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Phoenix gay chamber opposes immigration boycott
LGBT groups endorse straight man over lesbian for Ann Arbor Mayor
The Michigan Democratic Party's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Allies Caucus has endorsed a straight man over a lesbian opponent in the race for mayor.
Police identify murder suspect of SF gay pride event
Man shot and killed during San Francisco Gay Pride celebration
A young man was shot and killed late on Saturday night during San Francisco's Gay Pride celebration; two bystanders were also injured.
Chicago Gay Pride Parade steps-off at noon
'Real L Word' webisodes feature lesbian couple with big age difference
Showtime's new reality series "The Real L Word" focuses on six real (well, semi-real) Los Angeles lipstick lesbians.
Lesbian legislator leaving state, heading to LGBT organization
Utah State Rep. Christine Johnson is leaving Utah and the state legislature after a very dramatic year.
Ernie Banks representing Cubs at Gay Pride Parade
Judge rules that MN Pride Fest can't block anti-gay evangelist
A federal judge has ruled that an anti-gay Wisconsin evangelist will be allowed to hand out bibles and anti-gay literature during Minneapolis' huge LGBT Pride Fest this weekend.
Pride Parade tries to block bible thumper
A judge is expected to rule Friday on whether an anti-gay evangelist from Wisconsin can hand out bibles during the Twin Cities Pride celebration in Minneapolis on Saturday.
'Jersey Shore' men shirtless on cover of 'Queer Issue'
The new issue of the Village Voice is "The Queer Issue" and the coverboys are Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Vinny Guadagino from "Jersey Shore."
10-year-old boy to lead Gay Pride Parade
A 10-year-old boy whose campaign for equal rights has garnered national attention will be the Grand Marshal of Northwest Arkansas' Pride Parade.
Obama hosts LGBT reception at White House
Cheers, laughter and applause greeted President Obama as he talked about gay rights with an agreeable crowd during a White House reception in honor of LGBT Pride Month.
Blackhawks bring Stanley Cup to Pride Parade, Cubs also participating
The Chicago Blackhawks are bringing the Stanley Cup to the 41st annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 27th.
Obama gives Father's Day nod to gay families
Obama to host LGBT reception Tuesday
Tuesday is going to be quite a day at the White House, as President Obama welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights activists to a special reception in honor of Pride month.
Defense Secretary says Obama could veto DADT repeal
President Obama supports lifting the ban on gays serving openly in the military, but he will veto a bill that has a DADT repeal inside it, if he doesn't like the rest of the legislation.
Possible federal charges for Marines who beat gay man
Gay marriage hearing on Wednesday
Lawyers will present their closing arguments on Wednesday in California's gay marriage battle.