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Different games, familiar hurdles

Organizers of this summer's two competitions for gay athletes say they've learned their lessons so the events will be profitable now and viable for the future

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Welcoming workplaces

In 2005 a record number of Fortune 500 companies are offering protections to gay and lesbian workers and their spouses. Here are 10 shining examples of the best employers

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A refugee's fight

Abused for years by his homophobic father, 12-year-old Alvaro Orozco ran away from home in Nicaragua and eventually sought asylum in Canada. His claim rejected, he was to be deported in February. But a crusading queer civil rights lawyer stepped in and saved him--at least for now.

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Growing a gay old party

Patrick Guerriero has increased the Log Cabin Republicans' membership and budget--as well as its standing among liberal national gay rights groups. Of course, that means fewer invites to White House parties.

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Family boosters

The nation's leading group of straight allies, PFLAG chapters can claim considerable grassroots success. But some members want more support from the struggling national office

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Mad at Microsoft

Operations program manager Jeff Koertzen was so angry that his employer backtracked on supporting gay equality that he quit the company. In an exclusive Q&A he accuses a top Microsoft executive of lying to employees

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Gays in the ranks: Who cares?

About three fourths of military personnel say they would be fine with serving alongside out gays and lesbians. So why can't they?

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In our parent's footsteps

LGBT kids who grew up with gay parents are finding support in groups like COLAGE. And they're discovering their desire to work in the gay rights movement.

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Queering the Democrats

The Stonewall Democrats group is repositioning itself in red states. Can it rally straight party loyalists to the side of equality?

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The prime of Ms. Jean

Late activist Jean O'Leary got gays their first White House meeting and cofounded National Coming Out Day