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posted Friday, June 5, 2009 - Volume 37 Issue 23 |
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New Hampshire Gov. signs same-sex marriage bill
by Shaun Knittel -
SGN Staff Writer
The New Hampshire State House and Senate passed legislation to recognize marriage equality for same-sex couples on June 3. The Senate voted 14-10 earlier in the day in favor of the bill. The house followed later in the afternoon, voting 198-176. Grouped with two previous pieces of legislation aimed at advancing the freedom for Gay an more
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Cal Anderson dollar supports Capitol Hill merchants
by Shaun Knittel -
SGN Staff Writer
The Capitol Hill Community Council (CHCC) formally unveiled the new Capitol Hill Discount Dollar, featuring beloved Seattle politician Cal Anderson, the night of June 1st. Cal Anderson was Washington State's first openly Gay legislator and the namesake for a Capitol Hill park.
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SGN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW:Seattle City Attorney Tom Carr
by Mike Andrew -
SGN Staff Writer
"I believe I'm one of the most progressive prosecutors in the country," Tom Carr told SGN in an exclusive interview this week. Carr is running for a third term as Seattle City Attorney. His opponent, Peter Holmes, was also interviewed for this week's SGN.
"There's a perception of me as a law-a more
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SGN exclusive interview: City Attorney candidate Peter Holmes
by Mike Andrew -
SGN Staff Writer
Peter Holmes has tangled with Tom Carr before.
"'Tangled' is definitely the right word," Holmes says. This year, Holmes is running against incumbent Carr for Seattle City Attorney. Two years ago, when Holmes was Chair of the Office of Professional Accountability (OPA), overseeing more
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Seattle talk show host's killer pleads guilty
by Shaun Knittel -
SGN Staff Writer
Scott Brian White pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in a plea deal arranged with prosecutors June 4 in court. White is accused of killing Seattle radio talk show host Mike Webb in 2007. King County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ramdsdell heard the plea.
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Gary Mooney, 1953-2009
Gary Mooney was one of the world's most wonderful people. He was sweet and kind and gentle and loyal and caring. He had an enormous heart and was a steadfast friend to many. He enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest.
Gary was a southern boy, born in Memphis, TN, 9/21/1953. He passed away 5/25/09 in Seattle, WA, from lung canc more
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Susan A. Lockwood, 1962-2009
Susan A. Lockwood, 46 years old, passed away on Saturday, May 16, at home on a brilliantly sunny morning, surrounded by her community of friends and family.
Susan was born on July 8, 1962 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She will be deeply missed by her parents, John and Lauma Lockwood of Traverse City, MI. Susan was devoted to her l more
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| International News |
International News
by Rex Wockner -
SGN Contributing Writer
Quebec to launch strategy against homophobia
Quebec Justice Minister Kathleen Weil has announced the Canadian province will implement a comprehensive strategy against homophobia before the end of the year.
She broke the news at a May 17 rally marking the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAH more |
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Northwest News
AFSC SPEAKER'S BUREAU
LOOKING FOR QUEER YOUTH
The American Friends Service Committee's speaker's bureau, Out Spoken, is looking for Queer youth to interview about their life experiences and hopes for the future to expand and enrich their panel presentations. Participants will receive a gift card and much appreciation for helping out. Contact LT at ltan@AFSC.org for m more |
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National News
by Rex Wockner -
SGN Contributing Writer
Wisconsin Supremes to hear challenge to marriage ban
Wisconsin's Supreme Court will hear a challenge to the state's three-year-old constitutional amendment that bans same-sex marriage.
The case was filed by University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh teacher Bill McConkey, whose daughter is Gay.
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| Community Calendar |
Calendar Listings
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Man with HIV charged for unprotected sex
by Shaun Knittel -
SGN Staff Writer
Zuriel E. Roush, a 22-year-old Gay male, is in Spokane County Jail on $100,000 bond and faces a first-degree assault charge for having unprotected sex with another man without revealing he has the virus that causes AIDS.
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Hotel and restaurant workers say "Decline to Sign"
UNITE HERE Local 8, which represents hotel and food service workers in western Washington, has endorsed the "Yes! Decline to Sign" campaign.
UNITE HERE nationally represents almost a million workers and retirees in the hospitality, food service, textile, and clothing industries, including large concentrations of LGBT workers. < more
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Social Security workers say "Decline to Sign"
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 3937 has endorsed the Decline to Sign Referendum 71 campaign. Their action came at the request of Pride At Work, the AFL-CIO's LGBT constituency organization.
AFGE 3937's President Steve Kofahl informed Pride At Work of his local's endorsement on Wednesday, May 27. "W more
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Zero to 60: 2009 Infiniti G37 Coupe Journey
by J.T. Hills
SGN Contributing Writer
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- It’s definitely fun to drive
- Gorgeous exterior styling
- Intuitive con
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PRIDE EVENTS CALENDAR
GAY PRIDE MONTH
SAM REMIX
AND FILM SCREENINGS
AT SEATTLE ART MUSEUM
On Friday, June 5, 6-10 p.m., celebrate Gay Pride month with DJs Colby b and crew at Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Ave. at University St. Catch special fil more
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Upcoming Films of LGBT Interest
American Primitive
USA - 2009
Genre: Coming of Age Drama
June 12, 2009 7:00 pm – Egyptian Theatre
June 13, 2009 4:30 pm – Egyptian Theatre
Boy
Philippines - 2009
Subtitled
Genre: Coming of Age Drama
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