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Danish scientists say they’re close to a breakthrough in finding a cure for HIV
AARHUS, Denmark — Scientists and researchers at Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark say they believe there will be a breakthrough in finding a cure for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) “within months.”
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Ariz. AG advises cities on what they can include in civil union ordinances
PHOENIX — Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne called city attorneys to his office Monday to give them advice on what they can include in civil union ordinances without running afoul of a state law banning same-sex marriage.
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Obama reaches out to Jason Collins, says he’s impressed by his courage
WASHINGTON — A groundbreaking pronouncement from NBA veteran Jason Collins – “I’m gay” – reverberated Monday through Washington, generating accolades from lawmakers on Twitter and a supportive phone call from President Barack Obama.
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NFL reminds teams of league’s anti-discrimination policy
NEW YORK — The National Football League distributed a document to its teams Monday reiterating its anti-discrimination policy on sexual orientation.
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Texas Attorney General: Same-sex marriage benefits unconstitutional
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has issued an opinion stating that local governments and school districts that offer marriage benefits to same-sex partners are violating the state constitution.
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ESPN sportscaster: ‘I would not characterize’ Jason Collins as Christian
ESPN sportscaster Chris Broussard on Monday publicly bashed Washington Wizards’ center Jason Collins, just hours after the veteran NBA play became the first active male player in the four major American professional sports to come out as gay.
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With R.I. a done deal, focus shifts to gay marriage bills in six other states
With Rhode Island poised to become the 10th state to legalize same-sex marriage following a key vote in the state’s General Assembly scheduled for Thursday, supporters of marriage equality are shifting their focus to other states.
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FDA rejects two HIV drugs from Gilead Sciences
FOSTER CITY, Calif. — Gilead Sciences Inc. said Monday that the Food and Drug Administration rejected two marketing applications for HIV treatments, citing quality control problems at the company’s manufacturing facilities.
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Northern Ireland rejects bid to legalize same-sex marriage
BELFAST — A bid to legalize same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland was defeated in the Assembly on Monday by a vote of 53 to 42.
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White House, Bill Clinton, pro athletes hail Jason Collins on coming out
WASHINGTON — The White House on Monday joined the chorus of praise by commending NBA veteran Jason Collins for becoming the first active male player in the four major American professional sports to come out as gay.
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NBA’s Jason Collins: ‘I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.’
NEW YORK — NBA veteran center Jason Collins has become the first active male professional athlete in the major four American sports leagues to come out as gay.
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NFL draft leaves gay hopeful sidelined; ally Chris Kluwe ponders what’s next
The National Football League on Saturday passed on its chance to draft the first openly gay athlete in professional football, while straight ally and gay rights advocate Chris Kluwe found himself pondering his future in the NFL.
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World’s first openly gay government leader retires from politics
REYKJAVIK, Iceland — The world’s first elected openly gay head of government has retired. Johanna Sigurdardottir, 70, ended her political career on Saturday, capping 35 years of public service in Iceland, where she served as Prime Minister since 2009.
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News (USA)
Smooth sailing ahead for Rhode Island marriage equality bill
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — One final vote stands between Rhode Island joining the rest of New England and four other states in allowing gay couples to marry.
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Who has it easier: lesbians or gay men?
It may be a man’s world, as the saying goes, but lesbians seem to have an easier time living in it than gay men do.
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Life
UFC fighter Matt Mitrione apologizes, fined for transphobic remarks
Mixed martial artist Matt Mitrione has issued an apology for his comments earlier this month when he called transgender fighter Fallon Fox a “disgusting freak” who lied about her gender to “beat up women.”
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Former Exodus chairman apologizes, renounces ‘reparative therapy’
John Paulk, the former chairman of Exodus International, a Christian ministry devoted to performing controversial gay-to-straight “reparative therapy” has formally renounced his past and says he is “truly, truly sorry” for the pain he’s caused by advocating for that gays could change their sexual orientation through prayer and therapy.
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News (USA)
SF Pride leader says Manning’s pick as grand marshall was an employee error
SAN FRANCISCO — Racing to stanch a flow of criticism, the president of San Francisco’s annual gay pride celebration said Friday night that the U.S. Army private charged in a massive leak of U.S. secrets to the WikiLeaks website will not be an honorary grand marshal after all.
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Commentary
My lovely transgender friend, struggling to survive in Nigeria
I have a lovely friend. She is a transgender woman who lives in Nigeria. Her dream, at present denied her, is to be a professional dancer and actress. In her heart and in her spirit, she is both. As I think about her, I imagine the words and music from the song “Mirror and the Music” from the show A Chorus Line encompassing her as she goes to sleep each night…
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News (USA)
Conservative lobbying group pushes Republicans to back same-sex marriage
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A national group of prominent GOP donors that supports same-sex marriage is pouring new money into lobbying efforts to get Republican lawmakers to vote to make it legal.