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SOAP OPERA - The latest: Downtown parade and Capitol Hill parade/march and festival
by Robert Raketty -
SGN Staff Writer
In a series of press releases beginning on Saturday, April 21, Seattle Out and Proud (SOAP), organizers of the Seattle Pride Parade and Festival in 2006, announced plans to cancel their events and declare bankruptcy. On Tuesday, April 24, the group changed course and, in a very surprising change of direction, announced that the more
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Governor signs domestic partner legislation at Capitol ceremony
200 gather to witness signing of landmark bill on April 21
by Robert Raketty -
SGN Staff Writer
Governor Christine Gregoire signed domestic partnership legislation, Senate Bill 5336, on Saturday, April 21. The ceremony took place in the crowded reception room of the state Capitol Building. The landmark more
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Iowa legislature passes non-discrimination bill
DES MOINES, Iowa - Today, members of the Iowa House of Representatives voted 59 to 37 to approve a bill outlawing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, public accommodations, housing, education and credit practices. The bill passed with bipartisan support, with nine Republicans voting in favor of t more
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State recognition of same-sex couples continues to grow
by Lisa Keen -
SGN Contributing Writer
Legal recognition of same-sex relationships continues to grow. Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire signed a domestic partnership law Saturday, April 21, making Washington the seventh state in the nation, plus the District of Columbia, to establish some kind of legal recognition for same-sex more
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New Hampshire poised to become fourth state to adopt civil unions
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Human Rights Campaign commends New Hampshire legislators for passing a civil unions bill that will permit committed same-sex couples to have the same state-level rights, responsibilities and obligations as married couples. Today, the state Senate passed H.B. 437 by a vote of 14 to 10. A companion bill passed the state Hou more
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Frank discussion about women in war held at New Freeway Hall
by Rajkhet Dirzhud-Rashid -
SGN Staff Writer
If you're ever looking for an evening out that blends good, home cooked food and provocative political discussion, then you ought to join the rest of us who have been gathering at New Freeway Hall (5018 Rainiier Ave., S.) for timely discussion about a variety of political subjects. more
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'Coming Out as Transgender' guide released - New resource to helps Transgender people come out and live openly
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Human Rights Campaign and the National Center for Transgender Equality announce the joint release of the groundbreaking new resource guide, Coming Out as Transgender. The new publication, available in print and online, offers step-by-step guidance in talking with friends, co-workers and family about being Transgender.
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GLBT Bar Association celebrate outstanding contributions to the legal community
Oregon Supreme Court Justice Virginia L. Linder, Tina Podlodowski of Life Long AIDS Alliance, and Tim Bradbury addressed a capacity crowd of more than 400 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender ("GLBT") attorneys and supporters last night. Legal professionals from throughout the region gathered to honor outstanding contributions to the lega more
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Hate crimes bill passes out of judiciary committee - Act now moves to full House for consideration
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Late tonight, in a vote of 20 to 14, H.R. 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee. The legislation now makes its way to the floor of the House for consideration by the full chamber.
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Pentagon to end domestic surveillance program - Massive database included information on LGBT Community
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced plans to discontinue its controversial Threat and Local Observation Notices (TALON) surveillance program, launched in 2003 track and monitor domestic terror threats. The program came under intense scrutiny after news reports revealed officials were collecting data on demonstrator more
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Nueva campaña de prevención promueve las pruebas de VIH en las comunidades hispanohablantes
Los latinos que sufren de VIH están expuestos a mayor riesgo debido a las demoras en realizar el diagnóstico
Para las personas que viven con VIH, cuanto mayor es la demora entre la infección y el diagnóstico, mayor es la pérdida de oportunidades para recibir tratamiento y atención que pueden prevenir la enfermedad y la muerte. more
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New prevention campaign promotes HIV testing in Spanish-speaking communities
Latinos with HIV at greater risk for delays in diagnosis
For people living with HIV infection, the longer the delay between infection and diagnosis means missed opportunities for treatment and care that can prevent illness and death. Within King County, Latinos are 89% more likely to receive a delayed HIV diagnosis than whit more
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Employment Non-Discrimination Act introduced
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese joined with Reps. Barney Frank, D-Mass.; Deborah Pryce, R-Ohio; Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisc.; and Chris Shays, R-Conn., to introduce the bipartisan Employment Non-Discrimination Act in the U.S. House of Representatives today. The bill would address discrimination in the workplace by mak more
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Election of Democrats vital to LGBT equal rights
by Lee Bolin -
Special to the SGN
The passage of Senate Bill 5336, which provides for domestic partner rights, was made possible by Democratic gains in the 2004 and 2006 elections. Democratic Governor Christine Gregoire signed the bill into law on Saturday, 21 Apr 2007.
Governor Gregoire won the 2004 race f more
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James Michael Liebertz
James Michael Liebertz, "Jim," passed away suddenly and peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, April 17. He was 45 years old.
Jim was born to Jerry and Penny Liebertz on December 7, 1961 in Portland, Oregon. He was the youngest of 8 children and therefore earned the reputation of being teased by some and spoiled by others.
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