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Illinois' Jacob Meister aims to be the first openly gay Senate candidate [Part II]

Bilerico  4 hours ago

Last week I had a delightful conversation with Jacob Meister, the openly gay Chicago lawyer who has high hopes for winning the Democratic primary and seeking the seat previously held by President Barack Obama and Carol Moseley Braun before him.
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Obama pushing for provisional targets in Copenhagen

America Blog  11 hours ago

If nothing else, it's a start. He's going to need to keep pushing to continue any momentum that may be started in Copenhagen but looking at the agenda on the home front, this doesn't sound very likely.
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Tube soxx, short shorts and head bands at FizzEd tonight

Seattle Gay Scene  3 days ago

DJ Skiddle (from C89.5's Drive @ 5, Sunday Skool at Chapel) along with Tony B (Pure.FM, Chapel) bring you their weekly Thursday night party FizzEd at Jai Thai on Broadway 10pm - 1:30am.
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While Carrie Prejean self-destructs, right-wing plays pitiful defense

Pams House blend  Nov 13 09

crossposted on Holy Bullies and Headless Monsters

Despite how the lgbt community feels about Carrie Prejean, we can all agree that her controversy is blowing up into something better than a plotline on "Desperate Housewives.
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"Chao Down on Pike" tonight

Seattle Gay Scene  Nov 12 09

"Chao Down on Pike" is tonight, Thursday, November 12 starting at 10pm. Every Thursday is Queer Night at Chao Sushi Lounge (1200 E Pike on Capitol Hill).
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War Room to close

Seattle Gay Scene  Nov 11 09

The end of November will also mean the end of the War Room nightclub on Capitol Hill. Details are here and here.
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Has anyone ever asked Boxer about her double standards on sexual harassment?

Gay Patriot  Nov 10 09

More than eighteen years ago, a Congresswomen from the San Francisco Bay area led a group of her Democratic female House colleagues in marching across Capitol Hill to demand a delay in the confirmation hearings of then-Judge Clarence Thomas.
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Item: Salt Lake City gets out gay city counselor; Also gets new LGBT blog

Qnews  Nov 09 09

   ::: Salt Lake City, which has long been a bright blue beacon within the deep-red politics in Utah, now has its first-ever out gay city councilman, Stan Penfold.
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The right wing's "C Street House" in the spotlight as Ensign moves out

America Blog  Nov 09 09

What happens when a bunch of right-wing theocrats in Congress live together in one house on Capitol Hill? It's better than the "Real World" -- with more drama.
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Barney Frank: the lawmaker who associates with lawbreakers

Gay Patriot  Nov 08 09

The unhappy Barney Frank has a strange habit of associating himself with people who violate silly laws.
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The House Votes on Healthcare

Queer Conservative  Nov 07 09

House Weighs Health Bill ...the battle lines have hardened as Democratic leaders predicted passage of the House bill and GOP leaders vowed to derail it.
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Scenes from the Teabaggers: Hypocrisy, Hatred, Anti-semitism and Buffoonery

America Blog  Nov 06 09

Okay, I don't often link to Dana Milbank, but today, he has some of the color from the teabagger rally on Capitol Hill yesterday.
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Powerful Testimony About ENDA on Capitol Hill

Straight Not Narrow  Nov 06 09

On Thursday, while the LGBT people was still stinging after the loss in Maine, the U.S. Senate held hearings about the Employment Non-Discrimination Act that would offer protection to LGBT people in the workplace.
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Not your father's Washington protest

Washington Blade Opinion  Nov 06 09

Not your father's Washington protest Equality March revealed a divide between old tactics and a younger generation's passion By Rev.
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Obama Official Testifies In Favor Of Gay Protections Bill

On Top Magazine  Nov 05 09

The Obama administration strongly endorsed Senator Jeff Merkley's gay protections bill at its first hearing on Capitol Hill
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Excuse Me, Council - Will You Marry Me?

Perez Hilton  Nov 04 09

The Washington, D.C. Council is currently in the process of hearings on marriage equality, and Andrew Hertzberg and Andy Rollman took their relationship to Capitol Hill on Tuesday in support of equality! While speaking in front of the council, Hertzberg actually proposed marriage to his partner!!! So romantic! Check out the vid above for the positive [.
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Forgot to vote? There still may be time.

Seattle Gay Scene  Nov 04 09

The Stranger has pointed out that McGinn volunteers will be on Capitol Hill in front of the QFC at Pike and Broadway (1401 Broadway) to take your ballot up until 11pm tonight and drive them to a post office that is open late.
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Is Alan Grayson a politician, a rock star, or a nut job?

Bilerico  Nov 02 09

Florida Rep. Alan Grayson is making a lot of waves on Capitol Hill over health care, and his words seem to be resonating with folks--and enraging others.
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More Bad News From Indie Booksellers: Bailey/Coy Books to Close (Seattle Weekly)

Yahoo Lesbian News  Nov 02 09

As reported, Elliott Bay Book Co. may be moving from Pioneer Square. One possible new location is Capitol Hill, where business conditions aren't necessarily more favorable.
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Is Obama going to step up and actually advocate for the strong health insurance reform bill?

America Blog  Nov 01 09

NOTE FROM JOHN: The sources are no longer anonymous.With several of the top spokespeople from the White House on the talk shows today, it's important to hear what they have to say about the President's role in the health insurance reform debate.
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