gays and lesbians
A tale of two struggles
December 21, 2010The repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell and the close vote on the DREAM Act are milestones in the continuing struggle to expand democracy and equality in America.
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GOP blocks jobless aid, vows to kill all Dem-backed bills
December 1, 2010Millions of Americans are almost certain to lose their unemployment checks this month after Congress failed to extend benefits by the Nov. 30 deadline.
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Congress urged to pass paycheck fairness, equality bills
November 16, 2010The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights released a list of six priority bills Congress should enact before recessing for Thanksgiving.
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CHEERS to early voters
October 12, 2010CHEERS because lots of Americans are already voting, and JEERS to bullies who harass gay students.
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Gay teen suicides are wake up call for nation
October 5, 2010Over the past four weeks there have been six known suicides by students who were bullied at their schools because they were gay or perceived to be gay.
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