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Mexican Singer: I'd Rather My Kid Die Than Be Adopted by Gays

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    A popular Mexican singer known for her camp value and feminist ethos slammed adoption by gays and said she's rather see her child die than be raised by gay people.

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Slash Regrets Using "Gay" Disparagingly

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    In describing the Michael Jackson song "Black or White," guitarist Slash used the word "gay" — and he now regrets his choice of words.

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Gay Marriage War Heats Up in Pennsylvania

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    Pennsylvania's senate judiciary committee will take up a bill Tuesday that could constitutionally ban same-sex marriage — and a blogger is prepared to out any gay politician who votes for it.

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Baby for Jessica and Her Best Gay?

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    Jessica Simpson and her gay best friend, hairdresser Ken Paves, both want children, and they've discussed having one with each other.

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Lesbian Candidate Leaves SF Race, Goes to Work for Houston Mayor Parker

  • Laura Spanjian x180 (fair) | Advocate.com

    Laura Spanjian has dropped out of the running for a district supervisor position in San Francisco to accept a job in the administration of Houston mayor Annise Parker. "I'm leaving the race and leaving San Francisco," the out politician told the Bay Area Reporter.

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Sestak Submits LGBT Housing Bill

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    Democratic U.S. Senate candidate and current congressman Joe Sestak submitted a bill last week that would prevent anti-LGBT discrimination in the rental, sale, or financing of a home.

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Gainesville, Fla.'s Gay Mayoral Candidate Mocked

  • GAY AGENDA HOAX X390 (FAIR USE) | ADVOCATE.COM

    In an effort to stop Craig Lowe from becoming the first gay mayor of Gainesville, Fla., someone has plastered cars and buildings with pink fliers mocking Lowe's orientation.

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Mixed-Gender Dorms Growing in Popularity

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    Colleges and universities across the country are increasingly offering mixed-gender dorm rooms.

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Deadline Looms for DADT Enforcement Changes

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    The Pentagon is preparing for possible changes to to the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy, which Jeh Johnson (pictured), general counsel for the Defense Department, said earlier this month would be delivered by March 19.

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