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VIDEO: Pietrangelo, Choi freed from jail, face April 26 trial 03.19.2010

Lt. Dan Choi and former Capt. Jim Pietrangelo pleaded not guilty and asked for a trial today after being arrested Thursday during a nonviolent act of civil disobedience.

VIDEO: Constance is given a $30,000 college scholarship on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” 03.19.2010

Ellen DeGeneres has awarded a $30,000 college scholarship from Tonic.com to Constance McMillen, the lesbian student who was not allowed to bring her girlfriend to the prom.

As pro-gay provisions stripped from health reform, pressure grows for votes on ENDA, DADT 03.19.2010

Pro-gay provisions in the health care reform legislation have not survived the negotiations, but pressure builds for votes on ENDA and DADT.

VIDEO: Big day for GetEQUAL; San Diegans protest DADT, arrests of activists 03.18.2010

GetEQUAL activists make a splash, including a protest in San Diego.

UPDATED VIDEO: San Diegans to protest tonight after Lt. Choi, Capt. Pietrangelo were arrested in D.C. 03.18.2010

Iraq war veteran Lt. Dan Choi and other “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) protesters are arrested today after chaining themselves to the front gate of the White House, triggering a nationwide protest, including tonight in San Diego.

Lesbian elected bishop in Los Angeles 03.18.2010

Mary Douglas Glasspool, a clergy member in a committed lesbian relationship, has been elected the next bishop for the Diocese of Los Angeles.

Hate crimes bill advances in Assembly 03.18.2010

The Assembly Judiciary Committee passes the Hate Crimes Protection Act (AB 1680) that Assemblymember Lori Saldaña introduced with the support of Equality California.

California Budget Crisis Diaries: Selling bonds, giving raises 03.18.2010

St. Patrick's Day hangovers are nothing compared to the budget headaches facing Californians. It’s a busy week in California.

Cyber-bullying case going forward, state appeals court decides 03.18.2010

A groundbreaking lawsuit over the cyber-bullying of a 15-year-old boy mistaken as gay will proceed, while testing the limits of free expression.

Lambda Legal back in New Jersey court, seeking marriage equality 03.18.2010

Lambda Legal returned today to the New Jersey Supreme Court, filing a motion seeking marriage equality on behalf of the plaintiffs in the original <i>Lewis v. Harris</i> lawsuit.

Activist Midge Costanza is gravely ill 03.17.2010

Longtime social and political activist Midge Costanza is in failing health.

Lt. Dan Choi to be given Harvey Milk Civil Rights Award 03.17.2010

Lt. Dan Choi will be given the 2010 Harvey Milk Civil Rights Award at the second annual Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast on May 21.

Gen. Petraeus: Time to rethink DADT policy 03.17.2010

Gen. David Petraeus once again says "the time has come" for the U.S. military to rethink its “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy toward gays and lesbians serving silently in the military.

Community forum to address intolerance in higher education 03.17.2010

In response to the racially offensive incidents that have occurred at UCSD, state assemblymembers, university officials, and student and community organizations will hold a forum to discuss “Addressing Intolerance in Higher Education.”

March 22 hearing set for Mississippi prom case 03.17.2010

A federal judge will hear the ACLU's lawsuit by the lesbian teenager who was told she couldn’t bring her girlfriend to the prom.

Senator to head public hearing on climate change 03.17.2010

State Sen. Christine Kehoe will host a public hearing regarding climate change tomorrow morning at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

California Budget Crisis Diaries: Pink slippin’ teachers 03.16.2010

A new week begins, bringing layoff notices to thousands of California teachers.

Be counted: Census 2010 to tally LGBT couples 03.16.2010

For the first time in the history of the U.S. Census, the GLBT community will have a face. Sort of.

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Fighting LGBT discrimination in schools 03.18.2010

Editor’s note: SDGLN is putting human faces to key issues of our times. Today, how a Mississippi teenager is fighting for equal rights for LGBT students.

United We Stand: An intimate interview between partners on DADT 03.17.2010

Refusing to rest on his laurels regarding the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, Lt. Morrow has made the brave choice to speak out and share his story – despite the consequences.

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Toni Atkins seeks volunteers to walk a precinct 03.18.2010

Volunteers are needed for a SuperWalk for Toni Atkins on Saturday, March 20.

Kehoe, Frye, Atkins endorse Whitburn for county supervisor 03.18.2010

Three pominent Democrats have endorsed Stephen Whitburn for county supervisor.

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VIDEO: Retired general partially blames gays for 1995 massacre of Bosnians 03.19.2010

A retired Marine general creates a firestorm at DADT hearings over anti-gay comments.

ACLU to host free-speech forum, candidates meeting 03.19.2010

Learn about free speech, free expression and matters of local community importancen at “Action Summit: Change Begins in San Diego” on Saturday.

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‘Repo Men’ plus more movie reviews, news 03.19.2010

Check out reviews of “Repo Men,” “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” “Mother,” “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” and “The Most Dangerous Man in America” as well as local movie news.

VIDEO:Recipe for a St. Patrick’s Day Feast: Beef in Guinness 03.17.2010

Beef in Guinness is a traditional Irish dish of beef slowly braised in Guinness. It is a simple, hearty dish, using the tougher, cheaper, but also flavorful cuts of meat.

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Relationships with an alcoholic: what’s your part? 03.19.2010

Let’s face it… you are in a relationship with an alcoholic. It can be easy to point out and blame your partner’s drinking for the problems, but let’s keep in mind… relationships take two to tango, what’s your part?

Co-pay rising: Five health insurance myths 03.19.2010

Whoever came up with the saying “The devil is in the details,” must have been thinking about health insurance at the time.

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Roberto Perlas Gomez 03.14.2010

We had a chance to glean a little more insight into the life of an opera star during a frank discussion with Roberto Perlas Gomez, a baritone with more than 80 roles to his credit.

Q Money: Maximize Your Tax Advantage 03.11.2010

Congress managed to pass two significant pieces of legislation that could help improve your finances going forward and possibly even get you a break on your 2009 taxes

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Club Skirts vs. Girl Bar 03.17.2010

It's time for the Dinah Shore this or that. Club Skirts vs. Girl Bar 2010. If you've been around the scene long enough, you know that the world of lesbian event production is not exactly all rainbows, flowers and puppies. It's big business.

The Dinah Mastermind: Mariah Hanson 03.17.2010

This April, Mariah Hanson will produce the 20th Anniversary Dinah Shore -- the biggest lesbian party in the world. What was she like in high school? "Truant."

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