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  • 2007

    Local Activism

    December

  • Community forum on marriage equality set for Dec. 6 12/05/07
  • Rosendall counters 'ex-gay' advocate 12/02/07
  • GLAA flyer: Civil Marriage Equality — a Marathon Effort 12/01/07
  • November

  • Hate crime forum set for Dec. 4 11/30/07
  • GLAA supports Lanier on police liaison units 11/30/07
  • GLAA testifies on DCPS Health Standards 11/27/07
  • Frank Kameny Writes Tom Brokaw 11/26/07
  • GLAA Celebrates House Passage of ENDA 11/07/07
  • October

  • GLAA Supports ENDA (H.R. 3685) and Baldwin Amendment 10/21/07
  • GLAA aids effort to expand Nationals non-discrimination policy 10/21/07
  • Summersgill testifies on Domestic Partnership Amendments Act 10/19/07
  • Polikoff testifies on Domestic Partnership Amendments Act 10/19/07
  • GLAA endorses Domestic Partnership Amendments Act 10/19/07
  • ENDAgate (Rosendall, Metro Weekly) 10/18/07
  • NAACP task force criticizes Lanier for comments on De Onté Rawlings shooting 10/10/07
  • Barney Frank: 'sensible and real progress' 10/09/07
  • Lambda Legal Responds to Representative Barney Frank 10/04/07
  • Barney Frank on Lambda Legal's analysis 10/03/07
  • Lambda Legal's Analysis of Stripped Down Version of ENDA: Gender Identity Protections Gone and Inadequate Protections for Lesbians, Gay Men and Bisexuals 10/01/07
  • NAACP task force writes Chief Lanier on new MPD command team 10/01/07
  • GLAA joins over 100 LGBT organizations opposing sexual-orientation-only nondiscrimination legislation 10/01/07
  • September

  • GLAA Action Alert: support transgender-inclusive ENDA 09/30/07
  • Rep. Barney Frank on ENDA (The Bilerico Project) 09/28/07
  • National LGBT Organizations Stand for Inclusive ENDA 09/27/07
  • Where They Stand: D.C. Officials on Defending Gay Families compiled 9/16/07
  • August

  • GLAA comments on draft Health Learning Standards 08/02/07
  • GLAA Urges District to settle Kenda Kirby case promptly 08/01/07
  • July

  • Polikoff testifies for GLAA, urges strengthening of Paid Sick and Safe Days Act 07/09/07
  • GLAA endorses Rick Morgan for Public Service Commission 07/02/07
  • DCPS Draft Health Learning Standards 07/02/07
  • June

  • Summersgill charts completion of domestic partnership project 06/29/07
  • GLAA endorses two domestic partner-related bills 06/29/07
  • GLAA Alert: Rep. Goode targets DPs in DC Appropriations bill 06/27/07
  • GLAA Update: Meeting with Chief Lanier on GLLU 06/20/07
  • NAACP task force writes to Chief Lanier on biased policing and liaison units 06/20/07
  • Stein Club votes strong support of GLLU 06/19/07
  • GLAA Action Alert: Stop Decentralization of GLLU 06/14/07
  • ACLU/NCA defends club relocation bill 06/11/07
  • GLAA Update: Bill 17-109 (as amended) passes first reading 06/05/07
  • May

  • GLAA delivers petitions in support of club relocation bill 05/31/07
  • GLAA Talking points on Bill 17-109 05/31/07
  • GLAA Urges District to Settle with EEO Expert Wronged by FEMS 05/22/07
  • GLAA to Mayor: Please settle Kenda Kirby case 05/22/07
  • GLAA urges support for Graham's club relocation bill 05/06/07
  • April

  • GLAA joins ACLU/NCA in opposing criminalization of underage drinking 04/26/07
  • GLAA supports proposed budget for Office of Police Complaints 04/25/07
  • GLAA endorses Rubin for Fire/EMS Chief 04/25/07
  • Awards presented at GLAA 36th Anniversary Reception 04/19/07
  • Brick: Welcoming Remarks for GLAA's 35th Anniversary Reception 04/19/07
  • Rosendall presents award to Sheila Alexander-Reid 04/19/07
  • Coudriet presents award to DC Appleseed Center for Law and Justice 04/19/07
  • Brick presents award to Charles C. Francis 04/19/07
  • Summersgill presents award to Jason Juffras 04/19/07
  • Kameny presents award to Charles H. Ramsey 04/19/07
  • Howell presents award to Kenneth L. Saunders 04/19/07
  • Kameny offers Founders Toast on GLAA 36th anniversary 04/19/07
  • Contending with Hate Crimes (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 04/19/07
  • ACLU/NCA testifies against criminalization of underage drinking 04/18/07
  • Howell testifies on FY08 budget for Office of Human Rights 04/18/07
  • Velasquez testifies on FY08 budget for Office of Human Rights 04/18/07
  • OHR benchmark analysis on probable cause in discrimination allegations 04/18/07
  • Rosendall speaks at rally for D.C. voting rights 04/15/07
  • Joe Carrillo responds to District II Board of Education Questionnaire 04/06/07
  • "I HAVE REAL WORK TO DO" (Kirchick, The New Republic Online) 04/06/07
  • Court rules against Fire/EMS Department in Kenda Kirby discrimination case 04/03/07
  • March

  • Brown, Washington, Rice, Levine, and Rahman Top GLAA Ratings for May 1 Special Elections 03/28/07
  • Points Breakdown for GLAA 2007 Special Election Candidate Ratings 03/28/07
  • Michael A. Brown responds to Ward 4 D.C. Council Questionnaire 03/28/07
  • Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler responds to Ward 4 D.C. Council Questionnaire 03/28/07
  • Artee "RT" Milligan responds to Ward 4 D.C. Council Questionnaire 03/28/07
  • Charles C. Gaither responds to Ward 4 D.C. Council Questionnaire 03/28/07
  • Muriel Bowser responds to Ward 4 D.C. Council Questionnaire 03/28/07
  • Renee Bowser responds to Ward 4 D.C. Council Questionnaire 03/28/07
  • Lisa P. Bass responds to Ward 4 D.C. Council Questionnaire 03/28/07
  • Carroll Green responds to Ward 4 D.C. Council Questionnaire 03/28/07
  • Johnnie Scott Rice responds to Ward 7 D.C. Council Questionnaire 03/28/07
  • Emily Y. Washington responds to Ward 7 D.C. Council Questionnaire 03/28/07
  • James Jennings responds to Ward 7 D.C. Council Questionnaire 03/28/07
  • Greg Rhett responds to Ward 7 D.C. Council Questionnaire 03/28/07
  • Kirk Adair responds to Ward 7 D.C. Council Questionnaire 03/28/07
  • Yvette M. Alexander responds to Ward 7 D.C. Council Questionnaire 03/28/07
  • Cleve Mesidor responds to Ward 7 D.C. Council Questionnaire 03/28/07
  • Martin Levine responds to District II Board of Education Questionnaire 03/28/07
  • Mai Abdul Rahman responds to District II Board of Education Questionnaire 03/28/07
  • Celia Bassols responds to District II Board of Education Questionnaire 03/28/07
  • Sekou Biddle responds to District II Board of Education Questionnaire 03/28/07
  • Ann Holiday responds to District II Board of Education Questionnaire 03/28/07
  • A Global Gay Report Card (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 03/22/07
  • GLAA celebrates as new domestic partnership joint filing law takes effect 03/21/07
  • SLDN announces Lobby Day 2007 03/19/07
  • GLAA Applauds Pepco for Adopting Domestic Partner Benefits 03/19/07
  • GLAA declines to endorse Lanier as police chief 03/16/07
  • Cheh thanks PEPCO for adopting domestic partner benefits 03/15/07
  • PEPCO agrees to provide domestic partner benefits 03/15/07
  • Pepco writes to Cheh on new Domestic Partner policy 03/14/07
  • All Gay/HIV Citations in New State Dept Human Rights Report Available on the Web (The Petrelis Files) 03/11/07
  • GLAA prepares extract of State Dept. Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 2006 03/09/06
  • GLAA testifies on Office of Human Rights 03/02/07
  • Velasquez testifies for Office of Human Rights 03/02/07
  • Dorsey testifies for Commission on Human Rights 03/02/07
  • February

  • GLAA thanks Washington Gas for domestic partner benefits 02/27/07
  • GLAA amends testimony on Kane confirmation to PSC to reflect advances at Washington Gas 02/27/07
  • GLAA Withdraws Protest of Proposed Rate Increase for Washington Gas 02/26/07
  • Cheh urges PEPCO to adopt domestic partner benefits 02/23/07
  • GLAA endorses Betty Ann Kane for Public Service Commission 02/21/07
  • GLAA endorses HPV Vaccination and Reporting Act 02/09/07
  • GLAA testifies on Velasquez nomination for Office of Human Rights 02/09/07
  • Velasquez testifies on his nomination for Office of Human Rights 02/09/07
  • January

  • GLAA Announces 2007 Distinguished Service Awards 01/24/07
  • GLAA protests rate increases by PEPCO and Washington Gas Light 01/03/07
  • News

