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SGN INTERVIEW: Gov. Gregoire looks forward to next four years
by Mike Andrew -
SGN Contributing Writer
"One four-year term is not enough to do everything we want to do for Washington," says Governor Christine Gregoire. "We came in wanting to address a number of significant issues, and we've made progress, but we still have more to do."
Gregoire is running for re-election this year, against a field of eight oth more
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Jean Rietschel - innovative judge runs for Superior Court
by Mike Andrew -
SGN Contributing Writer
Judge Jean Rietschel has been an innovator in her 12 years on the bench. The first openly Lesbian judge in Washington State, she is also the originator of the Domestic Violence Court, one of the Co-Chairs of the Misdemeanor Report work group, and a long-time advocate for Seattle's re-li more
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"Little Prick" takes on a big health issue
by Dr. Bob Wood, -
Director, HIV/AIDS Program, ?Public Health Seattle-King County
Rising from the clutter of ordinary advertising, a new, local HIV testing campaign is making its mark. In June, the Little Prick campaign made its debut, using a sense of humor to deliver a serious health message.
Little Prick i more
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Uganda: Torture threat
for HIV/AIDS activists
Abduction and intimidation accompany unfair trial
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - The abduction and torture of a Ugandan HIV/AIDS activist who faces trial for holding a peaceful protest reveals the danger to those who challenge the Ugandan government's policies, Human Rights Watch and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights D more
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POZSeattle receives generous donation from Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Abbey of St. Joan
POZSeattle, a non-profit social organization for Seattle-area HIV positive men and their friends, is pleased to be the recipient of a $725 grant award from the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Abbey of St. Joan.
According to POZSeattle volunteer Steve Plunk, "the generous grant from the Sisters will go toward promoting and contin more
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GLBT Christians meet in Tacoma for ConnECtion
by Tim Peter -
SGN Staff Writer
Whoever said Gays can't be Christian apparently got it wrong. From July 10 to July 13, approximately 125 GLBT Christians and their allies gathered at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma for the 28th ConnECtion. ConnECtion is the name given to the annual conferences sponsored by Evangelicals Conc more
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McCain should talk to the expert on my family - me
by Alan O'Brien-Myers -
Special to the SGN
As someone who was adopted by two Lesbian moms, I was certainly disappointed to find out that John McCain, a candidate for President of the United States, doesn't "believe in Gay adoption." What's not to believe in? Many Gays and Lesbians adopt children and create wonderful, loving fa more
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Entre Hermanos - International AIDS conference opens in Mexico City Aug. 3rd
by Marcos Martinez -
Executive Director, Entre Hermanos
Comenzando el día 3 de Agosto, 2008, el mundo fijara su vista sobre la Ciudad de Mexico, donde la decimoséptima conferencia mundial del SIDA se llevara a cabo. La reunión incluirá al Secretario General de las Naciones Unidas Ban Ki-moon, el anterior presidente estadouni more
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2008 Infiniti EX35
RWD Journey
by J.T. Hills
TOP
• Extremely stylish design
• Packed with fun technology
• Tons of safety features
BOTTOM
• Smallish on the cargo room
• Rear legroom is on the smallish side too more
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Greetings Queen City Cruisers
We still have dozens of tickets left for this year's Queen City Cruise: Project Gangplank. To help spread the word about the town's premier party cruise, a large group of Bawdy Buccaneers spread out to the bars on Saturday night, including even Miss Mark Finley who was celebrating her birthday with us. (Thanks, Mark!) and a truly great bus driv more
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Real Estate: Seven projects for a kitchen that sells
In today's market, selling a home involves much more than posting a "for-sale" sign in the yard. Preparation is key. In fact, experts agree that property appearance and condition play a big role in the home-sale process.
While home improvements can increase buyers' interests, most sellers hesitate to renovate, fearing they m more
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Watching Full Battle
by Scott Rice, SGN reviewer
Rattle, the award winning documentary directed by Tony Gerber and Jesse
Moss, was the strangest cinematic experience I've had in some time. It forced
me to reconsider everything I thought I knew about the reality of war.
The film documents the U.S. Army's billion dollar 100 square
mile virtual Iraq bu more
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The Central Cinema - it's one of Seattle 's best kept secrets
courtesy Scott Rice
The Central Cinema combines urbane decor, stylish food, and a diverse slate of films to create a sophisticated and relaxing cinematic experience. I believe it's one of Seattle 's best kept secrets.
I did an impromptu poll among fifteen friends that live in or near Capitol Hill. Only two knew whe more
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