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Marine Corps Commandant Signals Last Days of Gay Ban
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Marine Corps Commandant Signals Last Days of Gay Ban
Marine Corps Would Not Obstruct New, Inclusive Policy
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NOM Fails in Lawsuit to Hide Maine Election Activities
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Federal judge upholds majority of Maine law requiring public transparency of campaign activities; HRC calls on NOM to play by the rules and disclose its anti-LGBT political efforts
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Lambda Legal Announces Settlement in Lawsuit on Behalf of Lesbian Homeowners: Fannie Mae Mortgage Policies Change
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`Under these Fannie Mae policies, same-sex couples across the country will not be punished for sharing ownership of their home.`
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GOProud Signs on as CPAC 2011 Affiliate
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Jimmy LaSalvia, Executive Director --`GOProud is honored to once again represent gay conservatives and their allies at the nation`s preeminent gathering of conservative activists.`
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GetEQUAL Launches `ENDA Summer` Campaign, Pressuring Congress to Keep 2010 Vote Promise
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Grassroots Campaign Will Target Representatives and Senators in Key States
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New Study Shows Tangible Harm of `Don`t Ask, Don`t Tell`
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Mission Critical Specialists Discharged at an Alarming Rate in 2009
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Target Corporation Message to LGBT Community: We Won`t Make it Right
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HRC to Devote $150,000 in Minnesota to Elect Pro-Equality Candidates
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Republican, Conservative Leaders Headline National Dinner
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Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Chairman, National Republican Senatorial Committee, will be the Special Guest for a reception for Log Cabin Republicans Political Action Committee (LCR PAC). (Closed Press)
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Lambda Legal Celebrates American Bar Association Marriage Equality Resolution
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`With today's resolution, the ABA has added its informed and nationally
influential voice to a growing chorus calling for an end to ignorance and
discrimination.`
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Human Rights Campaign Congratulates Elena Kagan on Her Confirmation as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court
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`We commend the Senate for confirming Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. She has demonstrated a understanding of the need for equality for all Americans and her record indicates she may be more familiar with how laws and policies affect the LGBT community than any previously confirmed Justice,` said HRC President Joe Solmonese
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GLSEN Lauds Introduction of Safe Schools Improvement Act in Senate
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Bill Would Require Enumerated Anti-Bullying Policies in America`s Public Schools
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City of West Hollywood Celebrates Ruling on Proposition 8
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West Hollywood City Council Comments on Marriage Equality
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Prop 8 Responses
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Here is a list of quotes from LGBT organizations around the country.
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Federal Court Declares California`s Proposition 8 Unconstitutional
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Trial Judge Rules that Ban on Marriage Equality Violates Guarantees of Equal Protection, Due Process
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HRC Message to Target and Best Buy: Make it Right!
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Nation’s Largest LGBT Rights Organization Condemns Political Contributions Supporting Anti-Equality Candidate
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SLDN, HRC Launch `Countdown 2010` Grassroots Campaign
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Major push for ENDA and DADT Repeal over Congressional recess
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HRC to National Organization for Marriage: Your Summer Bus Tour is a Sham
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`Summer for Marriage` Bus Tour Invented to Bolster Lawsuits to Evade Public Disclosure Laws
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Montana Same-Sex Couples Sue State For Legal Protections For Their Families
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Seven Couples Seek Equal Protection Mandated Under Montana's Constitution
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Human Rights Campaign Applauds D.C. Court of Appeals Decision Rejecting Marriage Initiative
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D.C.`s highest court rules proposed initiative seeking to overturn marriage equality violates D.C. Human Rights Act
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Full Page Variety Magazine Advertisement Calls on ABC and The View to Take Responsibility for Spreading Inaccurate Information about HIV/AIDS
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Weeks after Perpetuating Falsehoods About African American Gay and Bisexual Men ABC and The View Still Refuse to Share the Facts
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Federal Court Declares Part of Defense of Marriage Act Unconstitutional
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Trial Judge Rules for Plaintiff Couples, Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Challenging Discriminatory Law
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Governor Lingle Vetoes Civil Unions Bill
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HB 444 would have offered protections for all Hawaii`s families
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Federal Court Rules in Favor of Transgender Woman Represented by Lambda Legal After She Was Fired By Georgia General Assembly
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`The evidence was clear - Vandy Beth was fired because her boss didn`t like who she is, and that kind of treatment is unfair and illegal.`
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Department of Housing and Urban Development Announces Guidance on Housing Discrimination Against LGBT People
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Agency Will Pursue Claims Under Fair Housing Act Where Possible, Support Enforcement of State and Local Laws