    December

  • New Year Brings New Unions in NH (The Associated Press) 12/31/07
  • Nepal Court Rules for Gay Rights (The Associated Press) 12/21/07
  • Into the Sunset
    Dakota Cowgirl/Titan's Ramrod shuts its doors
    (Metro Weekly) 12/21/07
  • Whitman-Walker turning over Pride to new entity
    Church group, gay center vie for friendly takeover of parade, festival
    (The Washington Blade) 12/21/07
  • Local gay couples earn less than married counterparts
    New statistics ‘defy stereotypes’ about same-sex partners
    (The Washington Blade) 12/21/07
  • Local trans gender group wary of police dealings
    GLLU explains rationale behind new general order
    (The Washington Blade) 12/21/07
  • HIV/AIDS Report Card
    DC Appleseed Center pleased by progress
    (Metro Weekly) 12/20/07
  • Mum's the Word
    Police, Metro, victim reveal no new information or video in hate-crime investigation
    (Metro Weekly) 12/20/07
  • Uruguay OKs gay unions in Latin American first (Reuters) 12/18/07
  • Hungary legalizes same-sex civil partnerships (Reuters) 12/18/07
  • Archbishop: No Change Over Gay Bishop (The Associated Press) 12/14/07
  • Activists embrace incremental progress on marriage
    Many fear congressional intervention, seek DP expansion
    (The Washington Blade) 12/14/07
  • Graham seeks Metro probe into gay bashing
    Man injured in attack aboard deserted subway car
    (The Washington Blade) 12/14/07
  • Hate Rail
    Local man says mugging escalated into anti-gay hate crime on Metro
    (Metro Weekly) 12/13/07
  • Three Unwise Men (Bay Windows) 12/13/07
  • Schools Lag Amid Gains On D.C. HIV Report Card (The Washington Post) 12/12/07
  • HIV-AIDS Grades (The Washington Post) 12/12/07
  • One School Shows Prevention Requires More Than a Health Class (Courtland Milloy, The Washington Post) 12/12/07
  • Crime haunts ANC, hopes slim for change under Zuma (Reuters) 12/12/07
  • HIV Clueless
    What Mike Huckabee hasn't learned
    (Editorial, The Washington Post) 12/11/07
  • Lawmakers Protest HIV/AIDS Travel Rule (The Associated Press) 12/11/07
  • AIDS Comments Alarm Ryan White's Mother (The Associated Press) 12/11/07
  • Gay Man Attacked on Metro Friday Night (DCist) 12/10/07
  • Huckabee Stands by AIDS Statement (The Associated Press) 12/09/07
  • Episcopal Diocese Votes to Secede (The Washington Post) 12/09/07
  • Obscure Regulation Is the Next Act in Same-Sex Marriage Drama (The Washington Post) 12/09/07
  • Huckabee Wanted to Isolate AIDS Patients (The Associated Press) 12/08/07
  • Court: Gay Couple Can't Divorce in RI (The Associated Press) 12/07/07
  • Slain NYC Gay Man Is Remembered (The Associated Press) 12/07/07
  • Hill Negotiators Drop Hate-Crime Provision
    Measure Sought to Extend Protections Based on Gender, Sexual Orientation, Disability
    (The Washington Post) 12/07/07
  • Hate Talk
    Forum looks at perceived spike in D.C. hate crimes
    (Metro Weekly) 12/06/07
  • Case Closed in 2 Deaths Within Days in Apartment (The Washington Post) 12/06/07
  • Former HRC staffer charged in sex sting
    McHaney fired from job in Cantwell’s office
    (The Washington Blade) 12/05/07
  • Ex-community center official charged with wire fraud
    Bruening accused of stealing funds from deceased lesbian activist
    (The Washington Blade) 12/05/07
  • Episcopal Church Faces Possible Major Defection (Reuters) 12/05/07
  • Newly HIV-Infected Gay Men Select Other Infected Partners (The Washington Post) 12/05/07
  • Williams Institute releases DC Census Snapshot 12/05/07
  • Summersgill updates summary of rights and responsibilities of DC Domestic Partners 12/05/07
  • Ex-Ambassador Criticizes Rice
    Envoy Unhappy With State Department's Treatment of Gays
    (The Washington Post) 12/05/07
  • New Allegations Test Craig's New Boldness
    Once-Retiring Idaho Senator Keeps Fighting
    (The Washington Post) 12/04/07
  • One-Third of HIV-Infected Gay Men Have Unsafe Sex: CDC (HealthDay Reporter) 12/03/07
  • Paper: 8 Men Claim Encounters With Craig (The Associated Press) 12/03/07
  • In Pa., Scouts Refuse to Lift Ban
    Chapter to Ignore City's Order to Alter Policy Excluding Gays
    (The Washington Post) 12/03/07
  • Kirchick: Leftist excuses for Muslim homophobia (The New Republic) 12/02/07
  • Neil Alexander obituary (scroll down) (The Washington Post) 12/02/07
  • When It Comes to AIDS, a Tale of Two Washingtons (The Washington Post) 12/02/07
  • November

  • In the Works
    The District is ready to hit the ground running on needle-exchange programs
    (Editorial, The Washington Post) 11/30/07
  • Protest, Forums To Mark AIDS Day
    Commemoration Comes After Sweeping Report On Infection Rate in D.C.
    (The Washington Post) 11/30/07
  • Marriage returns to the spotlight at D.C. forum
    Some members of new activist group say city moving too slowly on issue
    (The Washington Blade) 11/30/07
  • Fenty vows renewed HIV fight
    New report shows D.C. has highest AIDS rate in the country
    (The Washington Blade) 11/30/07
  • Clinton, AIDS and evangelicals make unusual trio (Reuters) 11/29/07
  • Same-Sex Marriage Good for the Economy? (The Washington Post) 11/29/07
  • GOP Gay Group Slams Romney in New Ad (The Associated Press) 11/29/07
  • For the Children
    Khadijah Tribble looks at - and after - the District's children of HIV/AIDS (plus World AIDS Day events)
    (Metro Weekly) 11/29/07
  • Local Loss
    Local judge, activist, leather leader Neil Alexander dies
    (Metro Weekly) 11/29/07
  • Withdrawal symptoms (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 11/29/07
  • China AIDS rate slows, main transmission now sex (Reuters) 11/29/07
  • U.S. Set to Deport Gay Iranian (Gay City News)) 11/29/07
  • Gay general makes waves at YouTube debate
    Amid boos, Kerr calls for end to 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
    (The Washington Blade) 11/28/07
  • More Testing Pledged On HIV
    Increasing Giveaway Of Condoms Also Part of D.C. Strategy
    (The Washington Post) 11/27/07
  • Study Calls HIV in D.C. A 'Modern Epidemic'
    More Than 80 Percent Of Recent Cases Were Among Black Residents
    (The Washington Post) 11/26/07
  • Information Is the Cure (Helen Epstein, The Washington Post) 11/25/07
  • Montgomery County, MD: Leggett Signs Transgender Protection Bill (The Washington Post) 11/22/07
  • U.N. to Cut Estimate Of AIDS Epidemic
    Population With Virus Overstated by Millions
    (The Washington Post) 11/20/07
  • Hate Crime Reporting Uneven
    Miss. Cites None, Following Trend In Much of South
    (The Washington Post) 11/20/07
  • Philadelphia Gives Boy Scouts Ultimatum
    City Solicitor Tells Branch to Renounce Its Ban on Gays or Lose Rent Subsidy
    (The Washington Post) 11/19/07
  • Hate Crimes Rose 8 Percent in 2006 (The Associated Press) 11/19/07
  • ENDA: a step forward (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 11/15/07
  • Trial Begins in Clash Over Va. Church Property (The Washington Post) 11/14/07
  • Montgomery County, MD: Transgender Bill Passes Easily Despite Protests (The Washington Post) 11/14/07 County Joins 13 States in Outlawing Discrimination Based on Person's Gender Identity (The Washington Post) 11/13/07
  • Montgomery County, MD: Transgender Bill May Be Close to Passing
    Legislation to Protect Against Gender Identity Bias Drops Bathroom Stipulations
    (The Washington Post) 11/11/07
  • MD: Montgomery Wisely Keeps Anti-Discrimination Law For Transgender People Out of Public Restrooms (Marc Fisher, The Washington Post) 11/11/07
  • The Shopkeeper Whose Sign Was 'Open' (The Washington Post) 11/09/07
  • Montgomery County, MD: Protest Continues Against Transgender Bias Bill (The Washington Post) 11/08/07
  • Traditionalist Pressure Mounts on Anglican Communion (Reuters) 11/08/07
  • Hard Lessons: Simon Nkoli and the Gay Rights Fight in South Africa (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 11/08/07
  • AIDS Vaccine Doesn't Guard Against Virus (The Associated Press) 11/07/07
  • Dutch call on aid recipients to improve gay rights (Reuters) 11/07/07
  • Rep. John Lewis speaks on ENDA 11/07/07
  • Rep. Barney Frank speaks on ENDA 11/07/07
  • How They Voted: Gay Rights (The Associated Press) 11/07/07
  • House Passes Job Bias Ban (The Associated Press) 11/07/07
  • Lawmakers vote to protect gay, lesbian workers (Reuters) 11/07/07
  • Roll Call vote on ENDA (Clerk of U.S. House) 11/07/07
  • House passes historic ENDA vote
    Baldwin withdraws trans amendment
    (The Washington Blade) 11/07/07
  • Openly Gay Candidates, Incumbents Win Across the Country (EDGE Boston) 11/07/07
  • Shocked, Shocked: Abstinence Not Curbing Teen Sex 11/07/07
  • Gay Rights Group Supports Job Bias Ban (The Associated Press) 11/06/07
  • Poll: 70% of LGBT Respondents Support Noninclusive ENDA 11/06/07
  • Solidarity On ENDA Trans Inclusion Unravels 11/06/07
  • ENDA Heading to Floor This Week (Gay City News) 11/05/07
  • Scientists Track Time and Place of HIV's Arrival (The Washington Post) 11/05/07
  • A Vehicle for Self-Expression? Not on These Roads. (Marc Fisher, The Washington Post) 11/04/07
  • A Civil Rights Watershed
    The House votes to outlaw job discrimination based on sexual orientation.
    (Editorial, The Washington Post) 11/03/07
  • Gay Republicans come out of the closet (Reuters) 11/02/07
  • Gay clubs miss chance to move to Ward 5
    Straight venues expected to win license transfer under Graham bill
    (The Washington Blade) 11/02/07
  • Basile: The long road to equality (Basile, The Washington Blade) 11/02/07
  • Gay Wage Gap (The Washington Post) 11/01/07
  • 11 Million Awarded in Funeral Protest Suit (The Washington Post) 11/01/07
  • October

