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U.K. foreign sec'y denies gay rumors as aide resigns
QUICK LOOK: In an extraordinary personal statement, the Foreign Secretary announced that his adviser was resigning but described allegations of an “improper” relationship between... (MORE)
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Swedish airline to host first gay mile high wedding
QUICK LOOK: When officials at Scandinavian airlines say that love is in the air, they're being literal. The Swedish carrier has announced plans to host the first-ever in-flight gay... (MORE)

GOP reps urging Schwarzenegger to defend Prop 8
QUICK LOOK: A group of Republican lawmakers is urging California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to appeal a federal ruling that struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban. Twenty-seven... (MORE)

Are Republicans out to co-opt gay rights from Dems?
QUICK LOOK: Pro-gay rights Republicans seem to be less of an oxymoron these days. Former Solicitor General Ted Olson is, along with David Boies, leading the fight in the courts against... (MORE)

Del. Republican in primary hit with gay affair rumor
QUICK LOOK: WATCH: A conservative firm until recently employed by the Delaware primary campaign of conservative Christine O'Donnell against Rep. Mike Castle casually leveled an extraordinary... (MORE)

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Room for debate over how big the GOP tent is
As head of the Republican National Committee from 2005 to 2007, Ken Mehlman was part of the party's leadership that stepped up anti-gay efforts, in part to energize ...(MORE) (New York Times)
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Gay in the GOP in the wake of Ken Mehlman
By JEAN MARBELLA: In another context, Gloria Steinem had the perfect comeback. Told that she didn't look her age, the glamorous feminist said, "This is what 50 looks...(MORE) (Baltimore Sun)
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Obama's gay marriage policy a disgrace
BY RICHARD JUST: The New Republic has assembled a fascinating timeline of Obama’s statements on gay marriage over the past 14 years, stretching from ...(MORE) (The New Republic)
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Principal: Kookabura sits in a gum tree, but isn't gay
QUICK LOOK: A school principal has come under fire after making his primary school students replace a " gay" Kookaburra sitting in an old gum tree with a "fun" bird in the classic... (MORE)
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Glee's gay character to get a boyfriend, screen kiss
QUICK LOOK: If Modern Family can have a gay kiss, Glee's Kurt should be getting ready to smooch with his TV boyfriend, too. While Chris Colfer still isn't allowed to reveal who be... (MORE)

Mehlman event raises GOP funds for gay marriage
QUICK LOOK: Ken Mehlman's fundraiser for same-sex marriage will be, among other things, a gathering of some of the most high-profile -- and deep-pocketed -- backers of gay marriage... (MORE)

Watch: Out gay character debuts in Archies comics
QUICK LOOK: The often-quaint world of Archie Comics is set to become a lot more diverse this week. “Veronica” #202, on sale at comic book shops Wednesday, marks the debut of Kevin... (MORE)
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Opponents claim bully programs = gay smokescreen
QUICK LOOK: Gay-rights groups' push for anti-bullying legislation and school programs is an effort to "promote homosexuality to kids," according to a conservative Christian activist... (MORE)
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'Black Swan' includes lesbian sex in ballet thriller
QUICK LOOK: Classical ballet has rarely been portrayed like this, featuring murder, ruthless ambition, drug taking, self-harming, unhealthy narcissism and lesbian sex. "I'm terrified... (MORE)
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Fidel Castro takes blame for 1960s gay persecution
QUICK LOOK: Fidel Castro has said that he is ultimately responsible for the persecution suffered by homosexuals in Cuba after the revolution of 1959. The former president told the... (MORE)
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Court rules married gay couples can't divorce in Texas
QUICK LOOK: A state appeals court in Dallas has rejected a lower court’s decision that two gay men who married in Massachusetts had the right to divorce in Texas. On Tuesday, the... (MORE)
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Police find 'no evidence' dead British spy was gay
QUICK LOOK: Investigators have found no evidence so far that murdered MI6 spy Gareth Williams was gay, it emerged yesterday. His family and friends have said there was nothing to... (MORE)
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In rare move, China to hear HIV discrimination case
QUICK LOOK: A municipal court in central China has accepted the country's first lawsuit alleging work discrimination because of HIV status, state media reported Tuesday. The China... (MORE)

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Dispute grows over Cleveland Gay Games in 2014
QUICK LOOK: The dispute over who is hosting the Gay Games in Cleveland is heating up, with letters from lawyers over everything from trademarks to art work. But all sides still say... (MORE)
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Watch: Meet the cast of Logo's 'A List' reality show
QUICK LOOK: Looks like Logo is going to beat Bravo at its own "Real Housewives" game this October by introducing America to "The A-List," a new reality show that chronicles the lives... (MORE)
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Peter Paul & Mary to anti-gay group: cease & desist
QUICK LOOK: The remaining members of the folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary have sent a cease and desist letter to the National Organization of Marriage, which has been using one if... (MORE)
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Mexico City tries to woo same-sex honeymooners
QUICK LOOK: As more governments approve same-sex marriage laws, officials here are hoping to attract a growing part of the tourism market: gay honeymoons. The first couple to wed... (MORE)

Lynch, 'Modern Family' wins make Emmy a gay affair
QUICK LOOK: WATCH: In terms of participation and winners, the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, which took place Aug. 29 on NBC, were one of the most gay-friendly in history. Out... (MORE)

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Gay couples in Hawaii look to California on marriage
QUICK LOOK: Tambry Young and Suzanne King have traveled across the nation seeking marriage equality. They were wed last November in Massachusetts, one of five states that allow same-sex... (MORE)

At West Point, gay cadets emerging from shadows
QUICK LOOK: Code words, secret societies, covert meetings, fake identities: these are tools that a certain set of cadets learn here at the United States Military Academy at West... (MORE)

Crist walks back support for gay marriage amendment
QUICK LOOK: WATCH: Florida Gov. Charlie Crist appeared to backtrack from statements he made regarding same-sex marriage during a CNN interview Sunday, saying in a statement that... (MORE)

Same-sex marriage gains support among Republicans
QUICK LOOK: A growing number of Republicans are breaking with the party's traditional stance to publicly state their support for same-sex marriage, a shift strategists say stems... (MORE)

Gay Pride in the U.K.: Kelis performs in Manchester
QUICK LOOK: WATCH: Kelis's milkshake brought all the boys to the yard – in rather spectacular style at Manchester Pride. For thousands crammed in to see the New York diva’s headlining... (MORE)
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