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Called to Serve
November 11, 2009 By Christopher T. Landavazo The military continues to operate under the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, which even the Pentagon says is unsubstantiated. As General McChrystal asks for more troops in Afghanistan, one gay Navy vet offers his service to his country in spite of the policy that would deny him. More >
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Where Are We?
November 10, 2009 By Chris Geidner Chris Geidner tracks the progress of LGBT equality and calls into question the suggestion that we should stop giving donations to Democrats until ENDA is passed and the Defense of Marriage Act is repealed. More >
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Salt Lake City Debates Protecting Gays

November 10, 2009 By Christopher Mangum Ordinances that would provide housing and employment nondiscrimination protections for gay and lesbian Salt Lake residents are being opened to public comment today. More >
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Looking to Maine
November 05, 2009 By James Kirchick Silence from Obama and a surprise appearance by Maggie Gallagher near a rally in D.C.’s Dupont Circle exacerbated what was already a depressing moment for gay rights this week. More >
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Progress in the Midwest
November 04, 2009 By Hans Johnson A city native and strong supporter of Kalamazoo's effort to keep an anti-discrimination law reflects on a hard-won campaign.
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Maine's Not Wrong, America Is
November 04, 2009 By Charles Karel Bouley COMMENTARY: Charles Karel Bouley says no civil right should be left up to the masses -- because people often don't do the right thing in the privacy of the anonymous voting booth. More >
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What Marriage in Maine Meant for Me
November 04, 2009 By Dana Hernandez Dana Hernandez is a straight white married mother of two young children. But in campaigning for No on 1 and reporting Election Night outcomes for Advocate.com, defeat hit her like a ton of bricks.
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No on 1 Leader: We Will Win
November 02, 2009 By Jesse Connolly The leader of the campaign to keep same-sex marriage legal in Maine believes the people of his state will vote on the side of fairness.
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View From Washington: GOP Upheaval
November 02, 2009 By Kerry Eleveld Now that the only pro-marriage equality candidate in New York's 23rd Congressional district, Republican Dede Scozzafava, has dropped out of the race, Tuesday's election holds any number of political lessons for both the GOP and the LGBT community.
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Solmonese: "We Have Work to Do"
October 28, 2009 By Joe Solmonese After over a decade, we now have a powerful tool to secure a civil right: the right to be safe. It is a start. But our time to celebrate is short, because we have work to do. More >

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