  • Methodist Transgender Minister May Stay (The Associated Press) 10/30/07
  • Fred Thompson Quizzed on Civil Unions (The Associated Press) 10/29/07
  • Despite Protests, McClurkin's Guest Star Turn For Obama a Crowd Pleaser (The Washington Post) 10/29/07
  • MD: A Call for Unity on Same-Sex Unions (The Washington Post) 10/28/07
  • Religious Americans: Political Tide Turning (The Washington Post) 10/27/07
  • Don't Ask
    The military cruises a gay Internet site for employees, albeit briefly.
    (Editorial, The Washington Post) 10/26/07
  • Obama stands by ‘ex-gay’ minister despite protests
    McClurkin remains part of campaign event over HRC and donor objections
    (The Washington Blade) 10/26/07
  • United ENDA’s exaggerations
    There is no evidence for claim that gays oppose incremental approach to rights.
    (Carpenter, The Washington Blade) 10/26/07
  • Marylanders Lean Left on Gay Marriage, Death Penalty (The Washington Post) 10/26/07
  • Animus in the Aisles
    Gay couple claims to have been kicked out of U Street Rite Aid for ''hugging''
    (Metro Weekly) 10/25/07
  • Red October (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 10/25/07
  • Discriminating Tastes
    Gay lobby gets riled by Nats employment policy.
    (Washington City Paper) 10/24/07
  • Group to Obama: Drop Singer From Tour (The Associated Press) 10/23/07
  • Carpenter: Bush to veto ENDA? 10/23/07
  • D.C. gay groups buck trend on ENDA
    Some state activists will urge ‘no’ vote on gay-only bill
    (The Washington Blade) 10/19/07
  • Bill to Protect Gay Workers Advances (The Associated Press) 10/18/07
  • Brett's Back
    Police chief appoints former Gay and Lesbian Liason Unit head as supervisor of all liaison units, issues transgender order
    (Metro Weekly) 10/18/07
  • Quandary Over Gay Rights Bill: Is It Better to Protect Some or None? (The Washington Post) 10/18/07
  • Anti-Gay Church: Thompson Agreed With Us (The Associated Press) 10/17/07
  • New Anglican row emerges with gay blessing request (Reuters) 10/15/07
  • Study Seeks DNA Clues on Homosexuality (The Associated Press) 10/15/07
  • MPD Issues Policy Regarding the Treatment of Transgender Individuals 10/15/07
  • Vatican Official Insists He's Not Gay (The Associated Press) 10/14/07
  • Vatican Bars Gay Cleric After TV Program (The Associated Press) 10/13/07
  • Gay Groups Reach Out to Straight Allies (The Associated Press) 10/13/07
  • Schwarzenegger Vetoes Gay Marriage (The Associated Press) 10/12/07
  • House to move ahead with gay-only ENDA
    Trans activists lack votes for inclusive bill
    (The Washington Blade Online) 10/12/07
  • Baker defends Rosendall and GLAA on marriage effort (scroll down to 2nd letter) (The Washington Blade) 10/12/07 10/12/07
  • D.C. gay police unit remains in transition
    Parson takes new post; Jova moves to 3rd District
    (The Washington Blade) 10/12/07
  • Probe continues in deaths of two gay D.C. visitors
    N.Y. men reportedly had worked as escorts; witness says both took pills
    (The Washington Blade) 10/12/07
  • Pelosi warns against ‘all or nothing’ ENDA
    House Speaker says early lobbying campaign fell short
    (The Washington Blade) 10/12/07
  • Gay Rights Backers Split on Bias Bill (The Associated Press) 10/11/07
  • Barney Frank press conference highlights 10/11/07
  • HAA calling for HIV/AIDS listings
    DC's Department of Health updating Directory of Services
    (Metro Weekly) 10/11/07
  • Principle and pragmatism in ENDA (Carpenter, Bay Area Reporter) 10/11/07
  • `Dear Abby' Says She's for Gay Marriage (The Associated Press) 10/10/07
  • Work Fails to Block Ore. Gay Rights Law (The Associated Press) 10/08/07
  • Colleagues Defend Officers in Shooting (The Washington Post) 10/07/07
  • HRC trans board member resigns
    Rose decries group's position on ENDA
    (The Washington Blade Online) 10/03/07
  • Republican Senator, Foe Seek Gay Vote
    Move Highlights Shifting Political Scene in Northern Virginia
    (The Washington Post) 10/03/07
  • Bill Stalls Over Transgender Protections (The Associated Press) 10/02/07
  • D.C. Police Investigating Two Deaths in Same Apartment (The Washington Post) 10/02/07
  • Pink Panic In the GOP (Jonathan Capehart, The Washington Post) 10/01/07
  • September

