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Two of the three remaining Senate Democrats announce support for ENDA
WASHINGTON — Two of the last three remaining Democratic U.S. Senators have announced their support for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), a bill that would prohibit workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Florida’s Charlie Crist plots political comeback as Democrat
Nearly three years after losing a U.S. Senate campaign to Republican Marco Rubio and leaving the governor’s mansion, Charlie Crist is plotting a political comeback that seems fantastical even by Florida’s stranger-than-fiction standards.
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Texas judge splits from GOP because he can ‘no longer tolerate’ anti-gay party
SAN ANTONIO — A Texas judge announced Monday he is leaving the Republican party because he can “no longer tolerate” a party that demeans people for their sexual orientation.
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NY Times endorses Christine Quinn as Democratic choice for mayor of New York
The New York Times on Saturday endorsed City Council Speaker Christine Quinn to be the next Mayor of New York.
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R.I. bishop switches from Democrat to Republican over gay marriage, abortion
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Roman Catholic bishop of Providence says he has become a registered Republican because he can not be associated with the Democratic party’s views on abortion and same-sex marriage.
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Ohio Democrats asking gay marriage supporters to donate to effort they haven’t backed
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Democratic Party is asking marriage-supporting donors for money to help “pass a referendum recognizing equality,” but leaders haven’t endorsed the only effort under way in the state to put the issue on the ballot for voters.
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DNC: Jason Collins, Michelle Obama to headline annual LGBT fundraiser
WASHINGTON — The Democratic National Committee says NBA veteran Jason Collins will headline its annual lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender gala.
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U.S. Sen. Tom Carper announces support for same-sex marriage
WASHINGTON — Democratic U.S. Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware has Tuesday announced his support for same-sex marriage, leaving only seven remaining Democratic U.S. Senators who have not yet come out in support of marriage equality.
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Delaware’s lone U.S. Congressman supports same-sex marriage
WASHINGTON — Delaware’s lone U.S. congressman has announced his support for same-sex marriage. Democrat John Carney announced his support for marriage equality Monday on his website.
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U.S. Sen. Bob Casey: ‘I can no longer in good conscience’ oppose gay marriage
HARRISBURG, Pa. — U.S. Sen. Bob Casey says he now supports gay marriage, becoming the latest lawmaker to change positions on an issue now before the U.S. Supreme Court.