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Gay men's beauty pageant: Contestant, judge accused of beating another judge with trophy

Not many beauty pageants end with a judge and contestant attacking another judge -- with a trophy.

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Family says Bryce Faulkner is undergoing anti-gay counseling willingly

The parents of Bryce Faulkner, a young man who was reported missing by friends and his boyfriend, say he is undergoing anti-gay counseling at his own will.

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Was This Junior High Student Killed for Being Gay? CBS News

VENTURA, Calif. (CBS/AP) “Tell Larry goodbye because you're not going to see him again.” That is what 15-year-old Brandon McInerney said a day before he allegedly shot and killed fellow student Larry King, according to police.

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Sotomayor pledges an 'open mind' on same-sex marriage lawsuits

U.S. Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor was grilled twice on how she might rule should a same-sex marriage case come before her on the high court - and, both times, she carefully eschewed answering.

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ENGLAND: Two bishops warn Swedish church on same-gender marriage

[Ecumenical News International, Lyon, France] Two bishops of the (Anglican) Church of England have warned the (Lutheran) Church of Sweden that agreeing to expand the concept of marriage to include same-gender couples risks creating "immediate and negative" consequences for ecumenical relations.

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Gay-Inclusive Hate Crimes Bill Evades Veto Threat

A gay-inclusive hate crimes bill attached to a must-pass defense bill has dodged a presidential veto threat and boosted its chances of passage after the Senate voted to kill provisions for a major Air Force fighter jet program Tuesday.

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Three Cities Compete For Gay Games

With just two months left before final voting takes place in Cologne, Germany, decision day is drawing near for three U.

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100 Nations Meet in Copenhagen to Celebrate and Fight for Homosexual Rights

COPENHAGEN, -- This week, thousands of people from across the globe will arrive in the Danish capital Copenhagen to take part in the most important international event for homosexual, bi-sexual and transgender men and women - World Outgames 2009.

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Gay sex ruling: HC judge accused of judicial impropriety in India

NEW DELHI: A Supreme Court advocate has raised the issue of "judicial impropriety" on the part of Justice S Murlidhar, who had sat on the bench that delivered the judgment in the 'gay sex' case.

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Law Extends Parental Rights for Gays

Lesbians in the District no longer will need the written consent of their partners to adopt children born to their partners through artificial insemination, under a new law that took effect Saturday.

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Gay director denies telling gay actors not to come out

Openly gay director Todd Holland recently explained remarks he made during a panel discussion at the California Outfest film festival.

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Gay rights advocate questions pick for state civil rights chief in NJ

TRENTON -- One of New Jersey's leading gay rights advocates is raising questions about Attorney General Anne Milgram's pick for state civil rights chief, a day after two state senators also criticized the choice.

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Walter Cronkite: Defender of Gay Marriage

In all of the tributes for Walter Cronkite, who died on July 17, 2009, one aspect of his personality has been omitted: He was an advocate for the separation of church and state.

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Minister defends decision not to fund gay arts festival

OTTAWA — Industry Minister Tony Clement says his government had to consider "regional fairness" when doling out stimulus money to big tourism events - and that's why a gay arts festival in Montreal didn't make the cut.

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American Apparel: 'Legalize Gay' T-Shirts Provoked Vandalism, Threats

SILVER SPRING, Md. - An American Apparel store's decision to prominently display a pro-gay T-shirt has resulted in vanadalism and death threats, a spokesperson for the chain told ABC 7 News.

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Councilmen waver on new gay marriage bill

Porterville city councilmen rehashed a contentious issue Tuesday night — gay marriage.

Former mayor Cameron Hamilton proposed that council members show adamant opposition to a bill circulating among state legislators.

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Dr. Joel D. Weisman dies at 66; among the first doctors to detect AIDS

Dr. Joel D. Weisman, who was one of the first physicians to detect the AIDS epidemic and who became a national advocate for AIDS research, treatment and prevention, died Saturday at his Westwood home.

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McEntee: Discrimination is still with us

o Salt Lake City is stepping out, urging a new anti-discrimination law that actually includes sexual orientation and gender identity in the traditional list of those affected by housing and employment discrimination.

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Florida Gov. Charlie Crist gives different answers on gay adoption

As a part of his statewide tour for "Explore Adoption Day," Crist spoke to a crowded courtroom at the Duval County Courthouse about the increase in adoptions throughout the state.

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San Jose gay center warns it may have to close

The interim executive director of a gay community center that serves Silicon Valley says the 28-year-old gathering place will have to close its doors unless he can raise $50,000 by September.

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