Seattle Gay News - Mobile Edition - - Section One - Friday, July 1, 2011

New York legalizes same-sex marriage
by Rex Wockner - SGN Contributing Writer

New York state legalized same-sex marriage June 24.

The Senate passed the bill 33-29 at 10:29 p.m. and Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed it into law less than 90 minutes later.

Same-sex couples can begin marrying July 25.

'This state, when it is at its finest, is a beacon for social justice,' C more
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Gay marriage tipping point
Could the passage of same-sex marriage in New York state bring marriage equality to Washington state?

by Shaun Knittel - SGN Associate Editor

Marriage equality is a very touchy subject to many people. Evidence of this could be found earlier this week, as New York legislators slaved over the wording used to outli more

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Our flag, part IV: PrideFest flag stolen, help needed to find it
by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor

The visual was stunningly beautiful: A Pride flag contingent, bigger than any that had ever been, marching along the Pride parade route toward Seattle Center for PrideFest in steady, poetic motion.

As the last contingent of the 2011 Pride Parade, the flag, owned by One Degree more

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Discrimination during Pride Parade at Westlake Center, Gay couple busted
by Shaun Knittel - SGN Associate Editor

Aaron Smith and his boyfriend Benjamin White, both 23, arrived in Seattle on June 24 to experience their first Seattle Pride weekend. The two had just attended the Pride festivities in their home of Portland, Oregon, and decided to see what all the Seattle buzz was all about.

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HRC store in D.C. vandalized, 'Rowdy Queers' claim responsibility
by Mike Andrew - SGN Staff Writer

Washington, D.C.'s Dupont Circle HRC store was vandalized early in the morning of June 29 by a group of self-described 'Rowdy Queers' claiming to be paying homage to the Stonewall riots.

According to the Washington Blade, the damage was 'mostly cosmetic' - pink paint splattered on t more

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Capitol Hill midnight rampage, anarchists damage property and pride
by Shaun Knittel - SGN Associate Editor

In the early morning hours of Pride Sunday, June 26, several hundred self-described anarchists swarmed through Capitol Hill, the city's Gayborhood, noisily vandalizing stores and smashing windows before dispersing into the night.

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GLSEN youth attend White House Pride reception
by Shaun Knittel - SGN Associate Editor

On June 29, youth advocates from GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network, attended the White House Pride Month reception at the invitation of the Obama administration.

According to GLSEN officials, five high school students were given a rare opportunity to sha more

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ECSA holds Emerald City Classic tournament
by Anthony Greer - SGN Staff Writer

The Emerald City Softball Association will host the Emerald City Classic, their annual tournament, this upcoming weekend.

This year, the tournament will consist of 47 teams that reside in Washington as well as Portland, Vancouver, San Francisco, San Jose, Denver, and Phoenix.
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Labor takes to the streets for Seattle Pride 2011 Courtesy of Pride At Work AFL-CIO
Organized labor participated proudly in this year's Pride Parade.

Joining Pride At Work - the AFL-CIO's LGBT constituency organization - in a special labor contingent were CLUW, PSARA, UAW 4121, and UFCW 21.

The Pride At Work contingent was endorsed by the Martin Luther King County Labor Council (MLKCLC).

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Cleve Jones speaks in Seattle, supports hospitality workers
by Mike Andrew - SGN Staff Writer

Renowned activist Cleve Jones spoke in Seattle June 28 at an LGBT community forum sponsored by UNITE HERE Local 8, Allyship, Ingersoll Center, Pride At Work, and SGN.

Jones, a former Harvey Milk protégé, creator of the Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, and co-chair of the 2009 Na more

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LGBT activists call for veto of Rhode Island civil unions bill
by Mike Andrew - SGN Staff Writer

A bill establishing same-sex civil unions passed the Rhode Island Senate on June 29 and is now headed to the governor's desk for his signature, but LGBT activists in that state are not celebrating.

Instead, they are calling for Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee to veto the bi more

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Affordable Care Act to improve data collection, reduce health disparities
by Shaun Knittel - SGN Associate Editor

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced this week several new draft standards for collecting and reporting data on race, ethnicity, sex, primary language, and disability status, and announced the administration's plans to begin collecting health data on LGBT po more

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Dr. J: HIV testing: we've come a long way, baby
by Dr. Joanne Stekler - Special to the SGN

Joanne Stekler, M.D., MPH, is deputy director of community services for the HIV/STD Program at Public Health - Seattle & King County. She is also an internal medicine and infectious disease physician at Harborview Medical Center, and assistant professor of medicine and epidemiolog more
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National News
by Rex Wockner - SGN Contributing Writer

Wisconsin Domestic Partnership Registry survives legal challenge
Wisconsin's Domestic Partnership Registry was declared constitutional June 20 by the Dane County Circuit Court Branch 11.

'It is clear,' wrote Circuit Judge Daniel Moeser, 'that Chapter 770 do more

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Why Obama Keeps Winning Gay Battles But Losing The War
July 01, 2011 2:51 pm ET by Kerry Eleveld

President Barack Obama seems puzzled. Why is his record on queer rights continually being questioned simply because hes stagnated on supporting marriage equality?

'Let me start by saying that this administration, under my direction, has consistently said we cannot discrimi more
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Portrait of a Lady
Lady Gaga tells all
'My love for my gay fans is just pure, authentic love for them as supporters of me from the beginning, and me feeling connected to their struggles as someone who is a part of their fight.' - Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga tells all - and takes her first self-portrait for a magazine cover.

