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Video: Oakland A’s Say ‘It Gets Better’

Video: Oakland A’s Say ‘It Gets Better’

Pitcher Brandon McCarthy leads off the lastest MLB message to bullied youth.

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California Bill Regulating “Ex-Gay” Therapy Advances in Senate
MLB Pitcher Speaks Out Against Homophobic “Kiss Cam” Gag

MLB Pitcher Speaks Out Against Homophobic “Kiss Cam” Gag

Brandon McCarthy of the Oakland A’s has taken to twitter, calling out a homophobic running gag at ballparks across the...

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School Official Removes Gay Student From Stage for Supporting Marriage Equality

School Official Removes Gay Student From Stage for Supporting Marriage Equality

An Orange County assistant principal has publically apologized after removing a student from stage who expressed hopes...

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NOM: The Law is a Mere Obstacle

NOM: The Law is a Mere Obstacle

Anti-LGBT org is so busying planning irrational boycotts, it doesn’t have time to mind the law.

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Qualified LGBT Judicial Nominee Confirmed Despite Fringe Opposition and Obstructionism

Qualified LGBT Judicial Nominee Confirmed Despite Fringe Opposition and Obstructionism

In a 91-6 vote, the U.S. Senate has confirmed Michael Fitzgerald to serve as a judge on the U.S. District Court for the...

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Prop 8 Play Raises $2 Million, Continues to Stream Online

Prop 8 Play Raises $2 Million, Continues to Stream Online

Saturday night – in front of a sold-out theater and an even wider online audience – a host of Hollywood stars presented...

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House GOP Appealing DOMA Ruling

House GOP Appealing DOMA Ruling

House Republicans react to recent ruling finding DOMA unconstitutional.

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Prop 8 Defenders Organize “National Pray for Marriage Day”

Prop 8 Defenders Organize “National Pray for Marriage Day”

With California's Proposition 8 ruled unconstitutional once again, the anti-equality Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) is...

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Prop 8 Proponents Will Ask for Rehearing by Ninth Circuit

Prop 8 Proponents Will Ask for Rehearing by Ninth Circuit

Press reports say the proponents of Prop 8 will ask the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to have a larger...

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HRC Spokespeople Sound Off About Prop. 8 on National TV

HRC Spokespeople Sound Off About Prop. 8 on National TV

If you tuned in to your TV this week to find analysis on the historic decision affirming that California’s Prop. 8 is...

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