  • I'm Here, President Ahmadinejad (The Washington Post) 09/30/07
  • Senate Votes to Extend Hate-Crimes Law to Gays (The Washington Post) 09/28/07
  • ENDA hits a snag over trans inclusion
    House Democrats poised to drop gender identity provision in bill
    (The Washington Blade) 09/28/07
  • A Civil Rights Law
    Employment discrimination against gays and lesbians should be outlawed.
    (Editorial, The Washington Post) 09/28/07
  • Chicago Cop Accused of Anti-Gay Fracas (The Associated Press) 09/27/07
  • Mean Streets
    Police investigating three possible hate crimes
    (Metro Weekly) 09/27/07
  • Workplace Warriors
    Out and Equal brings the fight for job equality to D.C.
    (Metro Weekly) 09/27/07
  • Call to Arms
    Aubrey Sarvis comes to SLDN with a mission to get DADT repealed
    (Metro Weekly) 09/27/07
  • A Bipartisan Marriage Fight (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 09/27/07
  • With O'Malley, Flip-Flops and Twisting Tongues (Marc Fisher, The Washington Post) 09/27/07
  • Maryland's Ban on Same-Sex Marriage (Bob Dardano, letter, The Washington Post) 09/27/07
  • Craig to Stay in Office for Time Being (The Associated Press) 09/27/07
  • Pace Repeats View That Gay Sex Immoral (The Associated Press) 09/26/07
  • Episcopalians Vow Restraint On Election of Gay Bishops (The Associated Press) 09/26/07
  • Woman Shot Near Supermarket
    Attack by Another Female Is Apparently Domestic, Police Say
    (The Washington Post) 09/26/07
  • Police Investigate as a Hate Crime Attack on Man Leaving Nightclub (The Washington Post) 09/25/07
  • Episcopalians Try to Prevent Split (The Associated Press) 09/25/07
  • Ahmadinejad: "In Iran, we don't have homosexuals" (The Associated Press) 09/24/07
  • Same-Sex Marriage Battle Quickly Moves to Next Arena: The Assembly (The Washington Post) 09/23/07
  • Anglican gay deadline looms in New Orleans(Reuters) 09/23/07
  • Analysis: Anglicans Already Breaking Up (The Associated Press) 09/23/07
  • Pardon Poor Larry Craig (Frank Rich, The New York Times)
    Rich quotes Frank Kameny on "a false arrest and a malfeasant prosecution." 09/23/07
  • Obit: David Carliner; Active in Unpopular Causes (The Washington Post) 09/23/07
  • Protecting Maryland's Diverse Families (Nancy D. Polikoff, The Washington Post) 09/23/07
  • AIDS Vaccine Fails, So Merck Is Ending Study (The Associated Press) 09/22/07
  • A Defeat for Gay Marriage
    Maryland's legislature should take up the challenge in a Court of Appeals decision.
    (Editorial, The Washington Post) 09/22/07
  • Anglican Leader Plays Down Schism (The Washington Post) 09/22/07
  • Three juveniles charged in Chinatown gay-bashing spree (The Washington Blade) 09/21/07
  • Gay is still good
    The slogan that sums up one man’s life’s work remains relevant 40 years later.
    (Kameny, The Washington Blade) 09/21/07
  • Anglican Leader Urges Church To Find Accord Amid Turmoil
    Episcopal Leaders Weighing Same-Sex Unions, Gay Clergy
    (The Washington Post) 09/21/07
  • PFAW's Gay Ambassador
    James Hormel talks about People for the American Way's GLBT agenda ahead of the D.C. Gala
    (Metro Weekly) 09/20/07
  • Transgender Assault
    Juvenile males involved in altercation with TG female in Northwest DC
    (Metro Weekly) 09/20/07
  • Marriage Blow to Maryland
    Activists disappointed, not discouraged, by Court of Appeals decision
    (Metro Weekly) 09/20/07
  • Opening Night And Not a Thing to Wear (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 09/20/07
  • Md. Senate President Won't Back Gay Unions
    Advocates Vow to Fight For Marriage Equality
    (The Washington Post) 09/20/07
  • Prof. William N. Eskridge on MD Supreme Court ruling (The Washington Post Online) 09/19/07
  • Federal Bill Would Ban Bias on Sexual Orientation
    (The Washington Post) 09/19/07
  • Md. Ban On Gay Marriage Is Upheld
    Law Does Not Deny Basic Rights, Is Not Biased, Court Rules
    (The Washington Post) 09/19/07
  • At Nellie's Sports Bar, Some Food to Root For (The Washington Post) 09/19/07
  • Senators Block D.C. Vote Bill, Delivering Possibly Fatal Blow (The Washington Post) 09/19/07
  • Romney Targets Gay Marriage in New Ad (The Washington Post) 09/18/07
  • Plaintiffs Face Aftermath of Md. Court Decision (The Washington Post) 09/18/07
  • Maryland's Gay Marriage Ruling: Can You Spell Confused? (Marc Fisher, The Washington Post) 09/18/07
  • 11th-Hour Pressure Applied on D.C. Vote
    Senate Takes Up Key Motion Today
    (The Washington Post) 09/18/07
  • Gay Activists Hopeful on Job Bias Ban (The Associated Press) 09/17/07
  • For Gay Couples, Bonding in New England
    Region Offers Welcoming Sites For Civil Unions
    (The Washington Post) 09/16/07
  • Rules to Follow For Tying the Knot (The Washington Post) 09/16/07
  • Anglican Leader in U.S. Over Gay Bishop (The Associated Press) 09/15/07
  • Number of Partners Doesn't Explain Gay HIV Rate (HealthDay Reporter) 09/13/07
  • Permanent Position
    Dyer Named Permanent Director of GLBT Office
    (Metro Weekly) 09/13/07
  • PFOX's Tall Tale?
    Gay activist asks ex-gay leader to resign
    (Metro Weekly) 09/13/07
  • Mike Rogers and the Ethics of Outing (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 09/13/07
  • Gay Muslim documentary coming out at Toronto (Reuters) 09/12/07
  • Satiated By Craig Scandal, Gay Outer Backs Off Staffers (The Washington Post) 09/10/07
  • At Smithsonian, Gay Rights Is Out of the Closet, Into the Attic
    Activist Frank Kameny's Memorabilia Are Now Signs of Progress
    (The Washington Post) 09/08/07
  • Dyer appointment becomes official
    D.C. mayor names local activist to leadership post
    (The Washington Blade Online) 09/07/07
  • Who Among Us Would Cast the First Stone? This Guy (Marc Fisher, The Washington Post) 09/06/07
  • Homophobic TV Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies (The Washington Post) 09/06/07
  • Saying Goodbye to Cheryl
    After apartment fire and battle with leukemia, local lesbian historian dies
    (Metro Weekly) 09/06/07
  • Honoring Heroes
    GLBT Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with reception and exhibit at The Center
    (Metro Weekly) 09/06/07
  • Back to School
    GenderPAC tracks equality in academia
    (Metro Weekly) 09/06/07
  • Reframing Public Morality (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 09/06/07
  • His Lifer Story (Rosendall, Metro Weekly) 09/06/07
  • Beloved local activist succumbs to cancer
    ‘Icon’ Cheryl Spector remembered for dedication to gay community
    (The Washington Blade Online) 09/05/07
  • Calling Out 'Hypocrisy' on the Hill
    For Gay Blogger, Craig's Resignation Is Just the Latest on His List
    (The Washington Post) 09/04/07
  • Hypocritical? Don't Ask. (William Saletan, The Washington Post) 09/02/07
  • Uganda consecrates U.S. conservative as bishop (Reuters) 09/02/07
  • For a Day, Gay Marriage Is Legal in Iowa (The Associated Press) 09/01/07
  • A Sting He Didn't Deserve (The Washington Post) 09/01/07
  • Senator Craig Announces Resignation
    Embattled Idaho Republican Lawmaker to Step Down Sept 30
    (The Washington Post) 09/01/07
  • Peas in a Disingenuous Pod (Colbert I. King, The Washington Post) 09/01/07
  • August

  • Kameny pickets featured in Smithsonian exhibit (YouTube video) 08/31/07
  • Cash Back
    Capital Pride reimbursed by the District for street festival security fees
    (Metro Weekly) 08/30/07
  • Stein Club's Accolades
    Gay Democrats announced their 2007 awardees
    (Metro Weekly) 08/30/07
  • The Poltroon and the Groom (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 08/30/07
  • Mr. Craig's Secret
    The senator's handling of his arrest has only compounded the damage to his career.
    (The Washington Post) 08/30/07
  • For Idaho Paper And Reporter, Craig Story Posed a Moral Dilemma (Howard Kurtz, The Washington Post) 08/30/07
  • Tapping Into The Secrets Of the Stall
    Experts Say Anonymous Sex In Public Places Is A Compulsive Behavior
    (The Washington Post) 08/30/07
  • GOP Leaders Strip Craig Of Committee Assignments (The Washington Post) 08/30/07
  • Kenya consecrates conservative U.S. clerics as bishops (Reuters) 08/30/07
  • Idaho Senator Asserts: 'I Never Have Been Gay'
    GOP Leadership Seeks Ethics Inquiry
    (The Washington Post) 08/29/07
  • Gays Scornful of Senator's Statement (The Associated Press) 08/29/07
  • Lesbian Among Episcopal Bishop Nominees (The Associated Press) 08/28/07
  • GOP Senator Pleaded Guilty After Restroom Arrest
    Idaho's Craig Denies 'Inappropriate Conduct,' Says He Regrets Entering Plea
    (The Washington Post) 08/28/07
  • Rich History of Washington Scandal (The Associated Press) 08/28/07
  • Same-Sex And Worried About Retirement (The Washington Post) 08/26/07
  • About That Vote By the Lutherans On Gay Clergy (The Washington Post) 08/25/07
  • Church Cites Minister Over Gay Marriages (The Associated Press) 08/24/07
  • Ugandan government accused of "state homophobia" (Reuters) 08/24/07
  • Gay Activists to Protest NY Reggae Fest (The Associated Press) 08/24/07
  • City to refund $14k to Capital Pride
    Council member obtains waiver for police security fee
    (The Washington Blade) 08/24/07
  • Confusion over inmate’s gender raises questions
    GLLU official disputes account of incident in Washington Post (The Washington Blade) 08/24/07
  • Gender Confusion
    With few answers in gender mix-up case in D.C. jails, activists look for solutions
    (Metro Weekly) 08/23/07
  • Unceremonious Moment
    Soldier ''perceived as gay'' is convicted, demoted by military court
    (Metro Weekly) 08/23/07
  • Casting a Web
    NBJC launches a new online broadcast
    (Metro Weekly) 08/23/07
  • Breakfast with an Authoritarian (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 08/23/07
  • Ugandans Hold Anti-Gay Demonstration (The Associated Press) 08/21/07
  • Rift Over Gay Unions Reflects Battle New to Black Churches (The Washington Post) 08/19/07
  • New York Activists Say Giuliani Has Retreated on Gay Issues (The Washington Post) 08/19/07
  • Africans woo conservative U.S. Anglicans in gay row (Reuters) 08/13/07
  • Wrong Answer, Governor
    The Democratic Calculus On Gay Rights Issues
    (Jonathan Capehart, The Washington Post) 08/13/07
  • Church Cancels Memorial for Gay Navy Vet (The Associated Press) 08/11/07
  • Rights Movement Divides Russia's Gay Community
    Most Seem to Favor Low-Key Approach Over Confrontational One
    (The Washington Post) 08/11/07
  • Democratic Candidates Address Gay Rights Issues
    First-Ever Televised Presidential Forum Underlines Increasing Importance of Community in Elections
    (The Washington Post) 08/10/07
  • U.S. gov’t official to head D.C. AIDS office: sources (The Washington Blade) 08/10/07
  • GLLU wraps community input meetings (The Washington Blade) 08/10/07
  • Democratic Candidates Discuss Gay Rights Tonight (The Washington Post) 08/09/07
  • Gay endorsements have scant impact on U.S. voters (Reuters) 08/08/07
  • Group Promoting Gay 'Conversion' Settles With Arlington Schools (The Associated Press) 08/06/07
  • Singapore Bans Gay Rights Forum (The Associated Press) 08/03/07
  • Gay Street Opens in Rome (The Associated Press) 08/03/07
  • Trans drop-in center ‘swamped’ by youth
    Funding for D.C. facility expires in September
    (The Washington Blade) 08/03/07
  • Sex ed plan draws few public comments
    D.C. schools chancellor says further review needed before approval
    (The Washington Blade) 08/03/07
  • July

