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11/19/2008 03:45 PM
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Calif. Supreme
Court Will Hear Challenge to Prop. 8
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The California
supreme court announced Wednesday that it will review
legal challenges to Proposition 8, which passed by a narrow
margin on November 4, constitutionally banning
same-sex marriage in the state.
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11/19/2008 03:45 PM
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eHarmony Settles
Suit, Agrees to Offer Same-Sex Matching Services
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Three years after
a New Jersey resident filed a discrimination suit
against Web-based matchmaking service eHarmony.com, the
online dating portal has settled out of court and
agreed to offer same-sex matchmaking services to
members. But will eHarmony really put the work in to
serve gay customers and combat criticisms from competitors
like Chemistry.com?
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11/19/2008 03:45 PM
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Senator Stevens
Falls Giving Dems 58 Senate Seats
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The
longest-serving Republican in the history of the Senate, Ted
Stevens of Alaska, has lost his seat in a recount that
ended Tuesday with his opponent, Anchorage mayor Mark
Begich, receiving 3,724 more votes than Stevens,
reports the Associated Press. Begich's win brings the Senate
Democrats to 58 members in the 100-person chamber, just two
seats shy of the 60 it takes to block filibusters in
the Senate.
About 2,500
overseas ballots remain uncounted, less than the tally
differential between the two candidates. Stevens did not
concede the race Tuesday night, and he can request a
recount if he posts $15,000 to pay for it.
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11/19/2008 03:45 PM
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104 Generals and
Admirals: Military Gay Ban Must End
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More than 100
retired generals and admirals are calling for an end to
"don't ask, don't tell," the military's policy of not
allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in the
military, reports the Associated Press. "As is the
case with Great Britain, Israel, and other nations
that allow gays and lesbians to serve openly, our service
members are professionals who are able to work
together effectively despite differences in race,
gender, religion, and sexuality," the officers wrote.
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11/19/2008 03:45 PM
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Chicago's
Proposed LGBT High School Shelved
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Plans for
a high school for LGBT students in Chicago have been
shelved.
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11/19/2008 03:45 PM
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Vermont Senator
to Introduce Marriage Bill
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Vermont state
senator John Campbell said Tuesday he will introduce a bill
to legalize gay marriage when the legislature returns in
January, the Associated Press reports.
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11/19/2008 03:45 PM
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Subway
Franchisee Retracts Yes on 8 Gift
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11/19/2008 03:45 PM
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Gingrich Back to
Divisive Tactics
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Former speaker of
the House Newt Gingrich characterized Prop. 8
protesters as part of a fascist movement in America during
an appearance on The O'Reilly Factor on
November 14. Gingrich, who is also a contributor to
Fox News, was talking to host Bill O'Reilly about the
demonstrations after the election, in which
California voters decided to ban same-sex marriage.
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11/19/2008 03:45 PM
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San Diego Hotel
Owner in Hot Water With Gays, Unions
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San Diego's
glamorous Manchester Grand Hyatt hotel has seen better days.
The hotel, owned by local magnate Douglas Manchester,
is being boycotted for the second time in six months.
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11/19/2008 03:45 PM
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Focus on the
Family Lays Off 202 Workers
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Focus on the
Family will eliminate 202 jobs, making it the biggest layoff
in the history of James Dobson's Christian ministry, based
in Colorado Springs, Colo. The nonprofit's budget
has been adjusted from $160 million in the 2008 fiscal
year to $138 million, according to The Gazette of
Colorado Springs. Focus on the Family was one of the
major donors to California's Proposition 8.
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11/19/2008 03:45 PM
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Trevor
Project Gains Accreditation From National Suicide Group
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The Trevor
Project -- the nation's only 24-hour crisis and suicide
prevention helpline for LGBTQ youths -- received
accreditation from the American Association of
Suicidology this month.
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