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Actor Josh Hutcherson is eager to shut down his Straight But Not Narrow organization
“…but there’s a lot more work to do.”
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Straight for Equality: The evolution in LGBT rights did not happen in a vacuum
The revolution in equality for people who are gay and lesbian did not happen in a vacuum. For every person in the community who bravely came out and fought, there were people outside the LGBT community – our families, friends, colleagues, and neighbors – who were watching. Many of them saw what our courage meant and chose to stop watching and be part of the fight. The progress that happened would not have occurred without them. Now’s the chance for us to do the same.
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Democrat, longtime LGBT ally Cory Booker wins U.S. Senate election in N.J.
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Mayor Cory Booker won a special election Wednesday to represent New Jersey in the U.S. Senate, giving the rising Democratic star a bigger political stage after a race against conservative Steve Lonegan, a former small-town mayor.
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Mikhail Baryshnikov: ‘Persecution of gay people is unacceptable’
“My life has been immensely enriched by gay mentors, colleagues and friends and any discrimination and persecution of gay people is unacceptable,” says Russian dancer and choreographer Mikhail Baryshnikov.
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In Moscow, U.S. runner Nick Symmonds dedicates medal to gay friends
MOSCOW — U.S. middle distance runner Nick Symmonds on Tuesday dedicated silver medal at the World Track & Field Championships in Moscow to his gay and lesbian friends back home, becoming the first athlete to openly criticize Russia’s controversial anti-gay “propaganda” law while on Russian soil.
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LGBT ally, marriage equality advocate Chris Kluwe cut by Minnesota Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, an outspoken ally and supporter of same-sex marriage, said Monday he has been released by the team.
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Our pick for LGBT Ally of the Year: Admiral Mike Mullen
This year, while several individuals who were outspoken in their support for LGBTQ rights, there was one quiet and unassuming figure, who stood out for his forceful, determined and unwavering support of gay and lesbian persons being able to proudly wear the uniform of the United States Armed Forces of the United States — Admiral Mike Mullen, LGBT Nation’s choice for Ally of the Year.
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First They Came: Why we must find (and be) allies
As a movement, it is vital that we build stronger coalitions to achieve our goals. And in order to do that, we must find our allies and support them. We have to realize the strength there is in learning about and helping others who can help us achieve our goals.