  • Mayoral Meeting
    DC Mayor Adrian Fenty sits down with his LGBT Advisory Committee
    (Metro Weekly) 08/02/07
  • Safety Monitor
    DCPS educators gather to keep queer kids safe
    (Metro Weekly) 08/02/07
  • Ohio ruling narrows marriage amendment (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 08/02/07
  • Sex Abuse Divides, Unites Best Friends (The Associated Press) 07/28/07
  • D.C. drafts gay-inclusive sex ed plan
    Standards silent on conclusion that homosexuality is not an illness
    (The Washington Blade) 07/27/07
  • Heedless youth, ours to guard (Rosendall, Family Pride Week Guide, Bay Windows) 07/26/07
  • N.M. Gays Can Marry in Massachusetts (The Associated Press) 07/26/07
  • A turning tide on junk science (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 07/26/07
  • Simon Says
    Simon Aronoff just wants equality -- for everyone
    (Metro Weekly) 07/26/07
  • Universal Mother
    Saying goodbye to Margo
    (Metro Weekly) 07/26/07
  • Domestic Violence Law Upheld Under Ban (The Associated Press) 07/25/07
  • Marjorie C. "Margo" MacGregor dies (The Washington Post) 07/25/07
  • In Botswana, Step to Cut AIDS Proves a Formula for Disaster (The Washington Post) 07/23/07
  • Televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker Messner dies (The Washington Post) 07/22/07
  • Wondering About 'Down Under'
    Graham floats suggestion that Dupont Circle space house displaced gay adult venues
    (Metro Weekly) 07/19/07
  • Words Worth
    Engraving at Dupont Metro dedicated to HIV/AIDS caregivers
    (Metro Weekly) 07/19/07
  • Relocation moves forward
    DC Council passes law to allow displaced stadium-area gay clubs to relocate, plus other GLBT-related Acts introduced
    (Metro Weekly) 07/19/07
  • Dr. Dodgy
    A surgeon general nominee does little to quell concern about a paper on gay men.
    (Editorial, The Washington Post) 07/19/07
  • Readers Speak Out About New Sex-Education Curriculum (The Washington Post) 07/19/07
  • ANC, civic groups oppose adult clubs in 'Dupont Underground'
    Councilmember Graham suggested the move
    (The Washington Blade Online) 07/18/07
  • Settlement in Abuse Case of Foley Priest (The Associated Press) 07/18/07
  • Hong Kong Court Rejects Anti-Gay Sodomy Law (The Associated Press) 07/17/07
  • Intolerance, Plain and Simple (Dan Furmansky, The Washington Post) 07/15/07
  • Fire Dept.’s gay liaison pledges ‘openness’
    Activists skeptical given department’s history
    (The Washington Blade) 07/13/07
  • Fenty announces HIV initiative for youth
    Activists seek boost in prevention programs at city schools
    (The Washington Blade) 07/13/07
  • Surgeon General Nominee Dismisses Homosexuality Paper (The Washington Post) 07/13/07
  • Exposing Phony ‘Experts’ (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 07/12/07
  • Richardson Says Remark Meant Playfully (The Associated Press) 07/12/07
  • Surgeon General Nominee Faces Questions (The Washington Post) 07/12/07
  • Blessing in Disguise
    Local lesbian activist battles leukemia after coping with apartment fire
    (Metro Weekly) 07/12/07
  • Seeing the 'T' in GLBT
    D.C. marks the first-ever Transgender Awareness Month
    (Metro Weekly) 07/12/07
  • Public Opinion
    Input Sought on GLLU 'Enhancement'
    (Metro Weekly) 07/12/07
  • Permanent Tribute
    Engravings to honor HIV/AIDS caregivers
    (Metro Weekly) 07/12/07
  • Critics Accuse Bush Administration of Trumping Science With Politics (HealthDay Reporter) 07/11/07
  • Psychologists to Review Stance on Gays (The Associated Press) 07/10/07
  • Persecuted Gays Seek Refuge in U.S.
    Foreigners' Abuse Increasingly Seen as Grounds for Asylum
    (The Washington Post) 07/10/07
  • Transgender Singer Makes Statement (The Associated Press) 07/09/07
  • Senate OKs Judge Who Attended Gay Union (The Associated Press) 07/09/07
  • Mass. Bar Sued for Gay Marriage Question (The Associated Press) 07/06/07
  • Congress closer to allowing D.C. needle exchange
    House maintains ban on federal funds for DP program
    (The Washington Blade) 07/06/07
  • The Sky Isn't Falling
    Experience may be trumping hysteria over gay marriage.
    (Editorial, The Washington Post) 07/05/07
  • Wrapping up GLLU's loose ends
    Liaison unit's Web site goes down, then back up; Chief Lanier discusses volunteers at the unit
    (Metro Weekly) 07/05/07
  • Needle-Exchange Victory
    The District is a step closer to getting a tool it needs to fight HIV/AIDS.
    (Editorial, The Washington Post) 07/02/07
  • Needle Exchange Funding
    Big Break Is Possible for Small Crusade
    (The Washington Post) 07/01/07
  • June

