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A refugee's fight: abused for years by his homophobic father, 12-year-old Alvaro Orozco ran away from home in Nicaragua and eventually sought asylum in Canada. His claim rejected, he was to be deported in February. But a crusading queer civil rights lawyer stepped in and saved him--at least for now.		May 22, 2007	1946
The next line of attack: the previous generation of anti-HIV drugs changed AIDS from an untreatable epidemic into a survivable disease. The next crop aims to get rid of the virus altogether.		Apr 10, 2007	840
Gays in the ranks: who cares? About three fourths of military personnel say they would be fine with serving alongside out gays and lesbians. So why can't they?		Feb 27, 2007	1362
A call to arms in Congress: heads up, President Bush: the new Democratic Congress is gay-friendly and prepared to put your antigay mettle to the test.	Legislation	Dec 19, 2006	1273
Remembering Studds: former Massachusetts congressman Gerry Studds shocked the nation in 1983 when he came out amid a sex scandal involving an underage male page. Then he quietly became an inspiration to gays and lesbians everywhere. (IN MEMORIAM).		Nov 21, 2006	531
First in their houses: victory is all but assured for a number of out candidates running for their state legislatures this year. Meet three who have already scored important firsts in not always gay-friendly states.		Nov 7, 2006	1044
AIDS nomad: author Susan Hunter has studied AIDS in 29 countries. She says the epidemic in the United States is not all that different from that in the developing world.	Interview	Aug 29, 2006	533
Hope for foster kids: Catholic Charities of Boston has decided to get out of the foster care business rather than be required to place children with gay and lesbian parents. But many foster care agencies are doing just the opposite.		Jul 18, 2006	1016
In our parents' footsteps: LGBT kids who grew up with gay parents are finding support in groups like COLAGE. And they're discovering their desire to work in the gay rights movement.		Jun 20, 2006	1166
Small-town pride: pride festivities in smaller places are where the biggest changes are possible. Here's a preview of five down-home pride events.		Jun 20, 2006	1804
Marshals of pride.		Jun 20, 2006	539
The science of same-sex marriage: with the two-year anniversary of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts comes a flood of studies, books, and research papers on the benefits of marriage for gay couples and the harm caused by denying it.		May 23, 2006	1277
A wedding-day protest.	Brief article	May 9, 2006	167
Different games, familiar hurdles: organizers of this summer's two competitions for gay athletes say they've learned their lessons so the events will be profitable now and viable for the future.	Cover story	Mar 14, 2006	1878
Breaking the mold: these top executives used their influence to help bring equality to their workplaces--as well as their communities.		Mar 14, 2006	2295
Crucial lessons from Maine: Gay and lesbian activists in Maine waged a successful battle in 2005 to stop discrimination. Their win was a combination of good planning and changing times.		Jan 17, 2006	1023
Cocktail all in one: ten years after the introduction of the AIDS cocktail, many lives have been saved, but some problems still persist. Will a new one-a-day AIDS pill help?		Jan 17, 2006	820
Fighting back.	Brief Article	Dec 20, 2005	187
Growing a gay old party.		Dec 6, 2005	1621
Joined in Connecticut.	Brief Article	Nov 8, 2005	103
Queering the Democrats: the Stonewall Democrats group is repositioning itself in red states. Can it rally straight party loyalists to the side of equality?		Oct 25, 2005	1622
Welcoming workplaces: in 2005 a record number of Fortune 500 companies are offering protections to gay and lesbian workers and their spouses. Here are 10 shining examples of the best employers.		Oct 11, 2005	2754
Family boosters: the nation's leading group of straight allies, PFLAG chapters can claim considerable grassroots success. But some members want more support from the struggling national office.		Aug 30, 2005	2214
Doctor of homophobia: some states may allow health care providers to refuse treatment to anyone, on moral grounds. Gays are a prime target.		Aug 30, 2005	741
Condition: critical: Frank talk on AIDS and apathy from Ana Oliveira, the first Latina and lesbian to serve as executive director of Gay Men's Health Crisis.	Interview	Aug 30, 2005	480
Treatment: hopeful: newer drugs and fewer pills are helping people with AIDS maintain their health. But HIV "is no picnic," a leading AIDS physician emphasizes.	Interview	Aug 30, 2005	467
The prime of Ms. Jean: late activist Jean O'Leary got gays their first White House meeting and cofounded National Coming Out Day.	Obituary	Jul 19, 2005	623
"A particularly vicious kind of hypocrisy": How do gay politicians like Spokane, Wash., mayor James West justify their vocal support for antigay policies--even after they've left the closet?		Jul 5, 2005	1454
Blind Dateline: in two major stories, NBC news hides the fact that the main subjects were openly gay. Why cover up the truth?		Jun 21, 2005	1319
Anniversary party: one year after gays were allowed to marry, Massachusetts couples are feeling optimistic. Meanwhile, the state didn't fall into the sea as some conservatives predicted.		Jun 21, 2005	915
A blind eye to discrimination: Scott Bloch, the Bush appointee who tried to ditch protections for gay federal employees, has a new scandal on his hands: a gay whistle-blower Bloch's office tried to sweep under the carpet.		Apr 12, 2005	899
Brudnoy's last broadcast: David Brudnoy's successful radio career was an unlikely mix of quiet conversation and strong political convictions.	Obituary	Feb 1, 2005	315
Boston legal eagle: the country's most powerful lawyer in the marriage equality fight is taking her case to other states--and trying to avoid the spotlight.	Biography	Jan 18, 2005	1555
Glimmers of hope: the election of pro-gay lawmakers ends the threat of a backlash in Massachusetts.		Dec 7, 2004	389
Coming out before God: minister Beth Stroud worked up the courage to come out in her flock. Now featured in a PBS documentary, she may face a trial to determine her future as a pastor.	Interview	Nov 23, 2004	795
Driving sales: car companies find success advertising to gay consumers and supporting groups that work for equality.		Nov 9, 2004	1377
Party crashers: nearly invisible at the Democratic National Convention, the fight for gay equality will be front and center at the Republican rally--beginning with the opening speaker, Jerry Falwell.		Aug 31, 2004	1161
There goes the gayborhood: the urban renewal of Asbury Park, N.J., renews the debate: can gay men and lesbians single-handedly transform bad neighborhoods?		Jul 6, 2004	1287
Gay marriages in limbo: couples wed in Oregon and California and waiting to marry in Massachusetts anxiously await the next step: full equality.		May 25, 2004	555
Candidates for marriage: only three major Democratic candidates for president support full marriage rights for same-sex couples: Dennis Kucinich, Carole Moseley Braun, and Al Sharpton. So why don't more gay voters support them?		Feb 3, 2004	2856