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Gay and Lesbian

  • Part 1: "This is what democracy looks like!" Among this year’s signs of spring – the return of Occupy protesters. Of course, the movement didn’t actually…
  • When Gay TV Goes Straight
    In the 1990’s, Brini Maxwell became a household name…at least in Manhattan, where the show dominated public access cable airwaves. The character was the…
  • Marine Sgt. Brandon Morgan's homecoming kiss with his partner went viral after a photo was put online. For Morgan, being able to publicly express his love now that "don't ask, don't tell" is history was emotional.
  • As gay and lesbian people age, finding suitable retirement housing can be a unique challenge. Some facilities allow only married couples to live together, and many gay seniors fear a cold shoulder from staff or fellow retirees. Now, some retirement homes have begun catering specifically to LGBT seniors.
  • With the constant legal and legislative changes affecting same-sex couples across the country, it might seem an impossible feat to keep track.In The…
  • The Mormon Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will no doubt face intense scrutiny if Mitt Romney becomes the GOP's candidate for President. A few…
  • Bipartisan Group Defends Gay Marriage
    A New Hampshire interest group says they are disappointed with the Republican Party’s push to repeal gay marriage.NHPR’s Sam Evans-Brown reports.Standing…
  • House Panel Backs Gay Marriage Repeal
    Judiciary committee votes 11-6 to replace same-sex marriage with civil unions for any unmarried adults – even relatives. NHPR's Josh Rogers reportsBy an…
  • Charlie Morgan will be allowed to bring her same-sex partner to a family guard event this weekend, but says it's just the first step to true equality.A…
  • National Guard Controversy Reveals Inequity
    The official end of ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ is barely a month old. But the circumstances around Chief Warrant Office Charlie Morgan reveal inequities still…

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