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US marshal pick was already gay rights pioneer

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:57:41 +0000

(Minneapolis) As a little-known Minneapolis police sergeant, Sharon Lubinski made headlines when she declared she was a lesbian on the front pages of the city’s largest newspaper – a bold move(...)

Breakaway Episcopalians look to US high court

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:35:31 +0000

(Newport Beach, Calif.) Marcia Kear’s three daughters were married at St. James Anglican Church. Her mother’s funeral was there. She said she found the Holy Spirit there.

But she may have to(...)

Harvey Milk named by Scwarzenegger to California Hall of Fame

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:13:01 +0000

(Sacramento, Calif.) Slain gay rights activist Harvey Milk is among the newest inductees to the California Hall of Fame.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver unveiled the(...)

Iceland lesbian PM wins sweeping victory

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:38:45 +0000

Iceland's left-of-center coalition, led by out lesbian interim Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir, has won a stunning victory marking the first time an openly gay politician has been elected leader of the tiny country.

LI gays to honor Harvey Milk

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:32:52 +0000

(New York City) When Harvey Milk attended high school in suburban Long Island in the 1940s, and later taught math and history and coached basketball there, he kept his sexuality a well-guarded(...)