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When Republicans Rule: A Horror Story
Written by Carrie Stone and Elisia Ross Tuesday, 09 March 2010 07:58
First the wing-nuts took back Virginia and now they are aiming at America.
Last month, the newly elected Republican governor of Virginia, Bob McDonnell reversed an executive order banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
Recently I read that Virginia Attorney general, Ken Cuccinelli, sent a letter to state universities and colleges advising them to amend their non-discrimination policies to reflect Virginia state law.Roy Ashburn, California State Senator, Says He's Gay After DUI Arrest
Written by Robin Hindery Tuesday, 09 March 2010 07:07
Republican state Sen. Roy Ashburn said Monday he is gay, ending days of speculation that began after his arrest last week for investigation of driving under the influence.
Ashburn, who consistently voted against gay rights measures during his 14 years in the state Legislature, came out in an interview with KERN radio in Bakersfield, the area he represents.
Anti-Gay Rights CA GOP Lawmaker Nailed For DUI...After Leaving Gay Bar
Written by CBS - Channel 13 Friday, 05 March 2010 07:10
Early Wednesday morning, State Sen. Roy Ashburn (R-Calif.) was pulled over and arrested for drunk driving. Sources report that Ashburn -- a fierce opponent of gay rights -- was driving drunk after leaving Faces, a gay nightclub in midtown Sacramento; when the officer stopped the state-issued vehicle, there was an unidentified man in the passenger seat of the car.
DADT Study Dismissed By GOP Leader Before It Begins
Written by Anne Flaherty Wednesday, 03 March 2010 08:46
Some Republicans are dismissing a planned nine-month Pentagon study on gays in the military as biased because it assumes Congress will eventually repeal the 1993 law known as "don't ask, don't tell."
GOP lawmakers are likely to use the argument to try to chip away at the credibility of the assessment, which Defense Secretary Robert Gates envisions as the first comprehensive look at the policy in its 17-year lifetime.
Lieberman Belittles Gay Service Members
Written by Candace Chellew-Hodge Wednesday, 24 February 2010 07:43
Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman is the lead sponsor of a measure to repeal the military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Don’t Pursue policy that has barred openly gay and lesbian people from serving in the military. Lieberman, who has been a thorn in the side of many liberals over issues of healthcare and Iraq, may now be hailed by some liberals for this bold move:
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