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Congressman seeks protections for 'straight troops' as DADT repeal approaches

Congressman seeks protections for 'straight troops' as DADT repeal approaches

Friday, September 2, 2011
A California lawmaker who participated in the GOP-led efforts in the U.S. House of Representatives to derail the repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell," has introduced a draft bill that would require the Defense Department to "ensure that a member of the Armed Forces ... is not pressured to approve of another person’s sexual conduct..."
Choi trial halted after challenge to judge’s ruling

Choi trial halted after challenge to judge’s ruling

Friday, September 2, 2011
A federal judge on Wednesday suspended the trial of gay former Army Lt. Dan Choi after the prosecutor said she would challenge his preliminary finding that sufficient evidence exists that Choi was targeted for “vindictive prosecution” in connection with a White House protest last November.
GLAAD denounces Huffington Post for 'sex for tuition' article about gay students

GLAAD denounces Huffington Post for 'sex for tuition' article about gay students

Friday, September 2, 2011
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has called for an apology and retraction after the Huffington Post this week featured, on its home page, an article titled, “Sex For Tuition: Gay Students Using ‘Sugar Daddies’ To Pay Off Loan Debt.”
Judicial Watch, anti-gay Family Research Council sues DOJ over DOMA records

Judicial Watch, anti-gay Family Research Council sues DOJ over DOMA records

Thursday, September 1, 2011
Judicial Watch announced Wednesday it has filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of the Family Research Council, seeking records related to the Obama Administration’s decision not to defend the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act.
Focus on the Family's 'CitizenLink' facing $2.3 million budget shortfall

Focus on the Family's 'CitizenLink' facing $2.3 million budget shortfall

Wednesday, August 31, 2011
In an interesting turn of events, Focus On The Famliy's political arm -- CitizenLink -- has fallen on hard times, reporting a budget shortfall of $2.3 million dollars.
Discharged Iraq war veteran, gay activist Dan Choi on trial for DADT protest

Discharged Iraq war veteran, gay activist Dan Choi on trial for DADT protest

Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Lt. Dan Choi, the openly gay Army veteran and gay rights activist who was arrested outside the White House for protesting against "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," testified in court on Tuesday that he was proud and willing to go to jail.
'OutServe' magazine to hit military bases same day 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' ends

'OutServe' magazine to hit military bases same day 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' ends

Wednesday, August 31, 2011
OutServe Magazine -- targeting gay and lesbian service members -- has announced it has received approval to distribute its publication on Army and Air Force military bases beginning in September.
What are the Proposition 8 proponents trying to hide?

What are the Proposition 8 proponents trying to hide?

Monday, August 29, 2011
Just what are the Prop 8 proponents trying to hide, and why are they afraid to let the public see their witnesses being cross-examined? We may find out after a hearing on Monday. Also, John Boehner's defense of DOMA is found to be full of junk science, a semi-reprieve for LGBTs fearing deportation, and there's lots of work still to do in Maine.
HRC announcement confirms March 2012 departure of president Joe Solmonese

HRC announcement confirms March 2012 departure of president Joe Solmonese

Friday, August 26, 2011
Joe Solmonese, President of the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, will announce his departure next Tuesday, reports Pam Spaulding at Pam’s House Blend.
Michele Bachmann to deliver keynote address at anti-gay group event

Michele Bachmann to deliver keynote address at anti-gay group event

Friday, August 26, 2011
GOP presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann on Saturday will be the keynote speaker at the Florida Family Policy Council's 6th Annual Policy Awards Dinner. The FFPC is a a conservative Christian organization dedicated to fighting against marriage equality.
Anti-gay NOM still circumventing campaign finance laws for donor secrecy

Anti-gay NOM still circumventing campaign finance laws for donor secrecy

Wednesday, August 24, 2011
The nation’s leading anti-gay group, the National Organization for Marriage, opposes marriage and civil unions for gay and lesbian couples, and earlier this month, many of the leading Republican presidential [...]
Boehner's DOMA defense contains junk science, bad sources

Boehner's DOMA defense contains junk science, bad sources

Wednesday, August 24, 2011
On Monday it was discovered that one of the experts, Professor Lisa Diamond, cited by Speaker of the House John Boehner’s legal team in their defense of DOMA complained that her work was being distorted.
San Francisco immigration judge drops deportation case against married gay man

San Francisco immigration judge drops deportation case against married gay man

Tuesday, August 23, 2011
An immigration judge in San Francisco has dropped the deportation case against a married gay man following the Obama Administration’s announcement last week of policy changes that would relax enforcement of “low threat” cases.
Change in immigration policy could benefit same-sex binational couples

Change in immigration policy could benefit same-sex binational couples

Monday, August 22, 2011
The Obama Administration has announced it plans to implement changes in U.S. immigration policy, the result of which could benefit bi-national same-sex couples.
Michele Bachmann -- (Submissive) Theologian?

Michele Bachmann -- (Submissive) Theologian?

Sunday, August 21, 2011
Michele Bachmann has championed the “Christian” cause, sprinkling her speeches with scripture and holy buzzphrases. But one in particular caught my ear.
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