gay rights

Thirty years after Milk assassination, we need to further his vision

By Akilah Bolden-Monifa, November 20, 2008

We need to recall his courage and his vision. Fortunately, the just-released movie “Milk,” starring Sean Penn, should help us do so.

A Bittersweet Night

By Kate Clinton, November 10, 2008

While the American family and our extended international family were whooping it up for the historic Obama victory, I banged pans and wept for joy with the best of them.

Kate Clinton Calls for Gay Work Slowdown if Prop 8 Passes

By Kate Clinton, October 30, 2008

Hairdressers will mistakenly lay hot curling irons down on ears. Social workers will give bad advice, “Your father sounds like a great guy. Show him some love.” Waiters will serve cold food and suggest the wrong wine.

George Takei

A 2006 interview with George Takei, Star Trek's Mr. Sulu, who works with the Human Rights Campaign to combat the rightwing's push against gay marriage.

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During Gay History Month, we have to make sure gay and lesbian citizens count

By Heather Gilligan, October 16, 2008

We’re in the midst of Gay History Month, an ideal time for this question: How much progress has been made in the 40 years since the gay liberation movement began?

Ten years after Matthew Shepard’s murder, we need to act

By Steve Ralls, October 3, 2008

It has been 10 years since openly gay college student Matthew Shepard was brutally killed in Wyoming. On Oct. 6, 1998, he was beaten and strung up on a fence. He died six days later.

The Days of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Are Numbered

By C. Dixon Osburn, July 24, 2008

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell cannot stand.

During Gay Pride Month, we need to address broader issues

By Heather Tirado Gilligan, June 24, 2008

As Gay Pride Month comes to a close, we need to take stock.

California Supreme Court decision blesses our family

By Ken and Molleen Matsumura, May 19, 2008

The California Supreme Court has blessed our family.

Same-Sex Ruling a Cause for Great Celebration

By Matthew Rothschild, May 16, 2008

May 15, 2008, will go down in the history books as a great day in the march for equality.

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