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Log Cabin looks to future after '08 losses

Log Cabin looks to future after '08 losses Group looks for new president as it works to redefine GOP By AMY CAVANAUGH Friday, November 28, 2008 In the wake of Sen.

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An interview with Gavin Newsom

An interview with Gavin Newsom San Fran mayor talks Prop 8, gubernatorial hopes By CHRIS JOHNSON Friday, November 28, 2008 San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom said he's “not proud” that he was featured in an advertisement aired by Proposition 8 proponents, but noted he is not “regretful” of delivering with such excitement the speech that was used in the commercial.

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Obama team denies it will delay 'Don't Ask' repeal

Obama team denies it will delay 'Don't Ask' repeal Gay service members see need to build support By CHRIS JOHNSON Friday, November 28, 2008 A member of Barack Obama's transition team is denying media reports that the president-elect has decided to delay efforts to repeal “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” until 2010.

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Beaten, arrested, held for two days

Beaten, arrested, held for two days Gay Prop 8 protester, a YouTube sensation, speaks out for first time By REBECCA ARMENDARIZ Friday, November 28, 2008 The YouTube video was an instant hit in the gay blogosphere.

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AIDS groups appeal to Obama for help in fighting HIV/AIDS

AIDS groups appeal to Obama for help in fighting HIV/AIDS Experts hope for action within administration's first 100 days By AMY CAVANAUGH Friday, November 28, 2008 Leaders of national AIDS organizations revealed this week their recommendations for moves President-elect Barack Obama and his administration can make during their first 100 days in office to fight HIV/AIDS in America.

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Newsom criticizes Obama, Schwarzenegger over Prop 8

Newsom criticizes Obama, Schwarzenegger over Prop 8 Calif. court agrees to hear challenges to marriage ban By CHRIS JOHNSON Friday, November 21, 2008 San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom criticized two top political figures this week for failing to take a more active role in the fight against a state constitutional amendment that banned same-sex marriage in California.

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Harvey Milk's friends reminisce about gay hero

Harvey Milk's friends reminisce about gay hero New generation will be 'touched and energized' by Van Sant film By CHRIS JOHNSON Friday, November 21, 2008 It's not just a movie.

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2 transgender women murdered in Tenn., N.Y.

2 transgender women murdered in Tenn., N.Y. Activists say hate crime violence an 'epidemic' By AMY CAVANAUGH Friday, November 21, 2008 Two recent murders are raising alarm among gay activists about hate crimes and violence targeting transgender people.

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Building on Prop 8 protests

Building on Prop 8 protests 'This marriage issue isn't going to go away' By CHRIS JOHNSON Friday, November 21, 2008 After an estimated 1 million people across the country rallied to support same-sex marriage and express anger over the passage of Proposition 8, event organizers and national leaders are forming new plans to sustain interest in the issue.

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Obama names 7 gays to transition team

Obama names 7 gays to transition team Gay groups consider planning events tied to January 20 Inauguration By LOU CHIBBARO JR Friday, November 21, 2008 Officials with President-elect Barack Obama's transition team this week named at least seven openly gay people to transition panels assigned to review federal departments and agencies.

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Will Obama name gay DNC head?

Will Obama name gay DNC head? Hildebrand a possible successor to Dean; Nunn assisting with Pentagon transition By CHRIS JOHNSON Friday, November 14, 2008 As President-elect Barack Obama prepares to transition into the White House, many gay politicos are vying to take positions in his administration or other leadership roles in Washington.

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Gay volunteers helped Obama in battlegrounds

Gay volunteers helped Obama in battlegrounds Obama Pride groups mushroomed into army of workers By LOU CHIBBARO JR Friday, November 14, 2008 What started in June as an effort to enlist supporters for Democrat Barack Obama at Pride festivals and parades across the country turned into what activists are calling an unprecedented level of involvement by gays in a presidential campaign.

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Gay couples married in Calif. speak out on Prop 8

Gay couples married in Calif. speak out on Prop 8 'We all deserve the rights and dignities that come with marriage' By AMY CAVANAUGH Friday, November 14, 2008 Gay and lesbians plaintiffs from California's landmark marriage case said they are disappointed yet determined following last week's passage of Proposition 8.

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'Never give up'

'Never give up' Protesters hit the streets as Prop 8 challenged in court By CHRIS JOHNSON Friday, November 14, 2008 The passage of Proposition 8 banning same-sex marriage in California has sparked a national firestorm leading to protests in several cities where thousands of people have expressed their anger over the elimination of marriage rights in the Golden State.

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Same-sex marriage arrives in Connecticut next week

Same-sex marriage arrives in Connecticut next week 4,600 gay couples expected to wed within three years By CHRIS JOHNSON Friday, November 07, 2008 Gay couples and officials in Connecticut are making preparations for the arrival of same-sex marriage in the state next week, but the availability of gay nuptials is expected to be a more low-key affair than when same-sex marriage came to California.

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Voters in Calif., Fla. and Ariz. ban same-sex marriage

Voters in Calif., Fla. and Ariz. ban same-sex marriage 3 lawsuits filed to counter Prop 8 By CHRIS JOHNSON Friday, November 07, 2008

Voters in California dealt a crushing blow to thousands of married gay couples this week, narrowly approving a constitutional amendment banning same-sex nuptials there.

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Polis becomes 3rd openly gay member of Congress

Polis becomes 3rd openly gay member of Congress Musgrave, Dole fall to challengers By AMY CAVANAUGH Friday, November 07, 2008 Despite a strong showing from Democrats in races across the country, Election Day results for gay and gay-friendly candidates were mixed.

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'Change has come to America'

'Change has come to America' Obama's win a 'historic milestone' for gay Americans By LOU CHIBBARO JR Friday, November 07, 2008 Gay rights leaders called Tuesday's election of Dem-ocrat Barack Obama as the nation's 44th president a development of historic proportions for the advancement of gay and transgender civil rights.

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Could lesbian stun GOP incumbent in S.C.?

Could lesbian stun GOP incumbent in S.C.? Activists keep close eye on Ketner, Musgrave, Shaheen races  By AMY CAVANAUGH Friday, October 31, 2008 With a few days to go before Election Day, several gay and gay-friendly candidates in races across the nation are eclipsing or closing in on their opponents.

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Experts, polls predict major Obama win

Experts, polls predict major Obama win Gay issues not seen as wedge issue as in 2004 By CHRIS JOHNSON Friday, October 31, 2008 Political experts and polls were predicting that Democratic nominee Barack Obama would enjoy a convincing Election Day victory by taking a majority of the national vote and capturing important battleground states.

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