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Problems of a 'white state' strategy

Washington Blade Opinion  May 15 09

Problems of a 'white state' strategy When queer communities of color are not needed to win marriage rights By Rev.

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Faith-based politics: a double-edged sword

Washington Blade Opinion  May 08 09

Faith-based politics: a double-edged sword It's clear that not all people of faith have our best interests at heart By Peter Rosenstein Friday, May 08, 2009 TWO EVENTS LAST week reminded me why I have always supported the separation of church and state.

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Still waiting for change

Washington Blade Opinion  May 08 09

Still waiting for change President Obama should honor his campaign promise and fix the many problems with Bush's faith-based office By Bill Freeman Friday, May 08, 2009 REV.

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It started with a toothache

Washington Blade Opinion  May 01 09

It started with a toothache Md.'s new DP benefits highlight the need to fight for practical concerns rather than marriage By John Shields Friday, May 01, 2009 IT ALL STARTED with a toothache.

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Thank you for being our friend

Washington Blade Opinion  May 01 09

Thank you for being our friend Bea Arthur's characters resonated with LGBT fans and she will be missed By Kathi Wolfe Friday, May 01, 2009 Some people aren't just iconic — they're a force of nature.

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Messing up the messaging

Washington Blade Opinion  Apr 03 09

Messing up the messaging National gay leaders must educate the administration now that campaign is over By Roberta Sklar Friday, April 03, 2009 On Friday, April 3, the White House responded to the Iowa court's marriage ruling with the following statement: “The President respects the decision of the Iowa Supreme Court, and continues to believe that states should make their own decisions when it comes to the issue of marriage.

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Understanding D.C.'s Domestic Partnership Act

Washington Blade Opinion  Apr 03 09

Understanding D.C.'s Domestic Partnership Act When you register, you get the whole package — you can't pick and choose which responsibilities will apply to you.

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Capital Pride under new management

Washington Blade Opinion  Apr 03 09

Capital Pride under new management What should we expect as Whitman-Walker steps out of planning June celebration? By Peter Rosenstein Friday, April 03, 2009 CAPITAL PRIDE Alliance, a 501c(3) non-profit organization, will be staging Pride this year.

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HIV/AIDS: Still an epidemic

Washington Blade Opinion  Mar 27 09

HIV/AIDS: Still an epidemic D.C. needs a comprehensive plan to educate all residents in fight against disease.

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The unmentionable 'G' word

Washington Blade Opinion  Mar 27 09

The unmentionable 'G' word Public officials perpetuate homophobia by refusing to speak our language.

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A call to action for gay conservatives

Washington Blade Opinion  Mar 20 09

A call to action for gay conservatives Our party and our community are at a crossroads and now — more than ever — our voices are needed.

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Time for movement to look inward

Washington Blade Opinion  Mar 20 09

Time for movement to look inward Coping with and surviving recession should be our top priority right now.

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Fighting for trans rights in Maryland

Washington Blade Opinion  Mar 13 09

Fighting for trans rights in Maryland Anti-gay forces are hard at work trying to derail a long-delayed bias bill.

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Better treatment for trans inmates

Washington Blade Opinion  Mar 13 09

Better treatment for trans inmates Mayor Fenty must now put transgender jail policy into practice.

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Marriage revisionism

Washington Blade Opinion  Mar 06 09

Marriage revisionism Proposition 8 violates the California Constitution and high court should repeal it.

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Oh, father

Washington Blade Opinion  Feb 27 09

Oh, father Son's sex arrest reignites questions about Bishop Jakes' own sexual orientation.

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Gay Games 2014: Making the bid

Washington Blade Opinion  Feb 27 09

Gay Games 2014: Making the bid City should embrace efforts to bring this major sporting event to the city.

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Portland's Tailgate splits gay community

Washington Blade Opinion  Feb 20 09

Portland's Tailgate splits gay community Mayor Adams should step down to repair the damage to a great city and its gay residents.

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Don't wait for rights

Washington Blade Opinion  Feb 20 09

Don't wait for rights The focus on marriage should not stop us from protecting our families right now.

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Haggard has issues with his homosexuality

Washington Blade Opinion  Feb 13 09

Haggard has issues with his homosexuality Former pastor should be held accountable for his actions, but so should church.

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