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Albanian town protests gay man on "Big Brother" reality TV show: "We have no homosexuals" 03.21.2010

This was the second Albanian demonstration after an emotional declaration on television by Klodian Çela, from Lezhë, a cast member in the “Big Brother” house on the reality TV program, that he is gay and calling for understanding from everybody, especially his mother.

Malawi budget donors warn of human rights abuses 03.21.2010

A Malawi magistrate is scheduled to rule on Monday on public indecency charges laid against a gay couple, who have been in detention since December last year after publicly getting engaged in a traditional ceremony.

College instructor faces rebuke for anti-gay comments 03.21.2010

An instructor at Fresno City College who made anti-gay remarks is in trouble with the administration after students complained that he was using the Bible to teach his Health Sciences class.

Man stabbed at Hillcrest taco shop dies 03.20.2010

Police are seeking the public’s help in finding two men in connection with a stabbing at a taco shop in Hillcrest popular with the LGBT community. The victim died Thursday night.

VIDEO: Pope apologizes for widespread sex abuse of Irish children 03.20.2010

Pope Benedict XVI today addressed a widespread and growing sex scandal in the Roman Catholic Church, chiding bishops in Ireland for apparently covering up abuse of thousands of children from the 1930s through the 1990s.

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.

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What? There's a golf tournament during the Dinah Weekend? 03.19.2010

The ladies on the pro tour were attracted to the Colgate Dinah Shore golf tournament not only because of its location, but because of its connection to Dinah Shore. What also was attracted to this golf tournament in the desert were the lesbians. Little did Dinah know that once she built it, they would come ... and come they did. In droves.

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.

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VIDEO: Tea Bag protesters expose their bigoted side 03.21.2010

The Tea Bag folks have finally shown their true colors.

Weekly Address: President urges action on financial reform 03.20.2010

I promise to use every tool at my disposal to see these reforms enacted: to ensure that the bill I sign into law reflects not the special interests of Wall Street, but the best interests of the American people.

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HRC Foundation to offer student scholarships 03.20.2010

The HRC Foundation will be awarding three $2,000 scholarship awards as part of their Generation Equality Scholarship Program.

Urgent: Tell Speaker Pelosi to move ENDA forward 03.20.2010

There are 30 states that do not protect gay, lesbian and bisexual employees, and there are 38 states that do not protect transgender employees. We can’t wait anymore.

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VIDEO: Lady Gaga defends "Telephone" music video 03.21.2010

Lady Gaga has gone on the offense to defend her highly stylized new music video, “Telephone,” saying that it is groundbreaking because it deals with the issues of homosexuality and transgender people.

Eight great weekend events: From clowns to healing herbs 03.20.2010

No need to be stuck at home. Not with such events as Circus Vargas, Cirque du Soleil, the San Diego Science Festival, an Herb Festival, a Bach concert and more.

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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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