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New conservative tactic: Stop saying 'gay,' start saying 'unnatural' and 'sodomy'
Christian conservatives meeting at a weekend event in Virginia discussed some new tactics in their war against gay and lesbian rights, including a change in semantics.
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Gay book tops 'Most Banned' list for fifth year in a row
For the fifth year in a row, a children's picture book about a penguin with two dads has topped the American Library Association's list of most-often banned books.
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House Republicans schedule another anti-gay hearing
Republicans in the House of Representatives have scheduled a hearing on the "Defense of Marriage Act," the third such anti-gay hearing in recent weeks.
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California Prop. 8 Judge Vaughn Walker: Yes, I'm gay
Retired U.S. Chief District Judge Vaughn Walker, who struck down the state's ban on gay marriages, confirmed his week that he is gay.
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As April 18 approaches, LGBT couples send message to IRS
Gays and lesbians who are legally married face a conundrum every year at tax time: which box to check on the IRS forms.
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Texas College GOP chair resigns after using gay slur in speech
Charles McCaslin, a Southern Methodist University student and the chairman of the Texas College Republicans, has resigned after being caught on video giving an endorsement speech during which he used a gay slur.
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Washington State will recognize out-of-state gay marriages
Under a bill now heading to the governor's desk, the state of Washington will recognize gay and lesbian marriages performed legally elsewhere.
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Indiana Senate approves amendment that would ban gay marriage
The Indiana Senate voted on Tuesday in favor of a constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage and civil unions.
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Group starts new magazine, 'OutServe,' for gay and lesbian troops
A support group for gay and lesbian members of the U.S. military is launching a print magazine, which they hope to distribute at bases.
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Candidate who supports civil unions might jump into GOP race
A candidate who supports civil unions for gays and lesbians and who's currently working for President Obama might jump into the presidential race as a Republican.
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Polls: Catholics support same-sex marriage, gay and lesbian adoption rights
A new examination of polls on Catholic attitudes towards homosexuality find that members of the faith are a lot more liberal than their Vatican leaders.