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New Poll Finds LGBT Causes Are No Longer Wedge Issues for American Voters

  A poll conducted by Harris International for Logo TV has found that mainstream Americans no longer consider LGBT equality a wedge issue. A new survey conducted by Harris Interactive for Logo TV found that all political candidates could benefit from supporting LGBT equality. The poll was conducted earlier this month and surveyed nearly 3,000 […]

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Hefner backs gay marriage

  Playboy boss Hugh Hefner has shown his support for gay marriage by penning an article for Politico.com. The publishing icon insists the battle to legalize the union between same-sex couples is a fight for human rights, and he urges politicians not to “infringe” on the freedom of U.S. citizens. He writes, “The fight for gay

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The Pro and Con of Gay Marriage for Your Finances

  When it comes to making your union official, certified financial planner David Rae says there are financial reasons it sometimes makes sense to wait for federal recognition of your marriage. “So I’ve met my future husband, I’ve found the place for our dream wedding. Financially speaking, should we run off to one of the

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Check out Reel Pride’s films and schedule

The Reel Pride 23 website has launched! Take a look and learn about all the films we have coming in September.  The new site is up but some places may propagate slower. If you don’t see it yet you will shortly just refresh your screen.

Frank Schubert Making a Small Fortune Campaigning Against Marriage Equality

Frank Schubert has long been a political strategist for campaigns against marriage equality, working with the National Organization for Marriage to support California’s Proposition 8 in 2008 and Maine’s Question 1 in 2009. He’s fully dedicated himself to the cause this year through his new agency Mission Public Affairs, and Jeremy Hooper notes that he’s

Advice: Pink In The Sheets

Dear Mz. Pink, I am an overweight lesbian who is interested in finding a “real” girlfriend and getting into shape. Are my goals obtainable? How can I build my confidence before I lose the weight? I have never been in a relationship and I am so lonely. I have a ton of friends and they

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The word by Sheila

Over the past couple of months, we’ve seen a variety of news items relevant to the status of gay, lesbian, bi & trans people. France and Ireland moved closer to the recognition of same-sex marriage. Anderson Cooper came out (much to the surprise of absolutely no one). In his decorous and moving statement, he acknowledged

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Cheyenne Jackson’s Secrets to a Successful Marriage

  Entertainer Cheyenne Jackson, who was wed to longtime partner Monte Lapka last September, reveals his secrets for maintaining a strong marriage. Entertainer Cheyenne Jackson, who was wed to longtime partner Monte Lapka last September, reveals his secrets for maintaining a strong marriage in a new interview with activist David Mixner. It’s already been an

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Catholics Divided Over Marriage Equality Ban

About 20 Catholics sat on folding chairs and old sofas in Ed Burg’s basement, snacking on cookies and candy and talking about why they don’t like the proposed marriage amendment. “It’s a matter of further restriction on gay or GLBT people of whom there are number in my family, particularly my son,” said Burg, 88,