Remembering the victims: Candlelight vigil set in wake of murders of 2 gay ...

Memphis Flyer Remembering the victims: Candlelight vigil set in wake of murders of 2 gay ...Dallas VoiceMattison was a 15-year-old gay high school sophomore in Baltimore.
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Suspect in killing may claim 'gay panic'

Memphis Flyer Suspect in killing may claim 'gay panic'United Press International19 (UPI) -- The man charged with first-degree murder in the killing of a gay teenager in Puerto Rico will likely use "gay panic" as a defense, .
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“Gay Panic” Defense Expected for Jorge Lopez Murder Suspect

Memphis Flyer “Gay Panic” Defense Expected for Jorge Lopez Murder SuspectJust OutMatos is expected to utilize a “gay panic” defense, considering that Matos' murderous rage (which may also usher in the first prosecution under the recently .
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Resources for queer Historically Black College and University students

Queer students at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) find support and information at an online resource from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
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HRC Releases New Employer’s Guide to Adoption Benefit Programs

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation announced on Thursday the release of a groundbreaking resource “Adoption Benefit Programs: LGBT Considerations for Employers,” which provides standards and guidelines for insuring equity for all employees who adopt.
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HRC Endorses Gillibrand

The Human Rights Campaign announced its endorsement for U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York on Thursday.
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Committee will vote next week on ENDA

HRC Back Story, the blog of the Human Rights Campaign, reports that a key committee vote has now been scheduled for Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA).
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House committee to hold vote on ENDA

From HRC: The Human Rights Campaign can now confirm the House Education and Labor Committee will vote on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at 10:00 a.
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LGBT's biggest label endorses Senate's only 'brand

The Human Rights Campaign has officially endorsed Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) in her 2010 re-election bid: Sen.
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Gay Group HRC Endorses Senator Gillibrand

Gay rights group the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has endorsed Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's 2010 bid to keep her New York seat
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Marriage Optimism In Albany

Over at Gay City News, Paul Schindler has written an inside look at the negotiations to get the state senate to agree to a marriage equality vote before the end of the year.
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Thursday: HRC’s Dine & Dish

The Human Rights Campaign Carolinas Gala hosts their Dine & Dish at Presto’s on Thursday, Nov.
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HRC statement on Mormon church and gay rights

From HRC:   Today the LDS church announced its support for an inclusive anti-discrimination law in Salt Lake City.
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Health Care Bill Would Make Domestic Partner Benefits Tax Free

The new health care bill passed by the U.S. House on Saturday would do more than help reduce the amount of people without health insurance.
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Gay Inc.'s 'low hanging fruit' that hasn't been picked

Earlier I had readers ponder whether the DNC boycott had merit or would be effective. Well, one measure to decide whether it's a worthy measure is the progress achieved by our own advocacy organizations' checklist of what was referred to as the "low-hanging fruit" that the Obama administration and/or Congress could achieve in short order, right?

Mike Signorile pulled the cache of a Blade article about a list of issues presented to the Obama admin by National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, and the Human Rights Campaign (which submitted its own 80-page report as well) as reps met with the the incoming admin during those heady days when "change" was in the air just before Barack Obama took office.
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Frank: DADT repeal to be rolled into 2011 defense bill

Again, as with hate crimes legislation, the conventional wisdom on the Hill is that politically, a vote on repeal of this ludicrous policy can't stand on its own, despite massive public support to end the ban on gays and lesbians openly serving in the military.
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DNC boycott update

Take the pledge. Don't ask, don't give. Here's why.FireDogLake's Jane Hamsher got a great interview with CBS News today about the gay-inspired boycott of the DNC, but also more generally about liberal angst with the Democratic party.
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Why Won't HRC Jump On Board the DNC Boycott?

Often viewed, accurately, as an extension of the Democratic party, the Human Rights Campaign has gone back and forth with how much criticism it's willing to levy on the White House and members of Congress.
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HRC On AmericaBLog Call To Boycott DNC: Decide For Yourselves

The Human Rights Campaign has responded to yesterday's call by John Aravois and Joe Sudbay at AmericaBlog for a boycott of LGBT donations to the Democratic National Committee.
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This Week in Lesbian News…

Cherry Grrl’s News editor is away this week, but please check out our News and Issues section for updates on last week’s elections and how they affect the LGBT community.
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