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Same-sex marriage opponents set to turn in first petitions
Church-led activists hoping to repeal Maryland's same-sex marriage law plan to deliver the first batch of petitions ahead of schedule this week, and they say the number of signatures will far exceed the mark. The question is: By how much? There's little...
Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Minority Groups, Immigration, Family, Crime, Law and Justice
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Dozens held after skirmishes at Moscow gay rallies
ReutersMOSCOW, May 27 (Reuters) - Dozens of people were detained in Moscow on Sunday after Russian Orthodox Church activists broke up two gay rights protests, throwing water and shouting prayers at demonstrators. Some Orthodox activists threw punches at the...Tags: Religion and Belief, Gays and Lesbians, Minority Groups, Civil Rights, Crime, Law and Justice
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In Theory: Will religions adapt with times?
With President Obama expressing support for gay marriage, and with public opinion also evolving, do you believe that some religions will become more accepting of homosexuality to adapt with the times? Do you know of any other topic that religious...Tags: Religion and Belief, Gays and Lesbians, Minority Groups, Customs and Tradition, Arts and Culture
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Editorial: Honor the fallen in the civil rights war too
On Memorial Day, we will again honor Americans who died in service to their country. Many of these men and women were, of course, gay, serving under that shameful compromise known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," and in deeper secrecy before that. With...Tags: U.S. Navy, Gays and Lesbians, Human Interest, Minority Groups, Harvey Milk
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UPDATE 1-Obama shift on gay marriage tilts US attitudes
Reuters* First U.S. president to support gay marriage * Attitudinal shift among blacks 'good news' for Obama (Adds details from poll) By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 25 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's declaration of support for gay marriage may...Tags: Religion and Belief, Gays and Lesbians, Democratic Party, Minority Groups, Family
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Supervisor says Ouija board comment on Harvey Milk vote was a joke
L.A. NOWThe San Francisco supervisor who drew national media attention after reportedly consulting a Ouija board before a recent vote now says he was just kidding.... -
Letters: Gay rights and public opinion
Re "A faster track for gay rights," News Analysis, May 21 Based on public opinion, a Republican pollster warns that his party is on the wrong side of the same-sex marriage issue. But some of us consider that the right or wrong side of an issue is not...Tags: Religion and Belief, Gays and Lesbians, Same-Sex Marriage, Minority Groups, Justice and Rights
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O.C. supervisors decline to honor Harvey Milk's birthday -- again
L.A. NOWAs cities and schools across California celebrated the 82nd birthday of slain gay-rights activist Harvey Milk, Orange County elected leaders remained steadfastly silent.... -
Orange County again declines to officially recognize Harvey Milk Day
As cities and schools across California celebrated the 82nd birthday of slain gay rights activist Harvey Milk, Orange County elected leaders remained steadfastly silent. Activists, for the second year, asked Orange County supervisors Tuesday to recognize...
Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Human Interest, Minority Groups, Sean Penn, Harvey Milk
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The top six arguments against gay marriage (and why they all fail)
Change of SubjectSunday's print column I've been informally debating opponents of legalizing same-sex marriage for nearly 20 years and have a pretty good handle on their most frequently employed arguments. Today I helpfully list them and explain why none passes the test..... -
Gay rights community praises Mayor Jacobs’ final registry plan
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelWhat a difference a day makes. Gay rights activists were starting to line up against a domestic partner registry proposal Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs rolled out last week, but today they're offering kudos after some key changes were made to it. Read... -
Gay athletes should seek asylum during Games - activist
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - Gay and lesbian athletes from dozens of countries that outlaw homosexuality should seek asylum in Britain during the Olympic Games in London to escape persecution or even death at home, a prominent human rights activist said on Tuesday....Tags: Saudi Arabia, Gays and Lesbians, Minority Groups, United Nations, Olympic Games
May 27, 2012
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May 27, 2012
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May 26, 2012
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May 26, 2012
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May 25, 2012
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May 23, 2012
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May 19, 2012
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May 18, 2012
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May 22, 2012
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