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Drag Queens Plunge Into Icy Boston Harbor to Raise Funds for Domestic Violence Prevention

By Dan Meyer | Saturday Mar 9, 2013
Boston’s GMDVP has changed its name to the GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project, but continues to help the community, most recently via an icy plunge in the Boston harbor, all to raise funds for their programs.

Healthy Gay Men Must Be Allowed to Donate Blood, Says GMHC

By Winnie McCroy | Friday Mar 8, 2013
Via a We The People online petition, GMHC will force President Barack Obama to pressure the FDA to reform their policy against gay men donating blood.

Romney Strategist Blames Views on Gay Rights for Loss

By Jason St. Amand | Tuesday Feb 26, 2013
One of the lead strategists for Mitt Romney’s 2012 campaign suggests that he lost the election because of his views on gay rights and similar issues rather than technological issues.

News Analysis: What Obama’s ’Stonewall’ Moment Means

By Steve Weinstein | Tuesday Jan 22, 2013
President Barack Obama’s inclusion of gay rights and same-sex marriage in his second inaugural address was the climax of a personal journey, as well as the product of political calculation.

Activists Applaud Gay Rights Inclusion in Inaugural Address

By Winnie McCroy | Monday Jan 21, 2013
Saying "our journey is not complete" until gays have full equal rights, President Barack Obama referenced the fight for gay civil rights in his inaugural address.

Gay Pundits & Groups at Odds Over Hagel’s Defense Secretary Nomination

By Jason St. Amand | Thursday Jan 10, 2013
Chuck Hagel, Obama’s pick for U.S. Defense Secretary is causing concern among some LGBT activists & groups who don’t like comments & actions he took in the past.

Who Deserves to Be the Next President of the U.S.?

By Chris Sosa | Saturday Nov 3, 2012
On Nov. 6, citizens will decide who becomes the next President of the United States. Here’s my decision.

Recall of Pro Marriage Equality Judge May Boost Romney Vote in Iowa

By Jason St. Amand | Monday Oct 29, 2012
Conservative magazine the National Review speculates that Iowa voters, motivated to recall a State Supreme Court judge who voted for gay marriage, could swing the state -- & the national -- presidential election for Mitt Romney.

Colbert Trumps Trump With $1M Teabagging Bet

By Jason St. Amand | Friday Oct 26, 2012
After Donald Trump’s strange $5 million offer to President Barack Obama, political satirist Stephen Colbert announced he had own deal to make with the billionaire businessman.

Log Cabin Republicans Endorse Romney for President

By Jason St. Amand | Wednesday Oct 24, 2012
The Log Cabin Republicans, a Republican gay rights group, announced on Tuesday that they will endorsee Mitt Romney for president just weeks before voting takes place.