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Articles 1-57 out of 57 article(s) Title Author Type Date Words Why I'm marching: at first he thought the march on Washington planned for October was ill-timed and ill-advised, but Michelangelo Signorile now says there couldn't be a better time to take to the National Mall en masse. Signorile, Michelangelo Oct 1, 2009 1405 Pushing buttons: funded by pins and pints, the first national gay rights march was a surprising success 30 years ago. Brief article Oct 1, 2009 219 Jai Ho! After winning a protracted legal fight to end Delhi's ban on sodomy, Indians prepare for their next battle: ensuring the victory sticks. Pinto, Jerry Sep 1, 2009 340 A (federal) case for marriage: as an all-star legal team mounts an ambitious federal challenge to California's Proposition 8, the future of national marriage equality weighs heavily on its shoulders. Gumbel, Andrew Aug 1, 2009 1962 The Obama inauguration: signals and prospects. Gorton, Don Essay Mar 1, 2009 467 Bitter leavings. Brief article Mar 1, 2009 177 Dear President-elect Obama, we gave you our vote (at least most of us did). Will you now fight for our full equality? Open letters from 17 gay men and lesbians. Dec 16, 2008 6774 Candidates face off: wonder where the presidential hopefuls stand on gay issues? Look no further. Sullivan, Emmet Nov 4, 2008 594 Back to the bully pulpit: after eight years of avoidance by the Bush administration, will Obama or McCain champion gay rights in American foreign policy? Thoreson, Ryan Richard Nov 4, 2008 1456 Mile-high expectations: with people like Tammy Baldwin center stage, there's hope that the Democratic National Convention will give gay issues the spotlight. Garcia, Michelle Brief article Sep 9, 2008 245 This critical moment. Frank, Barney Essay Sep 1, 2008 2477 The pinking of Capitol Hill: the formation of an LGBT affinity group at the SEC and an LGBT congressional caucus presage a warmer atmosphere for gays in Washington. Henderson, William Aug 12, 2008 695 Other countries' crazies. Brief article May 1, 2008 133 East Europe & Central Asia. Jan 1, 2008 1102 For the happiness of individuals. Jan 1, 2008 948 Boehner's antigay record. Brief Article Mar 14, 2006 121 Cross country. Brief Article Mar 14, 2006 254 Dear America. Hays, Matthew Feb 28, 2006 789 Gays face off in D.C.: under the threat of congressional veto, two out politicians are battling over how the city should recognize same-sex couples. Heil, Emily Feb 14, 2006 633 The kingmakers: ten states still don't have any out lawmakers--at any level of government. The Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund hopes to change that in 2006. Heil, Emily Jan 31, 2006 1546 Our enemies list: Richard Nixon may have given enemies lists a bad name, but it's good to know about who is trying to fight equality at all costs. Here are some who plan to derail LGBT America in 2006. Rostow, Ann Jan 31, 2006 884 No sense of decency. Steele, Bruce C. Editorial Dec 6, 2005 559 Colorado's legacy. Brief Article Sep 13, 2005 163 Heating up California. Henneman, Todd Brief Article Sep 13, 2005 283 Oregon spoiler. Allen, Dan Brief Article Sep 13, 2005 144 Judging Mr. Roberts: Supreme Court nominee John Roberts helped overturn an antigay law in Colorado but also may oppose the privacy argument that erased the nation's sodomy laws. Should he be opposed? Activists are divided. Wildman, Sarah Sep 13, 2005 650 Hanging together. Goldstein, Richard Aug 30, 2005 622 A supreme fight: how will the future of gay equality be affected by Bush appointees to the U.S. Supreme Court? Battle lines are now being drawn. Heil, Emily Jul 19, 2005 699 Can the Catholic church be saved? While most gay Catholics agree that the new pope is likely to be conservative, some find hope in a groundswell of support for gay equality in the parishes of Western nations. Caldwell, John May 10, 2005 2295 Officials should not compromise beliefs. Brief Article Apr 1, 2005 319 George W. Bush: champion of "gay rights". Brief Article Dec 27, 2004 250 Why Bush's win is a victory for gays: like Howard Dean and John Kerry, George W. Bush has come out in favor of same-sex civil unions. What that means, writes Abner Mason, is that if we can work with the Administration instead of against it, the 2004 election could mark a turning point in acceptance of gay relationships. Mason, Abner Dec 21, 2004 1301 An amazing pass: one minute, we're talking about tolerance for homosexuals; the next, we're watching them marry. Decter, Midge Nov 8, 2004 1718 The Kerry gamble. Sullivan, Andrew Column Aug 17, 2004 683 My dad's core values. Kerry, Vanessa Jul 6, 2004 750 Democrats waffling on marriage amendment. Foreman, Matt Jul 1, 2004 1038 Is there a downside to same-sex marriage? Fairyington, Stephanie Jul 1, 2004 667 The most dangerous people in America: in this election year, gays and lesbians need to pay closer attention than ever to friend and foe, because who we don't know can definitely hurt us. Here's a primer on nine people who put equal rights at risk by their actions or inactions. Flanders, Laura Jun 22, 2004 872 The two faces of George: despite statements to the contrary, Bush's "compassionate conservatism" may stop short of protecting gay men and lesbians. Ryan, Benjamin May 11, 2004 438 The deal-breaker. Sullivan, Andrew May 11, 2004 697 Loud opposition, quiet support: in the face of a noisy antigay crusade, a few Democrats bravely back same-sex marriage. Others, fearing political costs, keep their support behind closed doors. Graham, Chad Apr 27, 2004 2118 Censoring history: the National Park Service has reportedly reversed a decision to edit gay images out of a Lincoln Memorial video. But history may still be altered. Dahir, Mubarak Feb 3, 2004 377 The Advocate's first candidate poll: October 28, 1970. Romesburyg, Don Feb 3, 2004 144 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? Kuhr, Fred Feb 3, 2004 2856 Boston marriage showdown. Brief Article Nov 25, 2003 138 Declaration of intolerance: president Bush proclaims Marriage Protection Week, bringing the White House closer than ever to endorsing an antigay constitutional amendment. Nov 11, 2003 352 A call to arms: it's no exaggeration to say that the Federal Marriage Amendment is the biggest assault on gay rights in U.S. history. Sullivan, Andrew Editorial Nov 11, 2003 707 Across the nation. Brief Article Oct 28, 2003 118 Pressure to be pro-gay. Brief Article Oct 14, 2003 166 The right fights back: will the U.S. pass a constitutional amendment to "protect" itself from gay rights? (The Sex Issue). Interview Aug 19, 2003 510 Strange bedfellows: when it comes to politics and public opinion, it's OK if elected officials are gay--as long as no one has to think about their actually having sex. (Politics). Bull, Chris Aug 19, 2003 1157 Pro-gay? Just clicks away. Brief Article Jul 22, 2003 163 Storm over Santorum. (Politics). May 27, 2003 491 The Santorum controversy. (The Last Word). Mass, Warren May 19, 2003 770 Remarks on gays expose ugly side of Sen. Santorum. (Commentary). Pitts, Leonard Column May 5, 2003 562 Will Bush weigh in on sodomy? (Supreme Court). Brief Article Mar 18, 2003 190 A new day in Washington: Sen. Gordon Smith says gaffes like Trent Lott's may have helped open fellow Republicans' minds about gay rights legislation. (Behind the Headlines). Ghent, Bill Interview Mar 18, 2003 666