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Psychiatrists' Group Names First Out Gay Leader
Saul Levin has been named to the APA's top post. read more […]
Marriage Equality Makes Progress in U.K.
Approval by the House of Commons moves the marriage bill forward. read more […]
Democrats and Republicans Alike Wary of Virginia's Radical Lt. Gov. Nominee
The Republican Party in Virginia nominated right-wing bishop E.W. Jackson to run for lieutenant governor, sparking negative comments about Jackson's extremism from across the political spectrum. […]
Father of Teen Lesbian Facing Criminal Charges Says Daughter's Been Targeted Before
Steven Hunt says his the parents of his daughter's girlfriend are out to ruin the high school senior's future. read more […]
Illinois Will Pass Marriage Equality Bill, Sponsor Says
Rep. Greg Harris of Illinois predicts success for the state's marriage equality bill, which coincidentally today picked up Bill Clinton's endorsement. read more […]

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Leahy withholds amendments for gay couples in immigration bill
In tearful speeches, Dems says time is wrong for measures […]
Tensions high as Senate panel considers immigration reform
Some advocates pessimistic about gay-inclusive bill […]
U.K. House of Commons approves marriage bill
Measure passed on final vote by 366-161 vote margin; goes to House of Lords […]
Gay DC psychiatrist named head of APA
Levin serves as interim director of Department of Health […]
Gay judicial nominee confirmed to Oregon federal court
McShane becomes sixth openly gay person to serve on federal bench […]

GA Voice (Georgia)

Gay rights flip-flopper Karen Handel runs for U.S. Senate
Looks like LGBT Georgians can expect another turn as campaign cannon fodder, as Karen Handel has ent […]
Anti-gay group claims it was target of IRS leak, announces lawsuit
The Internal Revenue Service came under fire late last week after allegations that it unfairly targe […]
Petition asks Ga. governor to honor day against 'homophobia'
He's done it again. For the second time in as many years, Ga. Gov. Nathan Deal has issued a pro […]
Vote for Ga. Rep. Karla Drenner to speak to 'Next Generation'
State Rep. Karla Drenner, Georgia's first openly gay state legislator, needs your vote now — no […]
WATCH: SNL's Kate McKinnon stops in on 'Ellen' — to play Ellen
Openly gay SNL star Kate McKinnon makes me laugh, even during the stupid skits. Her impersonations o […]

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