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Kavanaugh Ad Finances Anti-Gay Web Site

BUFFALO—In the fall of 2007 this newspaper detailed the fact that a number of local candidates for public office have been financing the anti-gay web site politicswny.

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Newt Gingrich Falsely Claims Calif. Gay Marriage Judges Appointees

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich has released a video on YouTube urging Californians to vote for Proposition 8 – the constitutional amendment that would make gay marriage in the State illegal once more – where he falsely claims that California Supreme Court judges are appointees.

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Sir Cliff Richard calls on church to bless gay marriage

Once he was the bachelor boy, now he's the oldest swinger in town. But Sir Cliff Richard has rarely courted the degree of controversy likely to be provoked by a chapter in his new autobiography, in which he calls on the Church to give its blessing to same-sex marriage.

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Gay and Transgender Victims of Bullying Get New Online Reporting Facility

BRISTOL, September 4, 2008  �  A new online reporting facility for victims of homophobic and transphobic bullying has been launched by Educational Action Challenging Homophobia (EACH).

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Violence against gay, lesbian residents sparks new group

Lawrence has a reputation as a progressive and accepting community.

Organizers of the newly formed group Project Resistance agree with that description, and they want the city to stay that way.

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It was all media hype launched by the far right: Welsh Anglicans unlikely to appoint gay man as bishop PinkNews.co.uk, UK

The leaders of the Anglican Church in Wales have played down suggestions that a prominent gay man could be selected as the next Bishop of Bangor.

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90% of straight Americans OK with gay co-workers

An annual US workplace survey has found that 79% of heterosexual adults think gay co-workers should be judged on how they do their job.

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Gay pirate radio show interferes with Hong Kong air traffic control

Hong Kong - A pirate radio station in Hong Kong has been ordered to halt broadcasts after a show for gay youngsters interfered with air traffic control transmissions, a news report said Thursday.

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Log Cabin Republicans Endorse McCain-Palin Ticket

Item: A CBS News / New York Times poll finds that 48% of Republican delegates support either gay marriage or civil unions for gay people.

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Homosexuality still illegal in most countries

South Africa is the only country on the African continent that has legalised gay marriage.

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AB, Bryan Cave, Thompson Coburn among most gay-friendly companies

Anheuser-Busch, Bryan Cave and Thompson Coburn are among the most gay-friendly companies in the nation, according to a new survey.

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Another converivative lie: Welsh Church "unlikely" to name gay bishop

Turns out the American cleric who claimed gay cleric Dr Jeffrey John could become the next Bishop of Bangor was fltat out wrong.

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Gay Republicans: GOP on 'wrong side of history'

A group of gay and lesbian Republicans has traveled to the site of the GOP convention this week to help convince its party that it is time to stop being on the "wrong side" of the same-sex marriage issue.

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Should Be Judged by Job Performance, Not Gender Identity

According to a recent national survey, seven out of ten heterosexual adults (71%) agree that how an employee performs at their job should be the standard for judging an employee, not whether or not they are transgender.

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KATY PERRY - PERRY UNFAZED BY CRITICISM OVER GAY SONG

Pop sensation KATY PERRY has dismissed criticism from gay rights campaigners objecting to the lyrics of her song UR SO GAY, insisting it is just a playful take on the word.

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NYC: Man confesses in gay student murder`

A suspect has confessed to the murder of a 19-year-old gay student in his Manhattan apartment at the weekend.

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Gay workers in the City | Back in the closet

Just as we thought the City was finally moving into the 21st century in terms of accepting openly gay staff, a survey by recruitment specialist Joslin Rowe Associates has shown that the number of workers 'coming out' is falling.

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Obama Makes Gay History

Obama Makes Gay History Sen. Barack Obama accepted his Party's history making nomination for president Thursday night with a speech that was also momentous for its inclusion of gays and lesbians.

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Finding black gay love In the black gay Mecca

Finding black gay love In the black gay Mecca _ Southern Voice Reports: 

"Many black gay men and lesbians are attracted to Atlanta because of the unprecedented opportunities the city offers.

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Church ordered to pay gay teacher

A Pretoria High Court judge has awarded R87 000 to a music teacher sacked by his employer because he is in a gay relationship.

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