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Political Leaders, Equality Advocates Decry VA GOP Nominees
Two Democratic legislators and the head of a nonprofit organization advocating for LGBT rights in Virginia held a press call Tuesday to condemn the anti-LGBT records and rhetoric used by the GOP’s statewide candidates.
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Donald Rumsfeld is Confused, Thinks Gay Marriage May Lead to Polygamy
In a recent interview with Larry King, former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld admitted that he is confused on marriage equality and that it could lead to polygamy.
GOP Nominates Anti-Gay Minister for Virginia Lt. Gov.
Virginia Republicans have nominated E.W. Jackson for lieutenant governor. The minister, however, has made headlines for his outrageous anti-gay comments and for comparing Planned Parenthood to the K.K.K.
Frank Predicts Gay U.S. Prez in 20 Years
Outspoken gay former Congressman Barney Frank was in San Francisco this week and told a gathering of the Commonwealth Club that while he won’t consider a presidential run, he predicted the U.S. could have a gay president in 20 years.
Texas Lawmakers Pass Two Anti-LGBT Measures
Texas lawmakers passed two bills this week that would discriminate against the LGBT community.
Gay GOP Group Log Cabin Announces Relaunch
Log Cabin Republicans recently announced a relaunch of their organization, but it remains to be seen how much influence the predominately gay GOP group will have within the national Republican Party.
VA Equality Group Gearing Up for Gubernatorial Election
The choice of Virginia’s next governor - and lieutenant governor, who would be tasked with breaking ties in an evenly divided Senate - become very important when considering various pieces of anti-gay legislation.
Ill. GOP Chairman Pat Brady Steps Down Amid Same-Sex Marriage Controversy
Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady resigned Tuesday, citing his wife’s battle with cancer and his desire to focus on family after six tough years in Republican politics.
Jason Collins to Headline Democratic Fundraiser
The Democratic National Committee says NBA veteran Jason Collins will headline its annual lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender gala.
Mizeur Takes 2nd in Western Maryland Democratic Straw Poll for Governor
Del. Heather Mizeur (D-Montgomery), one of eight openly LGBT members of the Maryland General Assembly, stunned political observers Saturday by placing second in a straw poll of Western Maryland Democrats, demonstrating she could be a formidable candidate
Ethiopian Religious Groups Want Death Penalty for Gays
A representative from the Ethiopian Inter-Religious Council Against Homosexuality (EICAH) stated that the council is "making progress" in convincing the government to introduce the death penalty to punish gays.
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