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"Don't ask, don't tell" critics codemn biased Military Times poll

Topix Gay News  2 days ago

"Don't ask, don't tell" critics are condemning a new Military Times -sponsored poll that could provide ammunition to antigay forces - however flawed the resulting data may be.

Anti-Gay Attacks Get Nasty in Houston Mayor's Race

Topix Gay News  2 days ago

On December 12th, Houston Controller Annise Parker could become the first openly gay Mayor of a major U.

US Senate puts off action on military ban on gays

Topix Gay News  2 days ago

A planned November hearing by the to consider ending a ban on gays serving openly in the US military will be postponed, a spokeswoman indicated Friday.

Glenn Beck's white nationalist fans

Topix Gay News  2 days ago

After an ADL report says Beck may foment violence, Salon's Alexander Zaitchik visits racist Web sites to see if their denizens are listening.

New York Must Recognize Gay Marriage In Other States: Court

Topix Gay News  2 days ago

New York's top court ruled Thursday that gay couples legally married elsewhere are entitled to some government benefits, boosting stalled legislative efforts to legalize same-sex marriage.

Lesbian U.S. deserter case must be reviewed: court

Topix Gay News  2 days ago

A Federal court has ruled the refugee board must review the case of Bethany Smith, who is seeking refugee status in Canada.

Transgender Day of Rememberance

Topix Gay News  3 days ago

Today, November 20th marks the eleventh Transgender Day of Remembrance, a solemn time to think back and honor our transgender brothers and sisters who were murdered for being who they are.

Pro-Wrestler Mick Foley Vows To Protect Kid Who Supports LGBT Equality On The Daily Show

Topix Gay News  3 days ago

"Tonight, two stories, one about an immature boy, and the other about a man, I'll let you decide which is which.

Poll: NJ residents support gay marriage, narrowly

Topix Gay News  3 days ago

As New Jersey Democratic lawmakers wrangle over whether to attempt to pass a law to legalize gay marriage, a new poll finds that the state's citizens narrowly favor the measure, though getting it passed isn't a top priority for most.

Head of Miss California pageant who fought with Prejean donates ad time to gay rights group

Topix Gay News  3 days ago

The Miss California USA pageant director who became embroiled in a war of words with former title holder Carrie Prejean has donated 30-seconds of free ad time to the state's largest gay rights group.

Give in on same-sex benefits, judge orders feds

Topix Gay News  3 days ago

The federal agency that oversees benefits for government employees "shall cease at once its interference with the jurisdiction of this tribunal," Judge Alex Kozinski said in response to the Office of Personnel Management's rejection of his earlier ruling in the case.

Tampa City Council passes antidiscrimination rules for transgender people

Topix Gay News  3 days ago

Some argued that it's good business policy and simply the right thing to do. Others invoked religion and contended that the rules would give a stamp of approval to sexual deviants who might prey on children.

NY court: Married gay couples entitled to benefits

Topix Gay News  3 days ago

New York's top court on Thursday rejected a Christian legal group's challenge to some government benefits provided to same-sex couples legally married elsewhere and now living in New York.

Giuliani Spokeswoman Denies That He Will Run For Senate

Topix Gay News  3 days ago

Mayor Giuliani has gone into denial mode over a story in the New York Daily News , as reported here on LGR , that he was running for Senate.

Mayor Giuliani Appears To Favor Challenging Senator Gillibrand to Running Against AG Cuomo

Topix Gay News  3 days ago

It is not official yet, but Rudy "Noun, Verb, and 9/11″ Giuliani appears poised to not challenge New York Governor David Paterson for the governorship next year, but rather to aim to take on Senator Kirsten Gilibrand in the upcoming senatorial race.

EEOC Nominee Backtracks On Marriage Equality Statement Over Polygamy Support Charges

Topix Gay News  3 days ago

Accusations of supporting polygamy have forced President Barack Obama 's nominee for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to ask that her name be withdrawn from a statement that was, at least on the surface, written to support same-sex marriage.

New York high court unanimously rejects challenge to marriage equality

Topix Gay News  4 days ago

New York State's highest court rejected unanimously a challenge by opponents of same-sex marriage to policies that recognize such unions performed in other states.

Nationwide Vigils Planned for Slain Gay Puerto Rican Teen

Topix Gay News  4 days ago

Vigils are being planned across the nation for this Sunday, November 22 to honor slain teen Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado who was brutally murdered for being gay.

Oklahoma City Gays Boycott Flip's Restaurant

Topix Gay News  4 days ago

Flip's Wine Bar and Trattoria has found itself in a new battle after its owner Gail Vines a member of the Oklahoma City School Board voted twice to fire an openly gay teacher.

Mary Cheney gives birth to second child

Topix Gay News  4 days ago

Mary Cheney, former Vice President Dick Cheney's lesbian daughter, had her second child this morning at Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC.

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