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Frank Schubert, campaign director for Stand for Marriage Maine, claims victory for Yes on 1 Tuesday night in Portland. (Photo by Robert F. Bukaty/AP)

Photo: Frank Schubert, campaign director for Stand for Marriage Maine, claims victory for Yes on 1 Tuesday night in Portland. (Photo by Robert F. Bukaty/AP)

Maine voters reject marriage law
Amid disappointment, questions linger over national strategy

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Wash. supporters of gay rights hope lead holds
'Everything but marriage' law narrowly passing

Petition set for delivery to Mormon church leaders
More than 2,000 signatures collected

Dejection fills ballroom after gay marriage vote
No on 1 conceded early Wed.

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Heartbreak in Maine, Va. returns to Dark Ages Kevin Naff \| Nov 4, 9:44 AM COMMENTS (9)

'Don't accept crumbs' Joshua Lynsen \| Nov 4, 4:01 PM COMMENTS

Tonight: Rally for Maine in Dupont Circle
Rebecca Armendariz | Nov 4, 1:28 PM

Former Advocate EIC rips publication in blog
Rebecca Armendariz | Nov 4, 11:13 AM

Gay in the Midwest
Curtis Dorgan | Nov 4, 10:45 AM

Carrie Prejean sex tape!
Joe. My. God. | Nov 4, 4:46 PM

16 queer cartoon characters you might not know about yet
The New Gay | Nov 4, 3:19 PM

Enough, no more, enogh
David Mixner | Nov 4, 10:41 AM

Kalamazoo Episcopalians take out full page anti-discrimination ad
Towleroad | Nov 3, 3:01 PM

Maine, Obama and the LGBT community
David Mixner | Nov 3, 10:24 AM

Equality March co-directors resign; group reorganizes amid controversy
The Bilerico Project | Nov 3, 10:18 AM

OFA tells Mainers to get out and vote without mentioning anti-gay ballot measure
AMERICAblog | Nov 3, 10:15 AM

Tomorrow we can make history
By CHELLIE PINGREE | The Huffington Post | Nov 2, 5:27 PM

2009 elections preview: Maine Question 1
FiveThirtyEight | Nov 2, 12:07 PM

State rep. pushes for same-sex marriage in Michigan
Detroit News | Nov 4, 3:47 PM

Fort Worth police, TABC to release Rainbow Lounge reports
Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Nov 4, 3:45 PM

Crabby cabby boots same-sex lovebirds
NY Post | Nov 4, 2:01 PM

Sen. Durbin hints that DADT repeal won't come next year
The Hill | Nov 4, 2:00 PM

New gay rights law being approved by voters
Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Nov 4, 11:40 AM

Openly gay Kleinschmidt is next Chapel Hill mayor
Q Notes | Nov 4, 11:03 AM

Voters supporting same-sex partnerships
The Olympian | Nov 4, 5:11 AM

Expanded gay rights leading in early returns in Wash.
KOMO News | Nov 4, 12:05 AM

Detroit elects first open gay City Councilmember
| Nov 3, 10:35 PM

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Houston City Controller Annise Parker, a lesbian, is running for mayor. She’s one of the top two candidates according to recent polls. (Photo courtesy of Parker)

Lesbian mayoral candidate faces hurdle in Houston
Even if Parker wins the most votes, race might end with runoff

N.Y. congressional race attracts nat’l attention
Pro-gay GOP contender faces challenge from right

Could ruling relax ‘Don’t Ask’ without law change?
Source: DOD examining Witt case as way to ease enforcement

Paterson calls lawmakers back for marriage bill

Maine marriage to be decided by ‘razor-thin election’
Electorate to vote Nov. 3 on whether to retain gay nuptials

‘After more than a decade of opposition and delay, we passed inclusive hate crimes legislation to help protect our citizens from violence based what they look like, who they love, how they pray or who they are,’ President Obama said during a Wednesday reception at the White House. (Blade photo by Michael Key)

Obama signs hate crimes bill
Measure named for Matthew Shepard becomes law after 10-year fight

Congress approves funds for Ryan White renewal

LGBT senior, housing issues win attention
Obama administration acts to aid elders, study discrimination

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Virginia state Sen. Ken Cuccinelli, a candidate for Virginia attorney general, reportedly described ‘homosexual acts’ as ‘intrinsically wrong’ and ‘not healthy to society.’ (Photo by Steve Helber/AP)

Va. att’y gen’l candidate denounces ‘homosexual acts’
Cuccinelli draws ire after anti-gay remarks |

Marriage referendum supporters pack hearing

Looking back: Dozens of gay murders remain unsolved
1994 Blade investigation examined local killings |

Ministers rally against same-sex marriage bill
Crowd asks D.C. officials to ‘let the people vote’ |

Black Marylanders back LGBT rights in film
Pastors, politicians speak out for same-sex marriage

Fenty announces city probe into AIDS groups
Washington Post details $25 million in misspent funds |

Opponents of same-sex marriage rallied Sunday outside D.C. City Hall. (Blade photo by Michael Key)

Emotions run high as Council hears marriage testimony
Tearful gay couples, Bible-quoting opponents face off at lengthy hearing

Graham relinquishes taxi oversight duties
Announcement follows the indictment of Graham’s chief of staff, Ted Loza |

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GLBT economic summit set for Saturday
Discussions to include weathering recession, media relations and business development

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Hearings, rallies set for D.C. marriage bill
Two hearings set for next week

VIEWPOINT >>

Our first victory
LGBT people are finally treated equally under federal hate crimes law
KEVIN NAFF

A Catholic gone crazy
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A lieutenant governor who will work for Va.
Bill Bolling is an absentee leader. It’s time for change in our commonwealth.
Jody Wagner

Letters
Obama supports gay rights, but what about animal rights?
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The Q
What would you like to dress as for Halloween this year?
Jaimie Schock

POINT: Vote Deeds for Virginia governor
GOP won’t support our rights until they start losing elections because of their anti-gay views.
TOM OSBORNE

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OUT IN D.C. >>

Costumes and camp
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT >>

A solid script, song craft and casting make ‘Jersey Boys,’ being performed now at National Theatre, an old-school delight. From left are Josh Franklin, Matt Bailey, Joseph Leo Bwarie and Steve Gouveia. (Photo by Joan Marcus; courtesy of Broadway Booking Office)

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Back in time
Four Seasons musical at National an unabashed crowd pleaser

Flying the not-so-friendly skies
Pam Ann takes on the airlines for D.C. show

Spirited sport sedans
With Halloween around the corner, it’s time for treats

Reel Affirmations set to open
LGBT film festival kicks off Thursday with Quentin Crisp biopic

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