  • Shadow Boxing
    The White House and Congress use the District budget to score political points on domestic partnerships.
    (Editorial, The Washington Post) 06/30/07
  • Civil Union Laws Don't Ensure Benefits
    Same-Sex N.J. Couples Find That Employers Can Get Around New Rules
    (The Washington Post) 06/30/07
  • House Repeals Needle Ban
    Decision on Funding Thrills D.C. Officials Fighting the HIV/AIDS Epidemic
    (The Washington Post) 06/29/07
  • D.C. attorney general defends nude dance restrictions
    Lawsuit says city ban on relocation of strip clubs is unconstitutional
    (The Washington Blade) 06/29/07
  • Improving the GLLU
    An open letter to the city’s GLBT community.
    (MPD Chief Cathy Lanier, The Washington Blade) 06/29/07
  • Former Ex-Gay Ministry Leaders Apologize (The Associated Press) 06/28/07
  • June Wedding Jangle (Rosendall, Bay Windows 06/28/07
  • A 'Fix-It' Job at D.C. Fire Department
    New GLBT liaison to focus on outreach to the community
    (Metro Weekly) 06/28/07
  • Gay issues in D.C. budget bill trigger veto threat (The Washington Blade Online) 06/27/07
  • Bush Issues Veto Threat for D.C. Appropriations Bill Over Domestic Partner Registry (Human Rights Campaign) 06/27/07
  • Court Rules Against Episcopal Breakaways (The Associated Press) 06/27/07
  • Gay adoption: A new take on the American family (CNN) 06/25/07
  • NJ School District Sorry for Censoring Gay Kiss (The Associated Press) 06/25/07
  • Religious Groups Take Lead for Gay Pride (The Associated Press) 06/24/07
  • Democrats Cautious on Gay Rights Issues
    But Candidates Have Taken Positions Exceeding Mainstream of a Few Years Ago
    (The Washington Post) 06/24/07
  • NYC Has Reason to Celebrate Gay Pride (The Associated Press) 06/23/07
  • Congress poised to end needle exchange ban
    Effort to curb HIV, drug use could regain public funds
    (The Washington Blade) 06/22/07
  • Gay Activists March Through Jerusalem (The Associated Press) 06/21/07
  • Clearing the air
    Washington, DC's police chief says Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit not being disbanded
    (Metro Weekly) 06/21/07
  • Exhibit Examines History of Gay Veterans (The Associated Press) 06/21/07
  • Colombia Conservatives Derail Gay Rights (The Associated Press) 06/20/07
  • Lanier says she won’t disband GLLU
    Reorganization of award-winning police unit stirs controversy
    (The Washington Blade Online) 06/20/07
  • Relocated Adult Club Faces Shutdown in Northeast
    City Officials Say Owner Misrepresented Use of Building on Occupancy Document
    (The Washington Post) 06/20/07
  • Gay-Rights Groups Buoyed by Recent Gains (The Associated Press) 06/18/07
  • Colombia to Recognize Gay Unions With Extension of Health, Other Benefits (The Washington Post) 06/16/07
  • Next Battle Ready for Mass. Gay Marriage (The Associated Press) 06/15/07
  • Gay candidate for mayor challenges Dallas image (Reuters) 06/15/07
  • D.C. Chief Breaking Up Latino, Gay Police Units (The Washington Post) 06/15/07
  • Police chief delays plan to decentralize gay liaison unit
    Activists say move would ‘destroy’ award-winning GLLU
    (The Washington Blade) 06/14/07
  • No Gay Marriage Ballot Item for Mass. (The Associated Press) 06/14/07
  • Massachusetts Anti-Gay Constitutional Amendment Defeated 45-151 (Bay Windows) 06/14/07
  • A Questionable Nominee
    A prospective surgeon general's 1991 paper on gay men haunts him in 2007, and deservedly so.
    (Editorial, The Washington Post) 06/14/07
  • Advance Guards of Unreality (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 06/14/07
  • Before He Can Marry (Rosendall, Metro Weekly) 06/14/07
  • History in the Unmaking
    Fire takes a toll on an activist's gay archives
    (Metro Weekly) 06/14/07
  • Countdown to Closure?
    DCRA serves shutdown order to gay 2120 club
    (Metro Weekly) 06/14/07
  • Nightlife activists skeptical over club relocation bill
    City investigates adult gay club that reopened in Ward 5
    (The Washington Blade Online) 06/13/07
  • A More Candid Approach To Sex-Ed
    Montgomery Board Approves Lessons On Homosexuality
    (The Washington Post) 06/13/07
  • Mass. Gay Marriage Faces Test This Week (The Associated Press) 06/12/07
  • Blood Brothers
    The FDA should treat high-risk blood donors, gay or straight, equally.
    (Editorial, The Washington Post) 06/12/07
  • Don't Ask the Republicans
    Candidates for president get it all wrong on gays in the military.
    (Editorial, The Washington Post) 06/11/07
  • Street Fest Lets Gays Revel in Freedom
    Rural Couples Enjoy Openness Among City Peers
    (The Washington Post) 06/11/07
  • Brazil's Gay Pride Parade Draws Millions (The Associated Press) 06/10/07
  • Gay Programming Steps Out On Satellite and Digital (The Washington Post) 06/10/07
  • Parade Showcases Event's Evolution
    Festival Shifts Focus, Snags Sponsors
    (The Washington Post) 06/10/07
  • Attackers Stone Romania Gay Rights March (The Associated Press) 06/09/07
  • Mass. Gov. Welcomed at Gay Pride Parade (The Associated Press) 06/09/07
  • Friends, colleagues bid farewell to two gay leaders
    Garrison remembered for role in Watergate; Rausch was D.C. political activist
    (The Washington Blade) 06/08/07
  • Longing for a sober celebration
    Pride is empowering but too dependent on sponsorship money from alcohol companies.
    (Cheryl Spector, The Washington Blade) 06/08/07
  • Rosendall appears on WAMU's DC Politics Hour; discusses club relocation, needle exchange 06/08/07
  • Relocation Reloaded
    After acrimony and jockeying, Council moves to help displaced clubs
    (Metro Weekly) 06/07/07
  • Up in Flames
    Lesbian historian's archives damaged, lost in apartment fire
    (Metro Weekly) 06/07/07
  • Council amends, passes Graham club relocation bill
    Restrictions make prospects for relocating businesses uncertain
    (The Washington Blade Online) 06/06/07
  • Gay Groups Decry Surgeon General Nominee (The Associated Press) 06/06/07
  • Gay think tank wants part in debate (Reuters) 06/06/07
  • Needle Exchanges
    The District should be allowed to use its funds to finance them.
    (Editorial, The Washington Post) 06/06/07
  • Council spreads strip clubs across city (The Washington Times) 06/06/07
  • Nightlife Measures
    Council Passes Amended Bill on Nude Clubs
    (The Washington Post) 06/06/07
  • Calif. Assembly OKs Gay Marriage (The Associated Press) 06/05/07
  • Needle Funding Ban May Soon End
    Shift in Congress Stirs Hope Among D.C. AIDS Officials
    (The Washington Post) 06/05/07
  • NE Residents Fear Clubs Bill Would Create a 'Red-Light Zone' (The Washington Post) 06/05/07
  • Capital Pride Festival:
    Same-Sex Marriage Takes the Spotlight in Forum
    (The Washington Post) 06/05/07
  • 'Gay Images': A Rainbow Starts Out Black-and-White (The Washington Post) 06/04/07
  • Marriage, Loving and The Law
    A Supreme Court Ruling Resonates 40 Years Later
    (The Washington Post) 06/03/07
  • Both Sides Gird for Forthcoming Same-Sex Marriage Ruling (The Washington Post) 06/03/07
  • Obit: Home Rule and Democratic Activist Richard Rausch (The Washington Post) 06/03/07
  • Calif. Gay Inmates Get Conjugal Visits (The Associated Press) 06/02/07
  • AIDS is not over
    Serosorting and combating ‘protease paunch’ among issues that merit more attention.
    (Michael Petrelis, The Washington Blade) 06/01/07
  • Graham club relocation bill under attack
    Anonymous anti-gay messages surface on Ward 5 Internet postings
    (The Washington Blade) 06/01/07
  • Activists consider gay marriage push for D.C.
    Some favor move while Dems control Congress; others fear backfire
    (The Washington Blade) 06/01/07
  • Stop the red-light district (Editorial, The Washington Times) 06/01/07
    More calumnies from the Moonie paper
  • May

  • N.H. Governor Signs Civil Unions Law (The Associated Press) 05/31/07
  • Hundreds Protest Bill on Strip Club Relocation (The Washington Post) 05/31/07
  • Bush to Seek Extension of AIDS Effort
    President to Ask for $30 Billion to Double U.S. Contribution
    (The Washington Post) 05/30/07
  • Alone in a City’s AIDS Battle, Hoping for Backup (The New York Times) 05/29/07
  • D.C. 'honor bound' to help clubs (Letter to the Editor, The Washington Times) 05/28/07
  • Police, Right-Wing Thugs Break Up Moscow Gay Pride, European Pols and Gay Leaders Arrested (Doug Ireland blog) 05/27/07
  • Tutu: Anglicans 'obsessed' by gay issue (BBC News) 05/26/07
  • Council Member Seeks to Keep Adult Clubs Out of Ward 5 in NE (The Washington Post) 05/26/07
  • Russians protest against plans for gay parade (Reuters) 05/26/07
  • India's "Queerfest" targets anti-gay law, prejudice (Reuters) 05/26/07
  • Transgender Minister Reappointed in Md. (The Associated Press) 05/25/07
  • ‘Culture of homophobia’ at D.C. fire department
    Judge overturns dismissal of bias case filed by lesbian
    (The Washington Blade) 05/25/07
  • Ward 5 residents denounce Graham club relocation bill
    (The Washington Blade) 05/25/07
  • Washington Urges Tolerance in TV Spot (The Associated Press) 05/24/07
  • Edwards: "I'm not comfortable around those people" (The Washington Post) 05/24/07
  • Romney: I'm Not Intolerant of Gays (The Associated Press) 05/24/07
  • Judge Hits D.C. Fire & Emergency Medical Services Agency
    District urged to settle with diversity trainer
    (Metro Weekly) 05/24/07
  • Power in numbers
    'D.C. Fights Back' aims to find solutions to AIDS in Washington
    (Metro Weekly) 05/24/07
  • Debate Heats Up
    Lines being drawn in relocation battle of DC nightclubs
    (Metro Weekly) 05/24/07
  • Save the Clubs (Rosendall, Metro Weekly) 05/24/07
  • Gay Bishop Kept Out of Anglican Meeting (The Associated Press) 05/22/07
  • The Price of an Archbishop's Crusade
    (Letter to the Editor, The Washington Post) 05/19/07
  • The Legacy of Falwell's Bully Pulpit
    (Hans Johnson and William Eskridge, The Washington Post) 05/19/07
  • Reports of Kameny’s death are greatly exaggerated
    Advocate magazine apologizes for story on activist’s demise
    (The Washington Blade) 05/18/07
  • NY Couples Celebrate Gay Marriage Ruling (The Associated Press) 05/17/07
  • Stein Dems Back Bill
    Group votes to back move to aid displaced Southeast DC gay club venues
    (Metro Weekly) 05/17/07
  • 170 New Yorkers' Gay Marriages Upheld (The Associated Press) 05/16/07
  • For New Generation of Evangelicals, Falwell Was Old News (The Washington Post) 05/16/07
  • Television Evangelist Falwell Dies at 73 (The Associated Press) 05/16/07
  • Conn. High Court Mulls Gay Marriage Case (The Associated Press) 05/15/07
  • Italians Rally Against Marriage Bill (The Associated Press) 05/12/07
  • Thompson Offers Apology on Gay Comment (The Associated Press) 05/12/07
  • Brownback Won't Block Vote on Judge (The Associated Press) 05/10/07
  • Oregon Gov. Signs Domestic Partner Bill (The Associated Press) 05/09/07
  • Anglican church turmoil over gay issues deepens (Reuters) 05/08/07
  • Amaechi: 'I Underestimated America' (The Associated Press) 05/05/07
  • Giuliani Emerging As Favorite of Gay Republicans (The Associated Press) 05/04/07
  • House Backs Expanded Hate-Crime Law
    Bush Has Threatened Veto of Measure to Extend Federal Protection to Gays
    (The Washington Post) 05/04/07
  • Dozens of Heads Were Bowed (Dana Milbank, The Washington Post) 05/04/07
  • New hope for shuttered clubs?
    Prospects uncertain for bill to help businesses displaced by stadium
    (The Washington Blade) 05/04/07
  • Resigning the Case
    Prosecutor quits gay-related homicide
    (Metro Weekly) 05/03/07
  • On the Beat
    New unit supervisor to serve under GLLU commander
    (Metro Weekly) 05/03/07
  • Isaiah Washington to Do Ad for Gay Rights Group (The Associated Press) 05/02/07
  • April

