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Gay rights activists cheer and celebrate after the Delhi High Court passed a groundbreaking ruling Thursday decriminalizing homosexuality. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)

Photo: Gay rights activists cheer and celebrate after the Delhi High Court passed a groundbreaking ruling Thursday decriminalizing homosexuality. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)

Indian court decriminalizes consensual gay sex
Verdict can be challenged in India's Supreme Court

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TABC reassigns two agents in gay bar raid
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NATIONAL NEWS >>

During a White House reception for LGBT leaders, President Obama affirmed his belief that the federal Defense of Marriage Act should be repealed. (Photo by Haraz N. Ghanbari/AP)

Obama cheered at Pride event
President pledges to end ‘Don’t Ask,’ overturn anti-gay Defense of Marriage Act |

Seven arrested in Texas gay bar
Public intoxication charges made on Stonewall’s 40th anniversary

Hate crimes measure to ride on defense bill
Strategy resembles 2007 plan to pass federal proposal

Attorney general grilled on proposal
Eric Holder challenged for supporting federal hate crimes measure

Baldwin’s gay health bill draws key Hill support
Measure could join Obama’s health care reform package

Gay exorcism spurs government action
16-year-old boy shown laying on floor while adults try to cast "demons" from his body

Maine activists sound alarm over referendum
Defending same-sex marriage could cost $10 million

Opponents of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ gathered outside the White House on June 27 to call on President Obama to repeal the law. (Photo courtesy of Josh Huebner)

White House protesters rally against ‘Don’t Ask’
Group calls for legislation in Congress

Dodd backs same-sex marriage
Senator explains change of position in op-ed article

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N.Y. marriage vote could come ‘very soon’
Amid chaos, HRC hopeful for measure

Obama wants to count gay unions in U.S. Census
Current policy lists married gays as ‘unmarried partners’

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Va. woman in lesbian custody case loses again
Latest ruling in a string of orders following case

New map finds HIV rates highest in South
Georgia and Virginia post staggering figures

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Virginia state Sen. Creigh Deeds, the Democratic nominee for governor, is winning LGBT support for his stated ‘commitment to fairness and equality.’ (Photo by Daily Press, Adrin Snider/AP)

Virginia’s gay Democrats warming to Sen. Deeds
Nominee seen as better than GOP alternative

Sheri Abrams
Awarded 2009 Best of Fairfax Award in the local business category

Police official speaks about hate crimes
Parson gives details on investigative process

Va. court rules against dismissed gay employee
Employee claimed firing based on sexual orientation |

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D.C. residents Kristian Fauchald (left) and Len Hirsch were married in California last year. Their marriage is expected to be fully recognized in D.C. starting July 7. (Photo courtesy of Len Hirsch)

Marriage opponents lose case
People behind referendum pledge to keep fighting |

Lesbian among victims of deadly Metro crash
Accident deadliest in Metro's history |

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Transgender activist weighs run for Maryland House
Beyer first ran for office three years ago

Man charged in murder of Baltimore lesbian couple
Police accuse 21-year-old of murder and robbery |

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VIEWPOINT >>

Yes we can! But when? Obama promised to be a ‘fierce advocate’ for LGBT equality but is moving too slowly Mary Frances Berry \| comments 2
The Q Do you think that Sacha Baron Cohen’s movie “Bruno” will be offensive to gays? Joe Rendeiro
Protecting LGBT inmates from sexual abuse Governments should support strong standards to end sexual assault behind bars Lovisa Stannow \| comments 1
Letters Readers sound off on recent stories
Cartoon: Six Stars Mike Ritter
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OUT IN D.C. >>

Fringe benefits
Several gay-themed productions slated for this year’s festival

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT >>

Gay fashion pro Carson Kressley on ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ during a test run last summer. (Photo by Anders Krusberg; courtesy of ‘The Wendy Williams Show’)

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Wendy on the ’waves
Radio vet plans gay-friendly Fox talk show to debut this month

Lust in the dust
‘Country Teacher’ explores morality and desire; opens today at E Street

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PRIDE: Silverdocs kicks off this weekend
Strong LGBT-themed films part of festival

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