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Senate Majority Extends Rights to LGBT Couples
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 Legislation grants bereavement leave to employees in same-sex relationships
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Village of Wellington prohibits GLBT discrimination
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The action was taken following a request from the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council,
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Supreme Court Upholds Public University Nondiscrimination Policy
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Rejects Christian Group`s Effort to Use Public Funds to Discriminate Against LGBT Students
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Supreme Court Rebukes Efforts of Anti-Equality Forces to Conceal Petition Signatures
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Appellants Sought to Hide Support for Repealing Washington State Domestic Partnership Law
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Hawaii Business Roundtable Revises Call For Veto of Civil Unions Bill
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With nearly 20 HBR members now distancing themselves from original letter, executive committee revises remarks and drops call for veto
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Department of Health and Human Services Announces Draft Rule on Hospital Visitation
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Agency Seeks Public Comment on Measure Barring Discrimination in Visitation Policies
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HRC Calls on the Republican National Committee to Reject Texas Republican Party Platform
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Anti-LGBT Language in Platform a Threat to Texas Families
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Department of Labor Issues Family and Medical Leave Guidance Including Children of Same-Sex Couples
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HRC Praises Interpretation, Which Permits Leave to Care for a Partner`s Children
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HISTORIC PROP. 8 TRIAL TO CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16
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Theodore Olson to Deliver Closing Arguments in Perry v. Schwarzenegger Case
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Department of Justice Interprets Federal Domestic Violence Law to Protect Lesbian and Gay Victims
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HRC Praises Memorandum, Which Ensures Equal Protection from Domestic Violence and Intimidation
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State Department Announces New Standards for Passport Gender Changes
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HRC Praises Change, New Policy Lifts an Unnecessary Barrier for Many Transgender Americans
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Hospitals Nationwide Poised to Add LGBT-Inclusive Non-Discrimination Policies
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New HRC Analysis:
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Deadline nears as judge rejects procedural bar to `Don`t Ask` challenge
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U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips, who sits in Riverside, Calif., refused on Thursday to grant the government`s motion to throw out the case, rejecting the argument that the organization lacked standing
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Senator Ben Nelson Announces Support for DADT Repeal Amendment
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Says Current Policy is `Just Not Honest` and `Just Not the Way It Should Be Handled`
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Log Cabin Republicans Announces R. Clarke Cooper as New National Executive Director
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R. Clarke Cooper, a former diplomat and veteran, has been named the Executive Director of the Log Cabin Republicans (LCR) by its National Board of Directors.
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`Don`t Ask, Don`t Tell` on Path to Repeal This Week
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White House, Pentagon and Congress Outline Consensus Legislative Option
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White House and Pentagon Announce Support for DADT Repeal Amendment This Year
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New Administration Position Presents Realistic Window of Opportunity to Secure Repeal Now
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630 New `Don`t Ask, Don`t Tell` Discharges Discovered
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Newly Released Data Reveal Discharges Previously Unreported by Department of Defense
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Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2010 Introduced in U.S. Senate
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Measure would prohibit discrimination against public school students on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity
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Louise Bourgeois Edition to Benefit Freedom to Marry
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`Sale of Exclusive Art Edition Will Support the Campaign to Win Marriage Nationwide`
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Army ROTC Student Kicked Out for Being Gay Meets with Congressional Offices Today on Capitol Hill
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Discharged from Her ROTC Program under `Don`t Ask, Don`t Tell`; Student Told to Repay $80,000 Scholarship
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Human Rights Campaign Praises President Obama`s Nomination of Elena Kagan to the United States Supreme Court
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`We are confident that Elena Kagan has a demonstrated understanding and commitment to protecting the liberty and equality of all Americans, including LGBT Americans` said HRC President Joe Solmonese
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Hawaii State House Approves Civil Unions Bill
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Legislation now heads to Governor Lingle for consideration
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Religious Organizations Support `Don`t Ask, Don`t Tell` Repeal
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Broad coalition of interfaith voices speak out against military’s gay ban
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Illinois Legislature Passes Anti-Bullying Bill with Protections for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
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If signed, Illinois will become the ninth state to enact an enumerated anti-bullying that includes a list of characteristics most often targeted by bullies, which research shows is more effective than a general anti-bullying law.
