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NEWS ABOUT: gay activists

gay activists stories: 9 news summaries
OPINION

 Time for Gays 
 to Go Nader 
 on Democrats 

Fundraising boycott a good idea but doesn't go far enough

Nov 11, 09 1:46 AM CST
(Newser) - The two-party system gives gay Americans a terrible deal, and the proposed gay boycott of Democratic National Committee fundraising is a big step in the right direction toward changing the situation, writes Emma Ruby-Sachs . Cutting off funds to the party will push Democrats toward eliminating discrimination against gays and could... More »

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gay rights • Democratic National Committee • boycott • Democratic Party • Ralph Nader • homosexual • LGBT • third parties • gay activists • political fundraising

 Gay Activists 
 Gaga for the Lady 

The outlandish pop singer brings her charisma to Washington

Oct 12, 09 9:01 AM CDT
(Newser) - It became official this weekend in Washington: Lady Gaga is the new icon for the gay community, this generation’s Cher. She brought the crowds to their feet—twice—at the Human Rights Campaign dinner, where even President Obama said, “It is a privilege to be here tonight to... More »

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entertainment • celebrity • homosexuality • Human Rights Campaign • homosexual rights • President Obama • Lady Gaga • gay activists • National Equality March

(Newser) - Barack Obama has done next to nothing for gay and lesbian Americans since coming to power, but liberals keep insisting that he's a closet supporter of same-sex marriage and open military service. That's ridiculous, writes James Kirchick in the Washington Post, who sees no reason to assume Obama will act.... More »

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Barack Obama • gay rights • gay marriage • Don't Ask, Don't Tell • liberals • gay activists

(Newser) - A gunman burst into a gay community center in Tel Aviv tonight and opened fire, killing two teenagers and wounding 15 with a machine gun, the Jerusalem Post reports. Police have launched a manhunt for the masked assailant, who is not believed to be a terrorist. "Today, someone sent... More »

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Israel • murder • Tel Aviv • killings • homosexual • gay activists

(Newser) - A male penguin couple that raised a hatchling at the San Francisco Zoo has been split up by the attentions of the amorous widow Linda, UPI reports. Magellanic penguin Harry was apparently smitten by the lovesick female, and he deserted Pepper, his partner of six years. Linda has "her... More »

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California • San Francisco • San Francisco Zoo • gay parent • penguins • gay activists • gay

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

Analysis

Obama Offers Gays Too Little, Too Late

Toothless federal-benefits gesture falls flat in LGBT community

Jun 17, 09 11:42 AM CDT
(Newser) - President Obama’s memorandum giving gay federal workers some of the benefits straight ones enjoy has gone over like a lead balloon in the gay community, Politico reports. Advocates say it’s a weak gesture because the Defense of Marriage Act—which the administration recently defended—prevents it from including... More »

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Barack Obama • gay rights • benefits • Obama administration • President Obama • Defense of Marriage Act • gay activists

 Borat Follow-Up 
 'Outright Offensive': 
 Gay Activists 

Advocates feel 'deeply mixed' about faux-Austrian reporter

Jun 12, 09 9:30 AM CDT
(Newser) - Gay groups are torn over the upcoming comedy flick Bruno, worried that it may seem to justify rather than mock homophobia, the New York Times reports. “Some people in our community may like this movie, but many are not going to be OK with it,” says the... More »

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gay rights • Elton John • film • homosexuality • Sacha Baron Cohen • Bruno • gay activists

(Newser) - Gay-rights supporters in and outside of Washington are getting fed up with President Obama’s perceived inaction on their core issues, Politico reports. Obama has been unwilling to back gay marriage, and has yet to fulfill his campaign promise of repealing the Defense of Marriage Act, which bars federal recognition... More »

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gay rights • gay marriage • Washington DC • Obama administration • President Obama • Defense of Marriage Act • campaign promises • gay activists

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