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Closing Arguments in Prop 8 Case on Wednesday

Final arguments in the Federal Court Case on the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 8 will finally take place this Wednesday, June 16th. Both sides are predicting victory, although Proposition 8 co-author Andrew Pugno may be admitting a likely defeat since he states,  "We have a solid record built up for an appeal." Judge Walker has […]

Mormon Church Found Guilty

While it’s a small victory, it is also unprecedented. The Mormon Church is now the first religious organization to be fined for political malfeasance. They failed to report late, non-monetary contributions to the Yes On 8 Campaign. They have been fined just over five thousand dollars for the error, which they attribute to "an oversight".

President Barack Obama Declares June LGBT Pride Month for 2010

From President Obama… As Americans, it is our birthright that all people are created equal and deserve the same rights, privileges, and opportunities. Since our earliest days of independence, our Nation has striven to fulfill that promise. An important chapter in our great, unfinished story is the movement for fairness and equality on behalf of

Malawi Gay Couple Pardoned & Released

In a stunning development, the gay couple in Malawi who were recently sentenced to 14 years hard labor in prison for the crime of celebrating their engagement, have been released by the President of the country.   Following external pressure from various nations and individuals, President Bingu wa Mutharika stated that while he still believes

Ashburn Realizes The Error Of His Votes

There’s a very valid reason why closeted gay politicians need to be outed by any means necessary. It’s hard to believe big ol’ closet case Charlie Crist is still alive in politics despite a multitude of sources calling him out for being gay (which he still denies). But our own li’l ol’ Roy Ashburn, who

House Follows Senate Lead on DADT

Following the lead of the Senate Armed Forces Committee, the House has passed the approval for a repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. The vote was 234 Yes and 194 No. See The Complete Vote Breakdown HERE…  Read More Here…

VIDEO: Dan Choi on Joy Behar

Dan Choi, who’s promised to start a hunger strike this weekend over the recent developments in Congress on Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, appears on the Joy Behar show to discuss the issue.

Senate Approves Repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell

With a vote of 16 for and 12 against, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved a repeal of "Don’t  Ask Don’t Tell" the 1993 policy put in place by Bill Clinton which allows gays and lesbians to serve in the military only if they conceal their sexual orientation. The proposal will next go the House