What does Warren flap say about Obama? Let's hope new president doesn't feel 'inclusive' when making court appointments. By PETER ROSENSTEIN Friday, December 26, 2008 “I THINK THAT it is no secret that I am a fierce advocate for equality for gay and lesbian Americans,” President-elect Barack Obama said. He then noted that he had been invited by Rick Warren to speak at his Saddleback Church a few years ago — despite their obvious differences. He added, “that dialogue, I think, is part of what my campaign's been all about; that we're not going to agree on every single issue, but what we have to do is to be able to create an atmosphere where we can disagree without being disagreeable. Full story...
An honest look at domestic violence Report shows alarming rise in intimate partner abuse, sometimes leading to death By Roberta Sklar Friday, November 13, 2009 IN THE SAME historic week that hate crimes legislation was signed into law, another face of violence in the LGBT communities was revealed in a report on domestic violence and intimate partner violence in 2008.
Not your father's Washington protest Equality March revealed a divide between old tactics and a younger generation's passion By Rev.
One step closer to a destiny fulfilled Hate crimes bill finally becomes law, clearing way for more progress ahead By Peter Rosenstein Friday, November 06, 2009 ON OCT.
COUNTERPOINT: Give the Republican credit in Virginia We are under no illusion that Bob McDonnell is a champion of gay rights, but his recent actions give us optimism that he will be fair.
POINT: Vote Deeds for Virginia governor GOP won't support our rights until they start losing elections because of their anti-gay views.
A lieutenant governor who will work for Va. Bill Bolling is an absentee leader. It's time for change in our commonwealth.
Chief Lanier's broken promises Can community trust city police department after so many disappointments? By Peter Rosenstein Friday, October 23, 2009 RICK ROSENDALL OF GLAA and I recently received an e-mail from D.
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