  • Italian Bishop Threatened With Bullet (The Associated Press) 04/29/07
  • The Right to Work
    Congress must protect gay men and lesbians from workplace discrimination.
    (Editorial, The Washington Post) 04/28/07
  • Conservative Black Pastors Fight Bill on Hate Crimes
    At Issue Are Sermons Against Homosexuality
    (The Washington Post) 04/28/07
  • Condom Information in Abstinence Programs Called Inaccurate (The Washington Post) 04/28/07
  • N.Y. Governor Unveils Gay Marriage Bill (The Associated Press) 04/27/04
  • Liquor board ruling threatens gay clubs displaced by stadium
    Graham mum on bill to allow relocation of businesses
    (The Washington Blade) 04/27/07
  • Lesbian to head D.C. police gay liaison unit
    Bell was lone applicant for post vacated by Parson
    (The Washington Blade) 04/27/07
  • D.C. gay rights group celebrates 36th anniversary (The Washington Blade) 04/27/07
  • Gay N.H. Bishop to Make Union Official (The Associated Press) 04/27/07
  • Sports Columnist: 'I Am a Transsexual' (The Associated Press) 04/26/07
  • Polish PM: More Gays Bad for Society (The Associated Press) 04/26/07
  • N.H. Lawmakers Approve Civil Unions (The Associated Press) 04/26/07
  • N.H. Is Set To Approve Same-Sex Civil Unions (The Washington Post) 04/26/07
  • Photos: GLAA's 36th Anniversary and Awards Reception (Metro Weekly) 04/26/07
  • Leadership changes
    SMYAL announces new ED, SLDN bids farewell to co-founder
    (Metro Weekly) 04/26/07
  • Murderer sentenced to 26 years
    Preston Randolph Logan had criminial history before brutal death of transgender girlfriend 'Diamond' Lee Person
    (Metro Weekly) 04/26/07
  • Strike Two
    Effort to reopen Southeast DC clubs hits another snag
    (Metro Weekly) 04/26/07
  • Gay marriage evil, abortion terrorism: Vatican (Reuters) 04/23/07
  • Treatment of Partners Unfair
    (Letter to the Editor, The Washington Post) 04/23/07
  • Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew questions homosexuality ban (Reuters) 04/22/07
  • Teacher's Job on Line for Student Column (The Associated Press) 04/22/07
  • Wash. Gov. Signs Domestic Partner Bill (The Associated Press) 04/21/07
  • Transgender Student Runs for Prom King (The Associated Press) 04/21/07
  • Gay Gains
    New Hampshire is poised to join the growing list of states allowing civil unions.
    (Editorial, The Washington Post) 04/21/07
  • McGreevey's Wife Seeks Primary Custody (The Associated Press) 04/20/07
  • N.J. ex-governor teaches ethics after sex scandal (Reuters) 04/19/07
  • N.H. Governor Says He'll OK Civil Unions (The Associated Press) 04/19/07
  • Foley Paying Bills With Campaign Cash (The Associated Press) 04/19/07
  • Acknowledging Accomplishment
    GLAA marks 36th anniversary with awards gala
    (Metro Weekly) 04/19/07
  • Drinking Age Paradox (George F. Will, The Washington Post) 04/19/07
  • Former Evangelical Leader Moves to Phoenix
    Rev. Ted Haggard will join church that aided televangelist Jim Baker
    (The Associated Press) 04/18/07
  • Gay Rights Bills Pass Oregon House (The Associated Press) 04/18/07
  • Madison Mayor Leads Gay Marriage Ban Protest (The Associated Press) 04/17/07
  • Anglican head Williams says anti-gays misread Bible (Reuters) 04/17/07
  • Gay-marriage split would hurt church: top Anglican (Reuters) 04/16/07
  • Anglican Meeting Set on Gay Issue (The Associated Press) 04/16/07
  • gay diplomats:
    At State, a Friendlier Workplace
    (The Washington Post) 04/16/07
  • Young, Gay Christians, On a Bumpy Bus Ride
    At Evangelical College, Protesters Target Culture That Excludes Them
    (The Washington Post) 04/13/07
  • Drugs Losing Efficacy Against Gonorrhea
    CDC Tells Doctors to Change Antibiotics
    (The Washington Post) 04/13/07
  • Kansas Gov Signs Funeral Picketing Law (The Associated Press) 04/12/07
  • Where the Boys Aren't (The Washington Post) 04/12/07
  • Gays Groups Evaluate May 1 Candidates
    Michael Brown favored in Ward 4; split opinions in Ward 7
    (Metro Weekly) 04/12/07
  • Partnership Bill Passes in Wash. State (The Associated Press) 04/11/07
  • Edwards Touts Prominent Gay Supporters (The Associated Press) 04/10/07
  • Teacher Takes a Long View of Sex-Ed
    Montgomery Pilot Program Part of Movement Toward Greater Openness
    (The Washington Post) 04/10/07
  • Gays Often Struggle at Black Colleges (The Associated Press) 04/09/07
  • Rivals compete for gay votes in Council race
    Candidates endorsed by Fenty, Gray score lower on gay issues
    (The Washington Blade) 04/05/07
  • Stepping Out Of the Shadows
    After Nearly 60 Years, Alger Hiss's Stepson Is Finally Making His Case for the Innocence of the Notorious Alleged Spy
    (The Washington Post) 04/05/07
  • NYC Eyes Circumcision Push to Fight AIDS (The Associated Press) 04/05/07
  • Lesbian Couple in Wyo. Denied Communion (The Associated Press) 04/05/07
  • Gay civil union debate flares in New Hampshire (Reuters) 04/05/07
  • Gay Rights or America-Bashing? (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 04/05/07
  • Departing Mautner
    DeBold resigns from the Mautner Project
    (Metro Weekly) 04/05/07
  • Screening for Staff
    Gay immigration doc focuses on congressional audience
    (Metro Weekly) 04/05/07
  • Policing the Police (Rosendall, Metro Weekly) 04/05/07
  • Dodd Asks: What if Your Child Were Gay?
    (The Associated Press) 04/04/07
  • Gay Marriages Blocked by Romney Recorded (The Associated Press) 04/03/07
  • Gay Youth Become Movement's Ambassadors (The Associated Press) 04/02/07
  • March

