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Boy Scouts Have No One Famous to Play at Their Jamboree Because They Kick Out Gay Kids

Taking the jam out of jamboreee.

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| Tue Mar. 5, 2013 9:21 AM PST

Al Qaeda Hits Obama for Supporting Marriage Equality

Al Qaeda is a strict "traditional marriage" outfit.

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| Fri Mar. 1, 2013 10:02 AM PST

Chart: Generational Attitudes on Sushi and Gay Marriage Correlate Almost Perfectly

Raw data suggests that culinary adventurousness may be linked to support for marriage equality.

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| Wed Feb. 27, 2013 1:54 PM PST

Rights Groups to GOP: Stop Watering Down the Violence Against Women Act

Advocacy groups say the GOP has weakened the Violence Against Women Act.

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| Mon Feb. 25, 2013 10:55 AM PST

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Montana Still Trying to Legalize Gay Sex

Baby steps, people.

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| Tue Feb. 19, 2013 2:24 PM PST

Timeline: The Boy Scouts' Long History of Anti-Gay Discrimination

The Boy Scouts of America have been fighting gay members for decades.

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| Wed Feb. 6, 2013 4:00 AM PST

The 49ers' Embarrassing Gay-Unfriendly Fumble

The Niners were the first NFL team to make an "It Gets Better" video. About that…

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| Fri Feb. 1, 2013 11:01 AM PST

Boy Scouts May Allow Gay Members…Sort Of

Some troops could decide to admit gay scouts and leaders—but others still would be allowed to ban them.

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| Mon Jan. 28, 2013 5:17 PM PST

Boy Scouts Threatened to Kick Out Troop For Supporting Gay Members

Update: Pack 442 took down its non-discrimination statement on Saturday after pressure from the National Capital Area Council, and will keep its charter as a result.

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| Fri Jan. 25, 2013 11:45 AM PST
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Boy Scouts Losing Big Funders Over Anti-Gay Policy

And companies like Verizon, which are still funding the organization, are drawing protests.

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| Wed Jan. 23, 2013 8:55 AM PST
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"Like Owning Rosa Parks' Bus": Stonewall Inn Celebrates Obama Speech

Patrons of the historic gay bar in New York City reflect on President Obama's inauguration speech.

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| Mon Jan. 21, 2013 9:06 PM PST
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Obama the Organizer: Help Me Win Second-Term Fights

In his second inaugural address, Obama reaffirmed progressive values and looked to fire up his base for the clashes ahead.

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| Mon Jan. 21, 2013 1:30 PM PST

Chris Kluwe Won't Turn You Into a Lustful Cockmonster

The Vikings' outspoken punter on brain injuries, creative swearing, and life after football.

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| Mon Jan. 7, 2013 11:28 PM PST

Why Is the Pentagon Blocking LGBT and Progressive Websites?

Service members can read all the Rush Limbaugh they want…but not Daily Kos. What gives?

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| Tue Jan. 8, 2013 4:00 AM PST

Defense Bill Includes Broadened Version of Todd Akin's Anti-Gay Provision

"It's going to generate endless issues," one expert warns.

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| Thu Dec. 20, 2012 4:00 AM PST

Todd "Legitimate Rape" Akin Now Going After Gay Troops

The controversial congressman, who lost a Senate race in November after explaining how victims of "legitimate rape" don't get pregnant, is going out with a bang.

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| Tue Dec. 18, 2012 7:50 AM PST
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Most Americans Are Still Too Fat to Defend America

Here's why that might actually be good news. Hint: It has to do with gays.

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| Mon Dec. 10, 2012 12:42 PM PST
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Risk to Same-Sex Marriage "Very Great" in Supreme Court

The court could side with marriage equality in one case, but render discrimination constitutional in another.

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| Fri Dec. 7, 2012 2:09 PM PST
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The Supreme Court's Big Gay-Marriage Week, Explained

The Supreme Court is taking up Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act this week.

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| Wed Nov. 28, 2012 12:14 PM PST

Quick Reads: "Oddly Normal" by John Schwartz

A New York Times reporter reflects on parenting a gay child.

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| Tue Nov. 27, 2012 4:00 AM PST