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The Religious Right's Shadow Nation
Posted July 5th, 2011 by Wayne Besen Weekly Column

Lately, it seems Christian fundamentalists have campaigned to pervert the notion of 'religious freedom' to mean they have the absolute right to control lives and dictate how other people live. If they are unable to coerce or browbeat non-believers into following their church's rul more
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Ninth Circuit Lifts Stay Barring Enforcement of DADT
Posted July 5th, 2011 by Wayne Besen Weekly Column

Lately, it seems Christian fundamentalists have campaigned to pervert the notion of 'religious freedom' to mean they have the absolute right to control lives and dictate how other people live. If they are unable to coerce or browbeat non-believers into following their church's rul more
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Posted July 5th, 2011 by Wayne Besen Weekly Column

Lately, it seems Christian fundamentalists have campaigned to pervert the notion of 'religious freedom' to mean they have the absolute right to control lives and dictate how other people live. If they are unable to coerce or browbeat non-believers into following their church's rul more
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Posted July 5th, 2011 by Wayne Besen Weekly Column

Lately, it seems Christian fundamentalists have campaigned to pervert the notion of 'religious freedom' to mean they have the absolute right to control lives and dictate how other people live. If they are unable to coerce or browbeat non-believers into following their church's rul more
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Posted July 5th, 2011 by Wayne Besen Weekly Column

Lately, it seems Christian fundamentalists have campaigned to pervert the notion of 'religious freedom' to mean they have the absolute right to control lives and dictate how other people live. If they are unable to coerce or browbeat non-believers into following their church's rul more
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Posted July 5th, 2011 by Wayne Besen Weekly Column

Lately, it seems Christian fundamentalists have campaigned to pervert the notion of 'religious freedom' to mean they have the absolute right to control lives and dictate how other people live. If they are unable to coerce or browbeat non-believers into following their church's rul more
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Posted July 5th, 2011 by Wayne Besen Weekly Column

Lately, it seems Christian fundamentalists have campaigned to pervert the notion of 'religious freedom' to mean they have the absolute right to control lives and dictate how other people live. If they are unable to coerce or browbeat non-believers into following their church's rul more
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Posted July 5th, 2011 by Wayne Besen Weekly Column

Lately, it seems Christian fundamentalists have campaigned to pervert the notion of 'religious freedom' to mean they have the absolute right to control lives and dictate how other people live. If they are unable to coerce or browbeat non-believers into following their church's rul more
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Posted July 5th, 2011 by Wayne Besen Weekly Column

Lately, it seems Christian fundamentalists have campaigned to pervert the notion of 'religious freedom' to mean they have the absolute right to control lives and dictate how other people live. If they are unable to coerce or browbeat non-believers into following their church's rul more
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Posted July 5th, 2011 by Wayne Besen Weekly Column

Lately, it seems Christian fundamentalists have campaigned to pervert the notion of 'religious freedom' to mean they have the absolute right to control lives and dictate how other people live. If they are unable to coerce or browbeat non-believers into following their church's rul more
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Posted July 5th, 2011 by Wayne Besen Weekly Column

Lately, it seems Christian fundamentalists have campaigned to pervert the notion of 'religious freedom' to mean they have the absolute right to control lives and dictate how other people live. If they are unable to coerce or browbeat non-believers into following their church's rul more
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Posted July 5th, 2011 by Wayne Besen Weekly Column

Lately, it seems Christian fundamentalists have campaigned to pervert the notion of 'religious freedom' to mean they have the absolute right to control lives and dictate how other people live. If they are unable to coerce or browbeat non-believers into following their church's rul more
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Posted July 5th, 2011 by Wayne Besen Weekly Column

Lately, it seems Christian fundamentalists have campaigned to pervert the notion of 'religious freedom' to mean they have the absolute right to control lives and dictate how other people live. If they are unable to coerce or browbeat non-believers into following their church's rul more
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Posted July 5th, 2011 by Wayne Besen Weekly Column

Lately, it seems Christian fundamentalists have campaigned to pervert the notion of 'religious freedom' to mean they have the absolute right to control lives and dictate how other people live. If they are unable to coerce or browbeat non-believers into following their church's rul more
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Posted July 5th, 2011 by Wayne Besen Weekly Column

Lately, it seems Christian fundamentalists have campaigned to pervert the notion of 'religious freedom' to mean they have the absolute right to control lives and dictate how other people live. If they are unable to coerce or browbeat non-believers into following their church's rul more
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Posted July 5th, 2011 by Wayne Besen Weekly Column

Lately, it seems Christian fundamentalists have campaigned to pervert the notion of 'religious freedom' to mean they have the absolute right to control lives and dictate how other people live. If they are unable to coerce or browbeat non-believers into following their church's rul more
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Posted July 5th, 2011 by Wayne Besen Weekly Column

Lately, it seems Christian fundamentalists have campaigned to pervert the notion of 'religious freedom' to mean they have the absolute right to control lives and dictate how other people live. If they are unable to coerce or browbeat non-believers into following their church's rul more
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Posted July 5th, 2011 by Wayne Besen Weekly Column

Lately, it seems Christian fundamentalists have campaigned to pervert the notion of 'religious freedom' to mean they have the absolute right to control lives and dictate how other people live. If they are unable to coerce or browbeat non-believers into following their church's rul more
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Posted July 5th, 2011 by Wayne Besen Weekly Column

Lately, it seems Christian fundamentalists have campaigned to pervert the notion of 'religious freedom' to mean they have the absolute right to control lives and dictate how other people live. If they are unable to coerce or browbeat non-believers into following their church's rul more
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compiled by Rick McKinnon

SGN Staff Writer

PRIDE AROUND WASHINGTON
AND IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

RAINBOWS OVER ST. HELENS
A PRE-PRIDE KICK OFF PARTY
TO BENEFIT RAINBOW CENTER
IN TACOMA
On Thursday, June 30, at 9 p.m. more
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