Majority of Californians oppose Proposition 8: poll Adoption, marriage amendments rile gay DNC delegates By CHRIS JOHNSON Friday, September 05, 2008 DENVER — A majority of likely California voters oppose a proposed state constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage in the state, according to a recent survey. The survey, published Aug. 27 by the Public Policy Institute of California, found that 54 percent of California voters oppose the measure, known as Proposition 8, while 40 percent support it. The findings of the survey, conducted via phone interviews with 2,001 California residents from Aug. Full story...
An interview with Gavin Newsom
San Fran mayor talks Prop 8, gubernatorial hopes
By CHRIS JOHNSON
Friday, November 28, 2008
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom said he's “not proud” that he was featured in an advertisement aired by Proposition 8 proponents, but noted he is not “regretful” of delivering with such excitement the speech that was used in the commercial.
Obama team denies it will delay 'Don't Ask' repeal
Gay service members see need to build support
By CHRIS JOHNSON
Friday, November 28, 2008
A member of Barack Obama's transition team is denying media reports that the president-elect has decided to delay efforts to repeal “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” until 2010.
Beaten, arrested, held for two days
Gay Prop 8 protester, a YouTube sensation, speaks out for first time
By REBECCA ARMENDARIZ
Friday, November 28, 2008
The YouTube video was an instant hit in the gay blogosphere.
AIDS groups appeal to Obama for help in fighting HIV/AIDS
Experts hope for action within administration's first 100 days
By AMY CAVANAUGH
Friday, November 28, 2008
Leaders of national AIDS organizations revealed this week their recommendations for moves President-elect Barack Obama and his administration can make during their first 100 days in office to fight HIV/AIDS in America.
Newsom criticizes Obama, Schwarzenegger over Prop 8
Calif. court agrees to hear challenges to marriage ban
By CHRIS JOHNSON
Friday, November 21, 2008
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom criticized two top political figures this week for failing to take a more active role in the fight against a state constitutional amendment that banned same-sex marriage in California.
Harvey Milk's friends reminisce about gay hero
New generation will be 'touched and energized' by Van Sant film
By CHRIS JOHNSON
Friday, November 21, 2008
It's not just a movie.
2 transgender women murdered in Tenn., N.Y.
Activists say hate crime violence an 'epidemic'
By AMY CAVANAUGH
Friday, November 21, 2008
Two recent murders are raising alarm among gay activists about hate crimes and violence targeting transgender people.
Building on Prop 8 protests
'This marriage issue isn't going to go away'
By CHRIS JOHNSON
Friday, November 21, 2008
After an estimated 1 million people across the country rallied to support same-sex marriage and express anger over the passage of Proposition 8, event organizers and national leaders are forming new plans to sustain interest in the issue.
Obama names 7 gays to transition team
Gay groups consider planning events tied to January 20 Inauguration
By LOU CHIBBARO JR
Friday, November 21, 2008
Officials with President-elect Barack Obama's transition team this week named at least seven openly gay people to transition panels assigned to review federal departments and agencies.
Will Obama name gay DNC head?
Hildebrand a possible successor to Dean; Nunn assisting with Pentagon transition
By CHRIS JOHNSON
Friday, November 14, 2008
As President-elect Barack Obama prepares to transition into the White House, many gay politicos are vying to take positions in his administration or other leadership roles in Washington.
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