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President Obama Announces New Health Protections for LGBT Families
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Directs Department of Health and Human Services to Ensure Hospitals Respect Visitation, Decision-Making Rights
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Arkansas Court Strikes Down Parenting Ban
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Law Barring Unmarried Couples From Adopting And Fostering Deemed Unconstitutional
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President Obama Announces New Health Protections for LGBT Families
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Directs Department of Health and Human Services to Ensure Hospitals Respect Visitation, Decision-Making Rights
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President Obama Calls for Medical Decision-Making and Hospital Visitation Rights
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`A Small, But Welcome Step Forward`
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Federal Marriage Discrimination Hurts Families on Tax Day
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`How to Make Tax Day a Little Less Tough`
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California School District Officially Adopts Human Rights Campaign`s `Welcoming Schools Guide`
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Successful Pilot Project Encourages Berkeley Administrators to Advocate for Wide Use
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Log Cabin Republicans Criticizes Government for Distorting Truth and Mischaracterizing National Leaders
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GOVERNMENT`S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT HAS EVEN WHITE HOUSE SPOKESPERSON ROBERT GIBBS CONFUSED
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Houston mayor issues sweeping non-discrimination order
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By David Taffet
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Co-Directors of the National Equality March Launch New LGBTQ Online Activist Community
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GetEQUAL.org to Feature Call to Action Video Message from Controversial Arkansas Boy Standing Up for Equal Rights
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Defense Secretary Announces Stricter Standards For Discharging Military Personnel Under `Don`t Ask, Don`t Tell`
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Improvements Welcome But Law Must Be Repealed, Says ACLU
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NEW REPORT: Implementing the Repeal of `Don`t Ask, Don`t Tell`
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The policy is discriminatory, has led to the discharge of thousands of qualified men and women, and has deterred untold others from serving and defending their country
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Obama Health Care Reform Bill Leaves Out Core LGBT Provisions
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WHILE THE ADMINISTRATION AND CONGRESSIONAL DEMOCRATS CONTINUE TO MAKE SWEETHEART DEALS TO GATHER CRUCIAL VOTES FOR OBAMA-CARE, LGBT ISSUES ARE CAST ASIDE - AGAIN.
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Lambda Legal, GLAD File Brief Defending University of California Nondiscrimination Policy Against Christian Legal Society Challenge
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The law school`s policy requires student organizations supported by the school to agree to accept `all comers` and not to discriminate against students based on their status or beliefs.
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EndTheLies.org: Unfounded, Anti-LGBT Scare Tactics on ENDA Become Latest Addition to Interactive Wall
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Scare Tactic Promoted by Right Wing Group Exposed for Outright Falsehood
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D.C. Law Permitting Same-Sex Marriages Takes Effect
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Nation`s Capital is Sixth U.S. Jurisdiction to Permit Same-Sex Couples to Marry
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Lieberman to Introduce Senate `Don`t Ask, Don`t Tell` Repeal Bill
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Senate Bill to Be Introduced After Weeks of Momentum-Building Advancements for Repeal
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Log Cabin Republicans Calls for Full Repeal of Failed `Don`t Ask, Don`t Tell` Policy
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A survey conducted by Gallup showed that fifty-eight percent of self-identified conservatives and Republicans support repeal of the policy.
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LGBT Response To Obama`s Statement To Repeal DADT
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HRC, Lambda Legal and others comment on Obama's State of the Union Message Regarding the Military`s `Don`t Ask, Don`t Tell` policy.
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Log Cabin Republicans Responds to State of the Union Address
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Obama`s First Year In Office Marked By Double-Speak, Failed Promises To LGBT Community
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Human Rights Campaign Releases Comprehensive State-By-State Legislative Report
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More Pro-LGBT Bills Passed in 2009 than in 2008 & 2007 Combined
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Hawaii State Senate Approves HB 444 SD1
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Civil Unions bill now heads to state House for consideration
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Gay Chorus To Visit Proposition 8 Strongholds
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San Francisco Gay Men`s Chorus` `Freedom Tour` a first
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HRC Applauds Cindy and Meghan McCain for Standing Up to Support Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples
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John McCain`s Wife and Daughter Also Pose for Photos Lending Their Public Support to the NOH8 Campaign, An Effort Protesting California`s Discriminatory Prop. 8 Law Banning Marriages for Same-Sex Couples
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Courage Campaign responds to Cease and Desist letter from Prop 8 supporters
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Rejects claim that parody of ProtectMarriage.com logo is an infringement of copyright; Cites ProtectMarriage.com claim that image of family of two mothers and two children is `substantially indistinguishable` from image of family headed by a man and woman
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Two Municipalities Pass Ordinances In Favor Of Equality
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The Miami Beach ordinance passed first reading last October. In 1992, Miami Beach became the first city in South Florida to pass such a Human Rights Ordinance, but other municipalities had since adopted stronger and better laws in the 17 intervening years.
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Human Rights Campaign Applauds D.C. Superior Court Decision Rejecting Anti-Marriage Equality Initiative for the Second Time
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Lawsuit Brought by Anti-Marriage Equality Activists and Supported by 39 Republican Members of Congress Sought to Force an Initiative Banning Same-Sex Marriage in D.C.
