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posted Friday, February 15, 2008 - Volume 36 Issue 07 |
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Domestic Partnership bill builds momentum through House
by Nick Ardizzone -
SGN Staff Writer
The Domestic Partnership Expansion bill introduced by Senator Ed Murray and State Representative Jamie Pedersen on January 22 continued its passage through the House this week and shows no sign of stopping. The bill - which will help provide security for domestic partnerships by extending rights in areas of property and finance as more
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An interview with Hillary Clinton: Reiterates support for Gay issues, knocks Obama over McClurkin flap
by Kevin Naff -
Courtesy of the
Washington Blade
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.) reiterated her "strong" support for a range of Gay rights initiatives in an exclusive interview with the Washington Blade on Sunday.
She called for extending federal recognition to same-sex coup more
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Obama takes lead, Clinton talks to Gay paper
by Lisa Keen -
Keen News Service
The winds of change blew in Barack Obama's direction this week, as the U.S. Senator for Illinois overtook U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton of New York in the delegate race for the Democratic presidential nomination.
After first winning the caucus and primary races over the weekend in Was more
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Gay Congressman Barney Frank hails CIA's embrace of GLBT employees
Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank expressed his appreciation Thursday for the strong, albeit implicit, opposition to prejudice against sexual minorities in the federal service, expressed by CIA Director Michael Hayden.
"Dr. Hayden's repudiation of the long-held view that those of us who are Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgende more
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Bailey-Boushay House remembers loved ones on Valentine's Day
More than 700 heart-shaped and red balloons decorated the Bailey-Boushay House Valentine's Day as a sign of hope and caring. The annual Valentine's Day Remembrance is a special way staff and volunteers at the skilled nursing facility thank the community for its continued support.
"Bailey-Boushay House has served more than 5,000 more
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International News
GAY WEDDINGS DECLINE IN UK
The number of same-sex civil partnerships taking place in the United Kingdom dropped 55 percent in 2007 over 2006 - likely reflecting a decline in pent-up demand since the law took effect in December 2005.
The figures were gathered by the Local Government Association from officials in 40 localities.
The Office of Nat more |
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Northwest News
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| National News |
National News
NEW PUSH TO AMEND
CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
ON MARRIAGE
Anti-Gay groups are paying signature-gatherers in hopes of placing an initiative before voters in November to amend the California Constitution to ban same-sex marriage.
Previous attempts to collect enough voter signatures to force a ballot vote have failed.
Gay leaders said the effort i more |
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Metropolitan Community Churches' 'Call For Love' campaign demands human rights for GLBT Jamaicans
On Valentine's Day, the worldwide faith communion of Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) called on congregants to gather at Jamaican embassies, consulates and high commissions around the globe to demand an end to the violence that is endangering the lives of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people in Jamaica.
The Valentin more
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John McCain the McMaverick?
by Chris Crain -
SGN Contributing Writer
I understand why the gals on Grey's Anatomy call Patrick Dempsey "McDreamy," and I certainly get why Eric Dane is "McSteamy," but I don't really understand why John McCain is so attractive as the "McMaverick Republican" to GOP moderates, especially if they are Gay.
When more
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Rise n' Shine celebrates 20th anniversary
This year, Rise n' Shine is celebrating 20 years of service to children and teens affected by HIV/AIDS. Last week, a new version of their logo was unveiled at an event at the Stimson-Green Manor in Seattle. In 1988, when others were encouraging them to "forget it, kids are not the problem," Janet L. Trinkaus, the founder, forged ahead using he more
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