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Nation mourns Kennedy

Washington Blade National News Aug 28 09

Nation mourns Kennedy Longtime gay ally hailed for Hill support, comfort during AIDS crisis By Chris Johnson Friday, August 28, 2009 As the nation mourned the death this week of Sen.

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Gay marriage fight, 'kiss-ins' smack Mormon image

Washington Blade National News Aug 21 09

Gay marriage fight, 'kiss-ins' smack Mormon image By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, August 21, 2009 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Mormon church's vigorous, well-heeled support for Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage in California last year, has turned the Utah-based faith into a lightning rod for gay rights activism, including a nationwide “kiss-in” event.

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Lutheran gay clergy proposal passes first procedural hurdle

Washington Blade National News Aug 21 09

Lutheran gay clergy proposal passes first procedural hurdle By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, August 21, 2009 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Leaders of the largest U.

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LGBT groups boost Maine marriage campaign

Washington Blade National News Aug 21 09

LGBT groups boost Maine marriage campaign HRC contributes $50,000 to fight November referendum By Chris Johnson Friday, August 21, 2009 Major LGBT advocacy groups are contributing staff and money to defend same-sex marriage rights in Maine as a November referendum looms.

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Milk's family reflects on Medal of Freedom honor

Washington Blade National News Aug 21 09

Milk's family reflects on Medal of Freedom honor 'It took his death for me to come out to everyone in my life' By Lou Chibbaro Jr.

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Don't mess with Annise Parker

Washington Blade National News Aug 21 09

Don't mess with Annise Parker Lesbian official is a top contender in Houston's mayoral race By Amy Cavanaugh Friday, August 21, 2009 Move over New York, Boston and San Francisco — Houston is poised to become the nation's largest city with an openly LGBT mayor.

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Gay marriage lawyers say no to help from San Francisco

Washington Blade National News Aug 14 09

Gay marriage lawyers say no to help from San Francisco Attorneys seek to prevent delays By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, August 14, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Two prominent lawyers leading the fight to legalize gay marriage in California last week formally told San Francisco officials and three other groups supportive of same-sex weddings “thanks, but no thanks” for trying to join their federal lawsuit.

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Milk, King receive Medal of Freedom

Washington Blade National News Aug 14 09

Milk, King receive Medal of Freedom Harvey Milk's nephew accepts honor on uncle's behalf By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, August 14, 2009 WASHINGTON — President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to slain gay rights activist Harvey Milk and tennis legend Billie Jean King this week.

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Report cites violations in raid of Texas gay bar

Washington Blade National News Aug 14 09

Report cites violations in raid of Texas gay bar Officers involved currently on 'desk duty' By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, August 14, 2009 FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Two Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission agents who took part in a June police raid on a gay bar failed to report they used force when arresting a patron or that he suffered a serious head injury, according to a report released last week.

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Equality California aims to overturn Prop 8 in 2012

Washington Blade National News Aug 14 09

Equality California aims to overturn Prop 8 in 2012 Door-to-door campaign planned to increase public support By Chris Johnson Friday, August 14, 2009 Equality California will wait until 2012 to make its attempt at restoring same-sex marriage in the state, despite calls to push a public vote on the issue in 2010.

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Collins neutral on Maine marriage referendum

Washington Blade National News Aug 14 09

Collins neutral on Maine marriage referendum GOP senator declines to take a stand on 'state issues' By Chris Johnson Friday, August 14, 2009 Sen.

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Episcopalians nominate gay clergy for bishop

Washington Blade National News Aug 07 09

Episcopalians nominate gay clergy for bishop Nominations announced two weeks after the Episcopal General Convention voted on issue By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, August 07, 2009 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two Episcopal priests in same-gender relationships are among the nominees for assistant bishop of Los Angeles, officials said Sunday.

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Census to count married same-sex couples

Washington Blade National News Aug 07 09

Census to count married same-sex couples Decision reverses Bush-era policy By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, August 07, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Married same-sex couples will be counted as such in the 2010 census, reversing an earlier decision made under the Bush administration.

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Milk honored with Medal of Freedom

Washington Blade National News Aug 07 09

Milk honored with Medal of Freedom Harvey Milk among 16 recipients of honor By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, August 07, 2009 President Barack Obama will award the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to two prominent LGBT Americans during a White House ceremony Aug.

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Merkley introduces trans-inclusive ENDA in Senate

Washington Blade National News Aug 07 09

Merkley introduces trans-inclusive ENDA in Senate Activity on DOMA, DP bills expected after August recess By Chris Johnson Friday, August 07, 2009 An Oregon lawmaker made history Wednesday by introducing a version of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act in the U.

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Organizers solidify plans for march on Washington

Washington Blade National News Aug 07 09

Organizers solidify plans for march on Washington Some local, state activists criticize 'self-indulgent' event By Chris Johnson Friday, August 07, 2009 Organizers are solidifying plans for a LGBT march on Washington, despite objections from some in the movement who are criticizing the timing and insisting it is diverting resources from other important tasks.

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DP registry referendum gains traction in Wash.

Washington Blade National News Jul 31 09

DP registry referendum gains traction in Wash. About 138,000 signatures collected to force a vote By Chris Johnson Friday, July 31, 2009 Anti-gay forces last week submitted signatures for a referendum in Washington that would repeal the state's recent domestic partner registry expansion.

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Half of Chicago's HIV-positive men unaware of status

Washington Blade National News Jul 31 09

Half of Chicago's HIV-positive men unaware of status African-Americans double the risk of white and latino gay men By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, July 31, 2009 CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Public Health Department estimates 17 percent of gay men in Chicago are HIV-positive, with half of them unaware they are infected.