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Women’s Museum seeking films to screen in honor of suffrage movement The Women’s Museum in Dallas is looking for documentaries and films to screen during the month of August to celebrate and honor the women’s...
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Closeted Spokane mayor who opposed gay rights dead at 55
By John K. Wiley Associated PressLongtime politician who voters recalled from office after learning about his pursuit of male sex partners in chat rooms dies after cancer surgery Former Spokane Mayor John West opposed gay rights...
Read MoreProvincetown straights claim they are oppressed by gay folks
By By Ling Liu Associated PressPeople who signed petition seeking constitutional amendment against gay marriage complain about name calling, other types of harassment Keith Bergman PROVINCETOWN, Mass. Heterosexuals in this...
Read MoreSan Francisco prosecutors seek to limit use of gay panic defense
By Lisa Leff Associated PressStrategy comes as lawmakers in California and New York consider bills to ban the practice of introducing a victim’s sexual orientation in court Kamala Harris SAN FRANCISCO Prosecutors said they...
Read MoreArkansas Episcopal bishop approves gay union blessings
By Associated PressHead of 14,000-member diocese becomes the denomination’s first church leader to allow official rites for same-sex couples The Rev. Larry Maze LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas Episcopal churches in Arkansas can...
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