gays and lesbians
New York same-sex marriage law takes giant step for civil rights
June 27, 2011New York took a jump into the 21st century as Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill June 24 legalizing same-sex marriage.
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An introduction to Michele Bachmann
June 15, 2011Rep. Michele Bachmann supposedly showed "stagecraft" during the Republican debate, but she also has a "talent" for questionable statements and policy positions.
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Couples celebrate new civil union law with “I do”
June 3, 2011Chicago hosts a public celebration of the new Illinois civil union law.
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“Born This Way”: Lady Gaga’s anthem of acceptance
May 31, 2011Lady Gaga's position at the summit of pop culture cannot be denied or overstated.
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Facing outrage, corporations belatedly pull support for anti-gay law
May 24, 2011Companies that belong to the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce, and even the Chamber itself, are backing off from the Chamber's suppport for anti-gay legislation signed by Republican Gov. Bill Haslam on Monday.
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