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Conservatives Make the Case for Marriage Equality

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Published Aug. 10, 2010 at 3:56 p.m.

Federal Judge Vaughn Walker’s ruling last week, that California’s Proposition 8 violates the US Constitution, was more than a groundbreaking ruling in a landmark trial. It was, and still is, a media opportunity.It is an opportunity for gay and lesbian couples to tell their stories to their friends and neighbors. But just as importantly, it is [ ... ] ...

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Farmers Insurance Group Pulls Ads From Clear Channel National Radio Program Following Host Jim Quinn’s Defamation

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Published Aug. 10, 2010 at 3:15 p.m.

On July 29 GLAAD issued a Call to Action after nationally syndicated Clear Channel radio host, Jim Quinn made defamatory comments against the LGBT community for the third time in three years. On the July 28 edition of “The War Room with Quinn & Rose,” Quinn said, “Pedophilia is far more rampant among the gay [ ... ] ...

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Judge: Lesbian Couple's Marriage License Valid

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Published Aug. 10, 2010 at 10:50 a.m.

A lesbian couple's marriage license issued in 2004 is subject to adivorce petition, a New Mexico state district judge ruled Monday ...

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American Bar Association Backs Marriage Equality

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Published Aug. 10, 2010 at 10:15 a.m.

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Gay and lesbian couples "are only seeking to participate in an equalbasis in a foundational institution of our civil life," one former ABApresident said ...

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Calif. Seeks Tax Fairness for Gay Couples

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Published Aug. 10, 2010 at 9:40 a.m.

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The California state assembly has passed a resolution seeking taxequity from the Internal Revenue Service for same-sex couples withcommunity property ...

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Dance For Life Chicago August 21

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Published Aug. 10, 2010 at 8:57 a.m.

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Six of Chicago's most renowned and talented top dance companies will come together for one spectacular, celebratory evening of dance - on one stage! Currently celebrating its 19th year, Dance for Life is the largest performance-based AIDS fundraising event in the Midwest and has raised nearly $4 million since 1992. ... ... This highly anticipated event is held annually to raise awareness and funds for HIV/AIDS prevention and care programs and is hosted by Dean Richards, Entertainment

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Florida AG Opposed to Gay Foster Parents

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Published Aug. 10, 2010 at 5:55 a.m.

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Florida attorney general and gubernatorial candidate Bill McCollum, who has defended the state's harsh law against adoptions by gay people, said that gay people should not be allowed to serve as foster parents, either ...

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Gay Activists to Protest Sen. Diaz Fund-raiser

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Published Aug. 10, 2010 at 4:55 a.m.

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Members of direct action group Queer Rising plan to protest a fund-raiser this Thursday for antigay New York state senator Ruben Diaz, Sr., and to shame all his supporters, especially senate majority leader John Sampson ...

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Gay Bar Proposed Next to Ground Zero Mosque

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Published Aug. 10, 2010 at 3:30 a.m.

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Writer Greg Gutfeld wonders whether the tolerance expressed for the mosque at Ground Zero would extend to building a gay bar next door ...

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Mel Gibson’s Dad: The Pope Is Gay

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Published Aug. 9, 2010 at 12:25 p.m.

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In a radio interview Monday, Mel Gibson’s father told listeners that the pope is gay and the Roman Catholic Church isn’t fighting marriage equality “because half of the people there in the Vatican are queer.” ...

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