exclusive ("Morgan Versus the Intersect") online for those of you not at San Diego Comic-Con (such as yours truly) or...
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Amy Winehouse Found Dead In London Home
It's a sad day for the music industry: British-born singer Amy Winehouse was found dead in her London apartment early this morning.The police statement, via TMZ: Police were called by London Ambulance...
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Let's all play the NOM drinking game
crossposted on Holy Bullies and Headless MonstersIn tribute to all of the gay and lesbian couples getting married in New York this weekend, let's all play this fun game: We all must recognize just how...
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News: Bob Fosse, Ghana, Oslo's Heartbreak, The Avengers
Dollars and sense: New York businesses are looking forward to making some gay dough once marriage equality becomes legal tomorrow, but what about same-sex couples? Are they going to gain or lose? John...
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Superman's Sexless Existence
For those of you not fluent in nerdery, Comic-Con descended upon San Diego this weekend, and comic book bigwigs are dispensing spoilers about their upcoming titles. Among them: J. Michael Straczynski,...
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There are women of color and there are disabled women; there are lesbians and there are women of faith; there are mothers and there are servicewomen; there are women veterans and bisexual women -- and...
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Congratulations to all of the same-sex couples marrying in New York!
The weddings have begun and congratulations to all of the happy couples who are tying the knot in the Empire State. Niagara Falls is into the spirit of things... How about this gem of a flashback, as...
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Happy Gay Marriage Day, New York!
It's a monumental day here in New York State, where hundreds of same-sex couples are planning to take advantage of our new marriage equality legislation and tie the knot. In fact, some already have...
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NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg: "I'm Very Proud Of The State"
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the two staffers he'll marry today, Jonathan Mintz and John Feinblatt, appeared on CBS' Early Show yesterday to discuss the start of same-sex marriage here in...
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New Jersey Still Waiting For Gay Marriage
Same-sex couples in New York are marrying today, which is great. For LGBT allies in neighboring New Jersey, however, today is "bittersweet," says Steven Goldstein, founder and chairman of Garden State...
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Gay Couples Marrying In New York: Video
In case you haven't heard, marriage equality went into effect in New York State today, and, yes, news crews have been following every move. Check out the Associate Press video, including footage of...
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Watch: Amy Winehouse Protege Dionne Bromfield Ain't 'Foolin'
As fans and press continue to cope with Amy Winehouse's death, Arjan Writes turns the spotlight toward the singer's goddaughter and protege, Dionne Bromfield: I think there's no better way to...
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