  • Fitness to Fight Is the Standard (Letter to the Editor, The Washington Post) 03/29/07
  • The Beat Goes On
    Advisor to police chief outlines plans to 'expand' departments GLBT policing program
    (Metro Weekly) 03/29/07
  • Tackling Tomorrow's Taxes
    New law allows joint filing for D.C. domestic partners in 2008
    (Metro Weekly) 03/29/07
  • Defeated Bill
    Transgender discrimination bill defeated in Maryland
    (Metro Weekly) 03/29/07
  • LaBelle, Hudson shine at U.S. gay media awards (Reuters) 03/28/07
  • Police Say Gay Man Not Fatally Beaten (The Associated Press) 03/28/07
  • Lesbian Asks Court to Ban Gay Adoptions
    (The Associated Press) 03/25/07
  • S.C. Bans Gay Marriage
    (The Associated Press) 03/22/07
  • Detroit Attack Could Spur Gay Rights Law (The Associated Press) 03/22/07
  • Positive Changes at Whitman-Walker Clinic
    Three distinguished physicians added to staff of DC's HIV/AIDS Clinic
    (Metro Weekly) 03/22/07
  • PEPCO adopts equal benefits for domestic partners
    Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliances praises Mid-Atlantic power company
    (Metro Weekly) 03/22/07
  • Episcopal Bishops in U.S. Defy Anglican Communion (The Washington Post) 03/22/07
  • Texas is the unlikely home of biggest gay church (Reuters) 03/21/07
  • God and His Gays (Meyerson, The Washington Post) 03/21/07
  • Clinton, Obama Slow to Respond to Questions on Homosexuality (The Washington Post) 03/18/07
  • Gates Sidesteps Question on Pace Apology (The Associated Press) 03/18/07
  • The Wide Spectrum Of Sex-Ed Courses
    Montgomery Veers Toward Liberal End On Homosexuality
    (The Washington Post) 03/18/07
  • The Problem, in A Fundamental Nutshell: 'Is Your Baby Gay?' (The Washington Post) 03/18/07
  • Episcopal Church Rejects S.C. Bishop
    Failed Election Raises Conservatives' Ire
    (The Washington Post) 03/17/07
  • Kameny writes Post on military gay ban (The Washington Post) 03/17/07
  • Fenty ‘abstinence’ proclamation criticized
    Postponing sex until marriage not an option for gays: activists
    (The Washington Blade) 03/16/07
  • HRC struggles to find its footing in New Media (Bay Windows) 03/15/07
  • Healthy Choice
    Whitman-Walker Clinic to hold 'Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health Week' open house
    (Metro Weekly) 03/15/07
  • D.C. Marriage 101 (Rosendall, Metro Weekly) 03/15/07
  • Furor Over Baptist's Gay-Baby Article
    (The Associated Press) 03/14/07
  • Bigotry That Hurts Our Military (Alan K. Simpson, The Washington Post) 03/14/07
  • The Right to Serve
    Gen. Peter Pace denounces gays and lesbians who are busy defending their country.
    (Editorial, The Washington Post) 03/14/07
  • No Apology From Gen. Pace for Gay Stance (The Associated Press) 03/14/07
  • Sharp Drop in Gays Discharged From Military Tied to War Need (The Washington Post) 03/14/07
  • Bill to Give D.C. Full House Vote Advances (The Washington Post) 03/14/07
  • Pace Expresses Regret Over Gay Remark (The Associated Press) 03/13/07
  • French High Court Rejects Gay Marriage
    (The Associated Press) 03/13/07
  • Pope Reaffirms Traditional Views
    (The Associated Press) 03/13/07
  • Gay Ex-NBA Player Gets Endorsement Deal
    (The Associated Press) 03/12/07
  • Defrocked Gay Pastor Appeals Lutheran Church Decision
    (The Associated Press) 03/12/07
  • Gay man among pro-gun plaintiffs
    (The Washington Post) 03/11/07
  • New Criticism for Episcopal Bishop
    Her Liberal Allies Wonder Why She Signed Ultimatum on Gays
    (The Washington Post) 03/11/07
  • Rome Rally Seeks Support for Gay Rights (The Associated Press) 03/10/07
  • Harvey Milk Sculpture Planned for SF (The Associated Press) 03/09/07
  • Rape Case Spotlights Pentagon Policy (The Associated Press) 03/09/07
  • Post a good note for Nigerians (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 03/08/07
  • Films on Human Rights Victims List (The Associated Press) 03/08/07
  • After 15 Years, a D.C. Power Couple Decides to Go Their Separate Ways
    (The Washington Post) 03/08/07
  • AIDS hits U.S. blacks harder than other groups (Reuters) 03/08/07
  • Anglican leader extolls unity on poverty, AIDS (Reuters) 03/06/07
  • Hattoy, Former White House Aide, Dies (The Associated Press) 03/06/07
  • The Long Fuse on Ann Coulter's Bomb (The Washington Post) 03/06/07
  • Clinton Opens Door to Gay Activists (The Associated Press) 03/05/07
  • Fenty backs off campaign promise on marriage memo
    R.I. opinion renews interest in whether D.C. will recognize Massachusetts unions
    (The Washington Blade) 03/02/07
  • Speeding HIV's Deadly Spread
    Multiple, Concurrent Partners Drive Disease in Southern Africa
    (The Washington Post) 03/02/07
  • Defining a Foe
    Town-hall meeting grapples with meth 'epidemic' in DC's gay community
    (Metro Weekly) 03/01/07
  • February

  • Hawaii Civil Unions Plan Goes Nowhere (The Associated Press) 02/28/07
  • Episcopal Church head attacks impatience on gays (Reuters) 02/28/07
  • Gay Bishop Says No to Ultimatum (The Associated Press) 02/27/07
  • Ga. Supreme Court Won't Hear Same-Sex Adoption Case (The Washington Post) 02/27/07
  • For Gays in China, 'Fake Marriage' Eases Pressure
    (The Washington Post) 02/23/07
  • State of the Movement
    GLBT leaders discuss activism in new political climate and impact of new technology
    (Metro Weekly) 02/22/07
  • Visible Moments
    KhushDC honors five South Asian activists for their equal rights efforts
    (Metro Weekly) 02/22/07
  • A Provocation Too Far (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 02/22/07
  • N.J. Gay Couples Unite in Civil Unions (The Associated Press) 02/22/07
  • R.I. May Recognize Gay Unions From Mass. (The Associated Press) 02/21/07
  • Some U.S. Bishops Reject Anglican Gay Rights Edict (The Washington Post) 02/21/07
  • Gay Rights Pioneer Barbara Gittings, 75 (The Washington Post) 02/20/07
  • Anglican Leaders Warn U.S. Church on Gay Unions, Bishops (The Washington Post) 02/20/07
  • New Jersey gays make midnight dash for civil unions (Reuters) 02/19/07
  • Romney Supports 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' (The Washington Post) 02/19/07
  • Anglican Leader Urges Humility Over Rift (The Associated Press) 02/18/07
  • N.J. Civil Unions to Take Effect Monday (The Associated Press) 02/18/07
  • N.J. to Honor Out-Of-State Gay Marriages (The Associated Press) 02/16/07
  • D.C. police chief names new gay adviser
    Search continues for new GLLU commander
    (The Washington Blade) 02/16/07
  • DC Police chief names Lt. Jova head of Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit (Metro Weekly) 02/15/07
  • Murder suspect pleads guilty
    Family of slain transgender woman hears details of her death
    (Metro Weekly) 02/15/07
  • Woman in the Life
    Sheila Alexander-Reid's journey from lesbian nightlife to nonprofit
    (Metro Weekly) 02/15/07
  • Sexuality Disclosed, Ignorance Exposed (Michael Wilbon, The Washington Post) 02/09/07
  • A history sobering and stirring (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 02/08/07
  • January

  • More Help Urged for Homeless Gay Youth (The Associated Press) 01/30/07
  • The race is on! (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 01/25/07
  • The Passionate Pragmatist
    Mario Acosta-Vélez is taking steps toward a stronger community
    (Metro Weekly) 01/18/07
  • Back on the Streets
    Sgt. Brett Parson leaves D.C.'s groundbreaking Gay & Lesbian Liaison Unit to focus on a new beat
    (Metro Weekly) 01/18/07
  • Changes Ahead
    Whitman-Walker joins Washington Free Clinic, ends AIDS Marathon fundraiser
    (Metro Weekly) 01/18/07
  • Montgomery County, MD:
    New Topics in Sex-Education Curriculum
    (The Washington Post) 01/18/07
  • Madison Leaders Protest Gay Marriage Ban (The Associated Press) 01/17/07
  • Rare D.C. License for Nude Dancing Up for Sale (The Washington Post) 01/15/07
  • After 39 Years, End Of a Health Institution
    Washington Free Clinic Bids City Farewell
    (The Washington Post) 01/14/07
  • Case Tests Handling of Gay Relationships (The Associated Press) 01/14/07
  • Italian gays protest Pope's stance on marriage (Reuters) 01/13/07
  • Police sergeant to leave gay liaison unit
    His choice to patrol duties in Columbia Heights
    (The Washington Blade) 01/12/07
  • Health chief assumes control of AIDS office
    Fenty says ‘new eyes’ needed for troubled agency
    (The Washington Blade) 01/12/07
  • African Anglicans to snub pro-gay rights U.S. bishop (Reuters) 01/11/07
  • Death Strikes in Transgender Community
    Murder of Diamond Person highlights the problem of domestic and other violence
    (Metro Weekly) 01/11/07
  • Montgomery County:
    Board of Education Approves New Sex-Ed Curriculum
    (The Washington Post) 01/10/07
  • British Christians Protest Gay Rights (The Associated Press) 01/09/07
  • Black men in focus in U.S. HIV drug trial (Reuters) 01/09/07
  • Generation Next More Confident, Tolerant (The Associated Press) 01/09/07
  • NYC Judge: Gay Marriage Void, Split OK (The Associated Press) 01/08/07
  • Anglican leader fears losing control of church (Reuters) 01/07/07
  • Without fanfare, Council approves tax filing bill
    D.C. gay couples now have ‘civil unions in all but name’
    (The Washington Blade) 01/05/07
  • D.C. welcomes its new mayor
    Fenty delays decision on retaining gay liaison; AIDS director departs
    (The Washington Blade) 01/05/07
  • From D.C., with Love
    Bi-national gay couple tackles borders and barriers to stay together
    (Metro Weekly) 01/04/07
  • Local News: A Look Back at 2006
    Frank Kameny's Papers, Whitman-Walker shake-ups, Swann Street murder, The Center's celebration, White House Easter Egg Roll
    (Metro Weekly) 01/04/07
  • Local Politics: A Look Back at 2006
    DC's mayoral elections, Virginia's gay marriage ban, the Stein Club, Maryland's marriage appeal and elections, Mary Cheney's baby
    (Metro Weekly) 01/04/07
  • Local Nightlife: A Look Back at 2006
    Stadium closes Southeast clubs, BeBar beats opposition, DC goes smoke-free, Virginia's first leather contest
    (Metro Weekly) 01/04/07
  • Fenty Declines to Reappoint HIV-AIDS Agency Director (The Washington Post) 01/04/07
  • Hopes for an AIDS Cure Remain Alive (HealthDay Reporter) 01/04/07
  • District Continues to Fail the Public on HIV-AIDS (Raymond S. Blanks, The Washington Post) 01/04/07
  • Mass. Lawmakers Vote on Gay Marriage (The Associated Press) 01/02/07
  • Former General Backs Gay Policy Change (The Associated Press) 01/02/07
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