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Stepping Stone of San Diego
Rock bottom to redemption: One man's journey to Stepping Stone graduation
Stepping Stone of San Diego will host its annual graduation ceremony Friday. Murry, one of the graduates, tells his story of being addicted since he was 9 years old.
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Bullied gay teen's suicide note: Insight on EricJames Borges' tragic death at age 19
“We gave him slogans from T-shirts and videos instead of tools. He hadn’t learned the art of removal or the snap and shoulder shrug or even anger, the defenses many of us have had, to learn to survive in this hostile world. Instead, he internalized it, all of it, and really he didn’t understand it.”
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Hi-Def Dish: “Happy Endings” bolstered by gay character who shatters stereotypes
Adam Pally plays Max. He’s the gay contribution and a real curveball. Something’s different: The gay guy seems straighter than some of the straight guys in the cast.
VIDEO: "Hugo" and "The Artist" headline Oscar nominations
Two movies that pay tribute to cinema’s early days scored the most Oscar nominations this morning. Find out about all the nominees.
UPDATED! Marching toward marriage equality
As Republican presidential contenders denounce same-sex marriage, gay-rights supporters and their allies in states such as Washington, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey and Colorado think marriage equality is a swell idea.
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Besides being quite photogenic, Albie is looking for a comfortable home where he snuggle on the couch, or spend a day outdoors with his new family. Will you take Albie home?
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Gay Tunisians speak out about fears on direction that country is headed
01.27.2012
The socio-political upheaval Tunisia has undergone since the revolution has led many Tunisians to question their place within this new society – Tunisia’s often un undiscussed LGBT community is no exception to this uncertainty.
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Construction begins on first permanent homeless services center in San Diego
01.27.2012
The World Trade Center building on the corner of Sixth Avenue and A Street is being retrofitted for the new use and is expected to welcome its first clients by the end of 2012.
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Rock bottom to redemption: One man's journey to Stepping Stone graduation
01.27.2012
Stepping Stone of San Diego will host its annual graduation ceremony tonight. Murry, one of the graduates, tells his story of being addicted since he was 9 years old.
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Southern Poverty Law Center: Tuscaloosa schools violate LGBT rights
01.26.2012
The Tuscaloosa County Board of Education is facing a demand from the Southern Poverty Law Center that school system officials allow same-sex couples to attend school proms and respect the constitutional rights of LGBT students, or face a federal lawsuit.
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Congressman Barney Frank is marrying his longtime boyfriend
01.26.2012
Barney Frank, who is retiring from congress this year, will marry his longtime partner Jim Ready.
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BREAKING NEWS: Maine to vote on marriage equality in November
01.26.2012
A coalition of groups has delivered more than 105,000 signatures to the Maine Secretary of State's office to place a Citizens Initiative for marriage equality in the state on the Nov. 2012 ballot.
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Bullied gay teen's suicide note: Insight on EricJames Borges' tragic death at age 19
01.26.2012
“We gave him slogans from T-shirts and videos instead of tools. He hadn’t learned the art of removal or the snap and shoulder shrug or even anger, the defenses many of us have had, to learn to survive in this hostile world. Instead, he internalized it, all of it, and really he didn’t understand it.”
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Felony animal cruelty charge filed in East County puppy beating case
01.25.2012
A Crest man is accused of beating his puppy so badly that the dog had to be euthanized.
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City Council votes to extend Uptown Interim Height Ordinance for two years
01.25.2012
Residents and business owners in San Diego's Uptown communities addressed the City Council on Tuesday sharing their concerns about the Uptown Interim Height Ordinance.
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San Diego City Council votes to move convention center expansion project forward
01.25.2012
The project also will generate 4,000 construction jobs and 7,000 permanent jobs in San Diego.
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Eleventh Circuit hears case of HIV-positive man denied job as Atlanta police officer
01.25.2012
"The APD should stand by its own admission that my HIV status does not disqualify me to serve. It was wrong to deny me a job without even a straight answer as to why; that’s not fair."
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Hi-Def Dish: “Happy Endings” bolstered by gay character who shatters stereotypes
01.25.2012
Adam Pally plays Max. He’s the gay contribution and a real curveball. Something’s different: The gay guy seems straighter than some of the straight guys in the cast.
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Mitt Romney's tax returns reveal donations to anti-gay groups
01.24.2012
The tax returns for Mitt Romney's charitable foundation reveal that the GOP presidential hopeful has given at least $35,000 in recent years to groups actively working to halt the spread of LGBT equality and, in some cases, intentionally demonize LGBT people.
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Carl DeMaio releases plan to create jobs in San Diego
01.24.2012
Carl DeMaio says his 86-page plan called "Pathway to Prosperity Job Creation Plan" will streamline city regulations and launch a number of initiatives to create and keep jobs in San Diego.
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TODAY: City Council to review the Uptown Interim Height Ordinance
01.24.2012
The City Council will review the ordinance, to consider renewing it for the fourth time at its 2 pm meeting today.
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Ecuador’s new lesbian health minister to close "gay cure clinics"
01.24.2012
The appointment of a lesbian politician as Ecuador’s new health minister has caused a stir this week, as she announced a campaign to shut down religious "lesbian cure" clinics.
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Lesbian invitees to sit with first lady during Barack Obama's State of the Union address
01.24.2012
Lorelei Kilker and Air Force Col. Ginger Wallace have been invited to sit with first lady Michelle Obama during the State of the Union address tonight.
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VIDEO: "Hugo" and "The Artist" headline Oscar nominations
01.24.2012
Two movies that pay tribute to cinema’s early days scored the most Oscar nominations this morning. Find out about all the nominees.
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Gay sex video embroils Tunisia’s Interior Minister in scandal
01.23.2012
Tunisia’s interior minister, Ali Larayedh, has been embroiled in controversy and scandal as a leaked video allegedly shows him in gay sex while serving time in prison. This scandal has outraged and inflamed public opinion regarding homosexuality which was already jittery due to the electoral political tactics that used sexuality in order to discredit various opponents. Gay Middle East investigates.
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PRESS RELEASE: DeMaio calls for formation of task force to protect local military jobs
01.27.2012
Councilmember Carl DeMaio calls on Mayor Sanders to create a taskforce that will work to shield local military installations and assets from proposed cuts in Defense spending.
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In Maryland, lies will not stop passage of laws to protect transgender people
01.27.2012
All of us who have worked long and hard for equality under the law for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people know how strangely eager some people are to twist and distort the truth about us and our lives.
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COMMENTARY: Gay-friendly Argentina still needs Marketing 101 lessons to serve LGBT tourists
01.28.2012
If Argentina is going to promote a gay-positive attitude internationally, then much work needs to be done within the country to make this a genuine gay-friendly welcome.
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Top reasons for mortgage rejections and what you can do
01.28.2012
If you have been denied for a home loan, don’t get discouraged. It is important to understand the requirements for a home loan, and see what you can do to make your financial situation more appealing.
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It’s not too late to make good on those resolutions!
01.27.2012
Have you begun floundering on your resolutions? World renown physician Dr. Amnon Goldstein, who has done in-depth study into the evolution of HIV, says, "let spirituality be your guide."
BottomLine read more
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Meet "The Help" star Octavia Spencer, and find out why she has a big gay following
01.25.2012
PJ Maytag interviews Octavia Spencer, well-known for her role as Minny in "The Help."
FlawLes read more
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Theophilus London Featuring Sara Quin Out Now
07.22.2011
Nothing brings cool to the summer heat like hipster-rap and Sara K. Quin.
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