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Yahoo Lesbian News  about an hour ago

Comelec’s rejection of Ang Ladlad’s petition on grounds of sexual orientation is an ominous breach of its democratic obligations.
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Item: Charleston, SC adds LGBT-inclusive human rights laws

Qnews  4 hours ago

    ::: The Charleston, SC city council on Tuesday passed a pair of inclusive non-discrimination ordinances that protect city resident in housing and public accommodations, Q-Notes, an LGBTQ news blog for the Carolinas reports.
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Serbian President Urged to Speak Out Against Hate

Gay News Bits  20 hours ago

Serbia: Combat Homophobia — President Should Speak Out against Hate Campaign. Serbian President, Boris Tadic is being urged to speak out against hate campagin in Serbia.
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FBI Reports Hate Crimes Against LGBT People Up By 11% In 2008

Perez Hilton  22 hours ago

This is shocking! And sad! And upsetting! And NOT RIGHT!!!! The FBI is reporting that the number of victims of hate crimes based on sexual orientation increased by 11 percent in 2008.
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Hate crimes up in 2008

Bilerico  23 hours ago

It's not really surprising that the FBI is reporting that hate crimes based on sexual orientation went up in 2008.
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FBI: Sharp Increase in Anti Gay Hate Crimes, Up 11 Percent

Rod Online  less than a day ago

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released the latest annual statistics on U.S. hate crimes reported in 2008.
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Hate Crimes Against LGBT’s Up

Gay Agenda  2 days ago

According to reports released earlier today by the FBI, the rise in hate crimes involving members of the LGBT community and religious groups has increased sharply since last year.
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Rep. Charles Baker Chooses Openly Gay Richard Tisei As Running Mate

Google Gay News / Post Chronicle  2 days ago

WHDH-TV Rep. Charles Baker Chooses Openly Gay Richard Tisei As Running MatePost ChronicleTisei is an openly gay man who has been publicly speaking about his sexual orientation.
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Item: Gay candidate to run for Mass. GOP Lt. Governor spot

Qnews  2 days ago

   ::: Charlie Baker, a moderate Massachusetts Republican running for his party’s gubernatorial nomination, has chosen State Sen.
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Australia's Labor Party Challenges Its Own PM To Approve Same-Sex Marriage

Joe My God  2 days ago

The Labor Party of Australia is challenging its own Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to pass marriage equality legislation.
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More anti-gay crimes reported

365 Gay News  2 days ago

(Washington) Reports of hate crimes against gays  increased sharply in 2008, according to new FBI data released Monday.
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Why ENDA Matters: True Stories of Anti-LGBT Employment Discrimination

Bilerico  3 days ago

Editors' Note: To illustrate why Congress must pass the Employment Non Discrimination Act (ENDA), a federal law that would ban discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the workplace, we will be posting the firsthand accounts of people from across the nation who have been fired, refused a job, or harassed in the workplace because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Live Affirming Worship From Oasis Fellowship Ministries at 12:00 PM

Straight Not Narrow  3 days ago

Click here to join Oasis Fellowship Ministries in Casselberry, FL for worship via a live video stream at 12:00 PM est.
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Weekly Reader: Hugs, Honduras, & Grandma's Dress

Bilerico  4 days ago

While this week brought news that ENDA has been delayed for a few weeks, we didn't let that stop us from bringing you a ton of popular posts about almost every aspect of our community.
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Open Forum: Metrosexuality - The Unlikely Ally for Gay Liberation?

Queers United  4 days ago

"Metrosexual" is a term given for straight men who are very concerned with their appearance and maintain stereotypes generally associated with gay men.
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Florida Competitive Workforce Bill Filed To Add Anti-Discrimination Protections Statewide

Bilerico  4 days ago

I applaud the filing of the Competitive Workforce bill in the Florida House of Representative. House bill 391, filed by Rep.
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For Your Entertainment

IGF Culture Watch  5 days ago

by David Link

I have to side with Adam Lambert over Out editor Aaron Hicklin in their recent dust-up.
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Item: AWOL lesbian soldier wins new chance for Canadian asylum

Qnews  5 days ago

    ::: US Army Private Bethany Smith, 21, (aka Skyler James) will have another chance to argue her case for getting asylum in Canada because of a key court victory Friday, Canada.
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EEA Press Release With Updated Vigils

Pams House blend  5 days ago

Just into the mailbag:

Equality Across America (EAA) extends our deepest condolences to the families of Jorge Steven L?pez Mercado and Jason "Jaysen" Mattison, Jr.
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Christian Leaders Issue Proclamation Declaring Unity Against Gays Rights

Joe My God  5 days ago

A coalition of leaders from numerous Christian denominations have issued The Manhattan Declaration, a manifesto declaring the intent to disobey any laws that force them to recognize same-sex marriages.
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