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Gay marriage advocates protest on Obama’s route

logointern3 — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:00:54 +0000

Activists impatient for President Obama’s evolution on gay marriage took to the streets while waiting for him to leave an LGBT fundraiser in New York City Thursday night.

Approximately 15(...)

Gay protestor hits Gingrich with glitter at Minneapolis event

Jennifer Vanasco — Wed, 18 May 2011 13:00:49 +0000

(Minneapolis) GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista were hit with glittery confetti by a protester Tuesday during the couple’s appearance at a book-signing.

The man(...)

LGBT activists arrested for protest in Midtown Manhattan

logointern3 — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:00:16 +0000

Eight gay marriage activists were arrested Tuesday after blocking traffic in Midtown Manhattan.

Queer Rising unfurled a banner across 6^th Avenue at 42^nd street that read “NY Demands Marriage(...)

Obama heckled on AIDS, gay rights at fundraiser

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:55:16 +0000

(New York) President Barack Obama got heckled at a fundraiser Wednesday night by protesters pushing for more funding for AIDS programs and quicker action to allow gays to serve openly in the(...)

Police break up gay protest in Russian capital

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 22:00:11 +0000

(Moscow) Police dispersed a gay rally Tuesday and detained at least a dozen protesters in the Russian capital.

The two dozen demonstrators had been protesting the policies of Moscow Mayor Yuri(...)

`Appalled’ Pa. gov. shuts down reports on protests

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:00:16 +0000

(Harrisburg, Pa.) Information about an anti-BP candlelight vigil, a gay and lesbian festival and other peaceful gatherings became the subject of anti-terrorism bulletins being distributed by(...)

Church says funeral protests are protected

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:00:26 +0000

(Baltimore) The fundamentalist church that picketed the funeral of a Marine killed in Iraq with anti-gay signs argued Wednesday that its actions were protected by the First Amendment.

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Withers: Gay soldiers plan to subpoena Obama

James Withers — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:42:20 +0000

As most of you know I only have one disagreement with Lt. Dan Choi. Protesting/getting arrested in uniform does not help the anti-DADT cause. Now we can add another point of dispute. Demanding(...)

Gay rights advocates protest the G-20

logointern1 — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:37:11 +0000

LGBT activists protested the G-20 summit, which is being held this year in Toronto. The G-20 is a group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors that meet annually to discuss key(...)

Homeless, LGBT youth rally for change

logointern2 — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:30:08 +0000

I had never been to a rally before Monday. Nevertheless, Monday night I trekked on a subway adventure to the Rally to Protect Homeless LGBT Youth at Union Square. Three transfers, two trains and(...)