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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
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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  
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'Don't accept crumbs'
Joshua Lynsen | Nov 4, 4:01 PM  
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Tonight: Rally for Maine in Dupont Circle
Rebecca Armendariz | Nov 4, 1:28 PM
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Former Advocate EIC rips publication in blog
Rebecca Armendariz | Nov 4, 11:13 AM
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Gay in the Midwest
Curtis Dorgan | Nov 4, 10:45 AM
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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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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     comments 6

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     comments 1

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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Va. att’y gen’l candidate denounces ‘homosexual acts’
Cuccinelli draws ire after anti-gay remarks   | Comments comments 13
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Marriage referendum supporters pack hearing

Looking back: Dozens of gay murders remain unsolved
1994 Blade investigation examined local killings   | Comments comments 1

Ministers rally against same-sex marriage bill
Crowd asks D.C. officials to ‘let the people vote’   | Comments comments 2

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    | Comments comments 3

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Emotions run high as Council hears marriage testimony
Tearful gay couples, Bible-quoting opponents face off at lengthy hearing  
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Graham relinquishes taxi oversight duties
Announcement follows the indictment of Graham’s chief of staff, Ted Loza   | Comments comments 2

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  

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Our first victory
LGBT people are finally treated equally under federal hate crimes law
KEVIN NAFF      comments  1
 
A Catholic gone crazy
KEVIN NAFF   |   comments 3

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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Costumes and camp
Gays say Halloween gives them time to don other personas without backlash


All-new Long View
Gay-owned gallery moves to huge space perfect for hosting events
 
A&E in Brief
Janis Ian, Cazwell and more...
 
Mann, I feel like writing about women
Acclaimed gay author out with new Liz bio
 
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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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