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NEWS ABOUT: Gay Pride Week

Gay Pride Week stories: 3 news summaries

London Pride: Too Much of
a Gay Ol' Time?

Activist condemns parade for choosing
fun over politics

Jul 4, 09 5:45 PM CDT
(Newser) - Forty years after the Stonewall riots touched off the gay liberation movement, London’s gay community is debating whether to celebrate or get political, the Guardian reports. One activist blasted organizers of today’s Pride London parade—themed “Come and Play”—for “depoliticizing” the event, and accused... More »

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London • Stonewall Rebellion • Gay Pride Week • gay activists

Firefighters Charge Sex Harassment in Gay Parade

Seeking $3M in damages from San Diego in trial that starts today

Sep 15, 08 4:11 AM CDT
(Newser) - Four San Diego firefighters ordered by officials to drive their truck in the city's gay pride parade last year are suing for $3 million in damages for sexual harassment, reports the Los Angeles Times. The four, who were given their orders by the city’s lesbian fire chief, say the... More »

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sexual harassment • firefighters • San Diego • Thomas More • parade • Gay Pride Week

'So Gay' Tourist Ad Stirs Flap in South Carolina

Negative reaction to posters could hurt tourism industry

Jul 17, 08 12:01 PM CDT
(Newser) - "South Carolina is so gay," announce posters in the London Underground. Part of an advertising campaign targeting visitors to London's gay pride events, the posters have set off a backlash in South Carolina, drawing sharp criticism from senator David Thomas and resulting in the resignation of a state... More »

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London • tourism • South Carolina • gays • Gay Pride Week

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