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Text Of Ted Olson Opening Statement In PROP. 8 Trial
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This case is about marriage and equality. Plaintiffs are being denied both the right to marry, and the right to equality under the law.
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New Jersey Senate Rejects Marriage Bill for Same-Sex Couples
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The loss underscores that civil unions are not the equivalent of marriage
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Administration Adds Gender Identity To Equal Employment Opportunity Policies
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Policy Marks First Time Transgender Individuals Are Explicitly Protected In Federal Employment
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After 22 Years, HIV Travel and Immigration Ban Lifted
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`The United States of America has moved one step closer to helping combat the stigma and ignorance that still too often guides public policy debates around HIV/AIDS,` said HRC President Joe Solmonese
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DC Mayor Signs Marriage Equality Bill Into Law
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Pending Conclusion of Congressional Review Period,
Washington, D.C. Would Join Five States in Recognizing Marriage Equality
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District of Columbia Mayor Signs Marriage Equality Bill
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Statement from Executive Director Jennifer Chrisler
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Human Rights Campaign Continues `Support Those That Support Us` Campaign
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Highlighting Stark Contrasts in LGBT Policies within the Wireless Industry
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Legislation Offering Equal Employment Benefits for LGBT Federal Employees Clears Senate Committee
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Human Rights Campaign lauds Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee`s successful markup of Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act
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New Report Documents `Decade of Progress` on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equality in America
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Study points to dramatic gains between 2000 and 2009
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D.C. Council Gives Final Passage to Same-Sex Marriage Bill
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Mayor Fenty Says He Will Sign; Pending Conclusion of Congressional Review Period, Washington, D.C. Would Join Five States in Recognizing Marriage Equality
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New York Adding Non-Discrimination Policy For Transgender State Employees
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New York State To Become Seventh State to Offer Job Protections to Transgender Public Employees. Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund Hails Governor Paterson`s Signing Tomorrow of Executive Order Barring Discrimination Against Transgender State Employees
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NBJC Congratulates Nation`s First Black Lesbian State Representative
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Simone Bell Joins Alex Wan as Newly Elected LGBT Lawmakers
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New York Senate Rejects Marriage Bill for Same-Sex Couples
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New York leaves Same-sex couples without full protection of the law
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New York Teamsters Fund Denies Benefits to Same-Sex Spouse
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Lambda Legal Advocates on the Family’s Behalf --`Under New York`s rule recognizing out-of-state marriages, Jackie and Marylou are legal spouses; the New York State Teamsters Benefit Fund is ignoring its obligation to its long-time member and leaving this family vulnerable.`
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Lambda Legal Calls for More Education and Time to Restore Marriage Equality in California
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`While we're within striking distance, we're not there yet.`
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Court Sets Date for Trial to Strike-Down 'Don`t Ask, Don`t Tell`
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Justice Department Asserts That Recent Statements By President In Support Of Repealing `DADT` Policy Has Had Zero Impact On Actual Position Of U.S. Government
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FBI Reports 11 Percent Increase in Victims of Hate Crimes Based on Sexual Orientation in 2008
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Report shows rise in lesbian and gay hate crimes for third year in a row
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Human Rights Campaign Encourages Consumers to `Support Those That Support Us` with Buying for Equality in 2010
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In time for the holiday season, new guide gives consumers tool for buying products from lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender friendly companies
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Florida Competitive Workforce Bill Filed To Add Anti-Discrimination Protections Statewide
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As the Competitive Workforce Bill was being filed, the Tampa City Council voted to add `gender identity and gender expression` to its existing human right ordinance, which already includes sexual orientation protections.
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Long Beach City Council Unanimously Passes Equal Benefits Ordinance
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Historic Law Was Introduced by Openly Gay Councilmember Robert Garcia
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Chief Judge of Ninth Circuit Orders Spousal Benefits for Lesbian Court Employee
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Karen Golinski to receive back pay and health benefits for wife
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Legislation Offering Equal Employment Benefits for LGBT Federal Employees Moves Forward
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Legislation Offering Equal Employment Benefits for LGBT Federal Employees Clears Key House Committee
Human Rights Campaign lauds House Oversight and Government Reform Committee for successful markup of Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act
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Lambda Legal Files Federal Lawsuit Seeking to Block Elimination of Domestic Partner Benefits for Gay and Lesbian State Employees
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`…the state is pulling away a vital lifeline that all workers need. This is simply cruel and saves the state next to nothing.`
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Ken Keechl Elected Mayor of Broward County
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Commissioner Becomes Highest-ranking Openly Gay Mayor in the Country
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Human Rights Campaign Releases New Employer`s Guide to Adoption Benefit Programs
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Resource outlines best practices for LGBT inclusion in employee adoption benefits
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