Just 65 votes separate the candidates in upstate New York in the race to fill Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's seat: "With all precincts … [Read more...] about Democrat Scott Murphy Holds 65 Vote Lead in NY Congressional Race
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West Virginia House Rejects Amendment Banning Same-Sex Marriage
A constitutional amendment that would have defined marriage as between a man and a woman in West Virginia was defeated along party lines in the House … [Read more...] about West Virginia House Rejects Amendment Banning Same-Sex Marriage
NH House Approves Same-Sex Marriage in Dramatic Vote Turnaround
Last week, the New Hampshire House Judiciary Committee sent HB 556, which would allow gay couples to marry, to the House floor without … [Read more...] about NH House Approves Same-Sex Marriage in Dramatic Vote Turnaround
Meghan McCain to Larry King: ‘I believe in gay marriage.’
Arizona Senator and former presidential candidate John McCain's daughter Meghan appeared on Larry King Live last night and continued to buck the … [Read more...] about Meghan McCain to Larry King: ‘I believe in gay marriage.’
West Virginia Launches First Civil Rights LGBT Advocacy Group
Today, organizers announced the formation of Fairness West Virginia, the state's first civil rights advocacy group: "The organization seeks … [Read more...] about West Virginia Launches First Civil Rights LGBT Advocacy Group
Rep. Ellen Tauscher on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Think Progress did an interview with Rep. Ellen Tauscher today following her announcement that she is re-introducing legislation to end the … [Read more...] about Rep. Ellen Tauscher on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
New Mexico Senate Kills Bill Giving Equal Rights to Gays
After brief debate, a bill that would have given registered domestic partners in New Mexico the same rights as married couples was rejected yesterday, … [Read more...] about New Mexico Senate Kills Bill Giving Equal Rights to Gays
News: Sears Tower, Gill Foundation, Wolverine, Jenny Shimizu, Poland
Blade: Gill Foundation dictating direction of Log Cabin Republicans? Sears Tower in Chicago to be painted silver? "Sources said the owners are … [Read more...] about News: Sears Tower, Gill Foundation, Wolverine, Jenny Shimizu, Poland
Colorado State Senator Renfroe’s Gays = Murderers Rant – LISTEN
Yesterday I posted about remarks made on Monday by Colorado state senator Scott Renfroe equating gays to murderers in response to a Colorado same-sex … [Read more...] about Colorado State Senator Renfroe’s Gays = Murderers Rant – LISTEN
Cleve Jones: ‘We’re Now Going to Insist on Full Equality’
Cleve Jones appeared on The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss whether or not the Lance Black and Sean Penn Milk Oscar wins will make a difference in the … [Read more...] about Cleve Jones: ‘We’re Now Going to Insist on Full Equality’