The Blade turns 40 in October. What was the most important LGBT news story of the last 40 years?
Marriage rights in Massachusetts
10%
The murder of Matthew Shepard
4%
The murder of Harvey Milk
3%
The beginning of the AIDS epidemic
57%
The Stonewall Rebellion
24%
Do you think Amendment 1 in Maine will pass?
Yes, it will be another Proposition 8.
62%
No, we've gathered our resources and are running a good campaign.
35%
Will you attend the National Equality March for LGBT rights in October?
Yes, we need to be visible.
22%
No, it's a waste of resources.
69%
I didn't know there was a march planned.
8%
The Q: Will the GOP move toward adopting pro-LGBT positions or will it grow more conservative?
“I think the Republican Party wants to get as much power as they can. I think they may try to be more mainstream. I don’t think — were they to gain power — that they would all of a sudden repeal DOMA.”
KARLA STEINBERG, 29
Non-profit worker
Arlington, Va.
“No, they’re not ready [for inclusion].”
MARY HOUDEK, 60
Retired
New Mexico
“More than likely, I think they are probably going to get more conservative.”
BERNARD PEAKS, 47
Payroll manager
Washington
“More conservative.”
MARLA TATE, 40
Sales
Washington
“They’re gonna lean more toward gays. If not, we’re gonna picket. We make up the community.”
