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Don't forget about Virginia

Washington Blade Opinion  Sep 18 09

Don't forget about Virginia Mobilizing to defeat a triumvirate of anti-gay politicians in November.

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What happened to equal protection?

Washington Blade Opinion  Sep 18 09

What happened to equal protection? Our relationships deserve the same recognition that straight couples receive By Isaiah J.

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Suicide among LGBT youth is a preventable epidemic

Washington Blade Opinion  Sep 11 09

Suicide among LGBT youth is a preventable epidemic We must advocate for places, programs and policies that prioritize safety By Charles Robbins Friday, September 11, 2009 WHEN TWO 11-YEAR-OLD boys died by suicide in April of this year after enduring relentless anti-gay bullying at their separate schools, shocked citizens across the country were forced to come to terms with an uncomfortable but blatant epidemic.

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How we win marriage in D.C.

Washington Blade Opinion  Sep 11 09

How we win marriage in D.C. This fight requires engaging in face-to-face conversations with residents across the city By Michael Crawford Friday, September 11, 2009 MUCH HAS BEEN made of the external challenges we face in D.

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Catholics must force a change

Washington Blade Opinion  Sep 04 09

Catholics must force a change Kennedy's funeral serves as reminder of how far church has strayed from its mission By Steve Kay Friday, September 04, 2009 I REMEMBER THE election of John F.

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National Equality March is a fool's errand

Washington Blade Opinion  Sep 04 09

National Equality March is a fool's errand October event lacks focus, is disorganized and distracts from key fights we must win By John Shields Friday, September 04, 2009 THE ILL-CONCEIVED and poorly planned National Equality March is coming to Washington, D.

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Episcopalians coping with impending schism

Washington Blade Opinion  Aug 28 09

Episcopalians coping with impending schism The split in the church is about more than gay rights — it's about money.

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Hollow words from Turkey Hollow

Washington Blade Opinion  Aug 28 09

Hollow words from Turkey Hollow David Mixner's musings suggest he's suffering from amnesia about 'Don't Ask' fight.

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Thank you, Mr. President

Washington Blade Opinion  Aug 21 09

Thank you, Mr. President Obama deserves our gratitude for recognizing two of our icons, Harvey Milk and Billie Jean King By Kathi Wolfe Friday, August 21, 2009 AWARDS AND HONORS — from the Oscars to the People's Choice Awards — are given so often to celebrities, artists and politicians that it seems as if soon every man, woman and child in the world will receive a prize.

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Stop talking to buildings, start talking to people

Washington Blade Opinion  Aug 21 09

Stop talking to buildings, start talking to people Why now is not the best time for an LGBT march on Washington By Toni Broaddus Friday, August 21, 2009 EQUALITY FEDERATION, THE national alliance of state-based equality groups, will not endorse the proposed March for Equality currently being planned for October in Washington, D.

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A rare candidate in a unique time

Washington Blade Opinion  Aug 14 09

A rare candidate in a unique time The most meaningful race of the year: sending Anthony Woods to Congress By Jeff Marootian Friday, August 14, 2009 WITH DEMOCRATS IN control of Congress and the White House, it is difficult to exude enthusiasm about a congressional race in a heavily Democratic district.

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America's lingering double standards

Washington Blade Opinion  Aug 07 09

America's lingering double standards Prof. Gates scandal shows that racism still makes the news, but homophobia doesn't By Peter Rosenstein Friday, August 07, 2009 I RECENTLY READ a commentary by LZ Granderson titled, “Gay is not the new Black.

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Got chills? I'm Game 2014!

Washington Blade Opinion  Aug 07 09

Got chills? I'm Game 2014! Join us Monday as we show the world that D.C. is the best choice to host Gay Games By Kathy Brennan Friday, August 07, 2009 A MAN SKATED past my section and pulled off his black T-shirt, revealing a white T-shirt with the word “Schwuchtl” on it in large black letters.

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Big changes in D.C. family law

Washington Blade Opinion  Jul 31 09

Big changes in D.C. family law More details behind two new laws on marriage and lesbian co-parenting By Michele Zavos Friday, July 31, 2009 OVER THE LAST month, there have been significant changes to laws in D.

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Choosing between love and country

Washington Blade Opinion  Jul 31 09

Choosing between love and country At last, there's a real chance for immigration reform that includes same-sex couples By Julie Kruse Friday, July 31, 2009 THERE'S A BATTLE looming for LGBT families that we can win now — a battle to keep lesbians and gays from literally being torn from our same-sex partners.

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The right 'to go'

Washington Blade Opinion  Jul 24 09

The right 'to go' Too many D.C. businesses fail to comply with the laws regarding restroom access By Rhodes Perry and Jason Terry Friday, July 24, 2009 IMAGINE YOU ARE out on the town with friends, enjoying a few drinks after a long, hard day of work.

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Dangerous world for LGBT people

Washington Blade Opinion  Jul 24 09

Dangerous world for LGBT people A new report shows that crimes against us are up an astonishing 28 percent By Sharon Stapel Friday, July 24, 2009 THE WORLD IS becoming more dangerous for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

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Remembering Desi

Washington Blade Opinion  Jul 24 09

Remembering Desi Friends and colleagues share memories of beloved local figure By Friday, July 24, 2009 Desi Deschaine, a well-known local political activist and communications director for D.

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Success comes one state at a time

Washington Blade Opinion  Jul 17 09

Success comes one state at a time We're celebrating in D.C. and Delaware, but reminded that more challenges await.

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Equality won't come overnight

Washington Blade Opinion  Jul 10 09

Equality won't come overnight We can't compare struggles, but we have learned from the black civil rights movement By Robert Turner Friday, July 10, 2009 ONE MONTH AGO, we were in the midst of celebrating Capital Pride and marking the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York City, which is universally acknowledged as the birth of the modern gay rights movement.

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