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Palin's "not entirely against the gays, which is a big change from previous contenders"
Topix Gay News Aug 29 08
queerty.com reports: " surprisingly, the Republican's relatively good on gay issues. Or, rather, she says she's not entirely against the gays, which is a big change from previous contenders.
Palin is Failin When it Comes to Queer Rights
Topix Gay News Aug 29 08
Senator John McCain has selected an anti-gay vice-presidential pick. Palin has strong credentials among the Christian right.
McCain Taps Alaska Governor Palin as Vice Presidential Running Mate
Topix Gay News Aug 29 08
John McCain has made his vice presidential pick: the Republican contender will tap first-term Gov.
Competition and friendship at gay soccer world cup in London
Topix Gay News Aug 29 08
The world's largest gay football event got underway with a series of matches on Bank Holiday Monday in Regents Park.
Obama defends "our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters" in historic convention address
Topix Gay News Aug 29 08"I know there are differences on same-sex marriage, but surely we can agree that our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters deserve to visit the person they love in the hospital and to live lives free of discrimination.
Obama tax cuts
Topix Gay News Aug 29 08
Sounding Republican, Barack Obama vowed to cut taxes for nearly all working-class families, end the war in Iraq and break America's dependence on Mideast oil within a decade.
Surgery for Olympic swimmer
Topix Gay News Aug 29 08
Eric Shanteau has surgery Wednesday to remove a cancerous testicle. The surgery comes less than a week after the 2008 Summer Olympics, which Shanteau competed in.
Lesbian couple wins insemination case
Topix Gay News Aug 29 08
The State Supreme Court agreed, unanimously, that doctors had no right of free speech or religious exemption for practices they personally don't condone.
Watch the video, and then share it with your friends.
Topix Gay News Aug 28 08
Tonight, Barack Obama accepted his party's nomination for President of the United States. Never before have we had a chance to elect a President who proudly, openly stands up for GLBT equality.
Senator Barack Obama: "The American Promise"
Topix Gay News Aug 28 08
Sen. Obama said: "We may not agree on abortion, but surely we can agree on reducing the number of unwanted pregnancies in this country.
Gay newsnet: Law Schools to Honor Boycott of San Diegoa s Manchester Grand Hyatt
Topix Gay News Aug 28 08
The Association of American Law Schools said Aug. 18 it will move the events of its January 2009 annual meeting from San Diego's Manchester Grand Hyatt to the Marriott hotel next door.
Gay marriage no, offshore drilling yes - what does that do to Florida's tourism?
Topix Gay News Aug 28 08
According to the Miami Herald, a new poll "shows Floridians are likely to approve a constitutional gay-marriage ban, favor offshore oil-drilling by big margins," making you wonder just what they expect to have left in terms of tourism in a few years.
Lesbian activist Del Martin dead at 87
Topix Gay News Aug 28 08
Del Martin, a pioneering lesbian rights activist who married her lifelong partner on the first day same-sex couples could legally wed in California, has died.
What if it rains on McCain's parade?
Topix Gay News Aug 28 08
Y'all remember the AP report of a "short video produced by Focus on the Family Action shows a man with an umbrella talking about his wish for rain as he stands in front of Invesco Field, where Obama is set to deliver his speech on Aug.
"Final festival countdown" starts for Gay Ski Week NZ
Topix Gay News Aug 28 08
It's time for a hyphen to be added to Queens-town, for the sixth time, as New Zealand's biggest gay and lesbian alpine party begins this weekend, with a new sponsor to get the action started.
NBC Issues Apology Over Coverage of Gay Diver Matthew Mitcham
Topix Gay News Aug 28 08Well aware that the world was fervently disappointed that Olympic golden gay boy Matthew Mitcham did not receive the coverage he deserved at the Olympic Games, NBC issued a statement on Wednesday apologizing for the lack of coverage.
Poll: California voters oppose ban on gay marriage
Topix Gay News Aug 28 08A majority of California voters oppose a ballot initiative to ban gay marriage, though they are evenly split on the practice itself, according to a poll released Wednesday.
Man Sentenced in Sex Assault Case Involving Teen Boy
Topix Gay News Aug 28 08A PA husband and father accused of attempting to sexually assault a 14-year-old boy was sentenced to half the maximum possible term as part of a plea agreement.
Birmingham gays sue mayor
Topix Gay News Aug 28 08
Gay pride organizers in Birmingham have filed a civil rights lawsuit against Mayor Larry Langford over his refusal to allow Pride Week banners to be hung in the city.
Chapel Hill tries to attract gay tourism
Topix Gay News Aug 28 08
Chapel Hill was the first town in the state to include sexual orientation as a category of hate crime law, as well as the first to elect an openly gay council member.
