http://gay.web2announcer.com/ Web 2.0 announcer top stories for gay en Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:50:23 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2045888 unknown@Netscape.com Massachusetts lawmakers blocked a proposed constitutional amendment Thursday that would have let voters decide whether to ban gay marriage in the only state that allows it. "In Massachusetts today, the freedom to marry is secure," said a victorious Gov. Deval Patrick, who had lobbied lawmakers up until the final hours Thursday to kill th Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:50:23 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2045888gayMarriageNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2044906 unknown@Netscape.com On June 5th, 2007, the California State Assembly passed AB 43, the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act, which grants same-sex couples the right to marry. A lot of folks--including legislators and a few presidential candidates--are saying we shouldn't be talking about such things "in a time of war." Thu, 14 Jun 2007 05:57:15 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2044906newsquakegayMarriageAB43civilrightsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2033849 unknown@Netscape.com The Kerry Edwards 2004 campaign says Bill Clinton tried to throw gays under the bus. Bill Clinton's office says it's not true. Who do we believe? And what does this mean for Hillary Clinton's presidential run? Thu, 07 Jun 2007 22:01:59 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2033849gayrightsClintonHillarykerryNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2030038 unknown@Netscape.com From hate state to great state? Colorado's transformation over the past few weeks is nothing short of amazing. Tue, 05 Jun 2007 22:48:09 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2030038gayrightscoloradoNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2020537 unknown@Netscape.com A GAY gang that allegedly raped victims lured on the internet, drugged them and infected them with the AIDS virus has shocked the Netherlands and raised questions over its liberal sex culture. Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:06:39 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2020537gayNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2019693 unknown@Netscape.com Gov. John Lynch signed legislation Thursday that will legalize civil unions for gay couples starting in January. Thu, 31 May 2007 17:20:27 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2019693civilunionsgayrightsnewhampshireNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2018467 unknown@Netscape.com Mitt Romney, that used car salesman presidential candidate, has come up with a new whopper to convince us to buy his Edsel: "I am not anti-gay." Thu, 31 May 2007 03:53:59 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2018467RomneygayrightsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2012410 unknown@Netscape.com MOSCOW, Gay rights activists trying to raise support for gay pride parades were beaten and pelted with eggs and garbage, then arrested in Moscow Sunday. The activists were trying to deliver a petition to the city's mayor, demanding the right to hold parades, when protesters began beating them and chanting, "Moscow is not Sodom," the B Sun, 27 May 2007 20:34:43 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2012410MoscowgayrightsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2010101 unknown@Netscape.com here are Edwards' answers to the gay civil rights questionnaire Fri, 25 May 2007 21:35:16 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2010101johnEdwardgayMarriagecivilunionsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1940654 unknown@Netscape.com Some people think that coming out to a health care provider is pointless and that it's none of his or her business. But, knowing all we know about STDs and the psychological effects that affect many gay people (depression, self-hated, ie.), it is an important fact that any health care provider should be aware of. Fri, 18 May 2007 15:39:35 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1940654gayhomosexualhealthCarecomingOutToyourdoctorNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1834896 unknown@Netscape.com The openly gay Episcopal bishop at the center of the Anglican Church's global battle over homosexuality said Thursday he hopes to enter into a civil union with his partner next year. But New Hampshire Bishop Gene Robinson added that he wants to hold separate religious and legal ceremonies to set a precedent for how marriages and civil unions are performed in the United States. Fri, 11 May 2007 05:44:20 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1834896civilunionsgenerobinsongayMarriageClergyepiscopalNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1732234 unknown@Netscape.com McCain said he staunchly opposes openly gay servicemembers, asserting that "open sexuality within military presents an intolerable risk to morale, cohesion and discipline" and national security Thu, 03 May 2007 22:31:42 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1732234McCaingaymilitaryNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1628666 unknown@Netscape.com "The Pentagon's surveillance program undermined the constitution and eroded Americans' privacy rights, Sharra E. Greer, director of law and policy for SLDN, said Thursday. Thu, 26 Apr 2007 22:28:46 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1628666gaysgayrightsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1581348 unknown@Netscape.com Some San Francisco doctors are advocating regular pap smears to check for anal cancer. Mon, 23 Apr 2007 21:01:02 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1581348papsmearsgayMenanalcancerNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1573018 unknown@Netscape.com Gov. Eliot Spitzer will introduce a bill in the coming weeks to legalize same-sex marriage in New York, his spokeswoman said Friday, a move that would propel New York to the forefront of one of the most contentious issues in politics. Mon, 23 Apr 2007 04:27:38 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1573018EliotspitzernewyorkstategayMarriagebillNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1528664 unknown@Netscape.com Bristol, CT - Buried amongst the myriad of ass slaps, emotional hugs, and naked locker rooms, the athletic world hides an irrational fear so heinous that its very mention causes panic; threatening to light the short, incendiary fuse of hysteria. Fri, 20 Apr 2007 09:53:03 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1528664satireokNotgayjustactingNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1363598 unknown@Netscape.com FX's The Riches features the latest in a growing trend of queer kids on television. Sun, 08 Apr 2007 23:23:47 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1363598fxNetworkTheRichesgaykidsTelevisionNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1230259 unknown@Netscape.com Are the voices of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender game developers being heard in the games industry? Gamasutra speaks to notable community members, including 1st Playable's Jeb Havens, Midway's Brian Sharp, Ubisoft's Anne Gibeault and others, in this exclusive feature. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:34:35 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1230259gaylesbianbisexualtransgendergamedevelopmentNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1206692 unknown@Netscape.com A gay couple looking to rent a room say they were told by a local motel that it was against company policy to rent to gay couples. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:45:05 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1206692gaycoupleshotelroomsouthCarolinarentTogaysAffordableSuitesNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1132987 unknown@Netscape.com A study by a major British insurer shows that same-sex couples entering civil partnerships spend more on the festivities and receive more in gifts than their opposite-sex counterparts. Fri, 23 Mar 2007 22:25:06 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1132987gaycouplesbritishsameSexcivilunionsMoneyNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1121798 unknown@Netscape.com The belief that marriage should only be between a man and woman comes from religion. It's a religious belief - therefore no law should be made banning it as Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion. Fri, 23 Mar 2007 17:21:08 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1121798gayMarriageunconstitutionalReligionlawlegalizeNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1110453 unknown@Netscape.com South Carolina officially banned gay marriage Thursday as legislative leaders ratified a constitutional amendment approved by voters in November. New Hampshire, meanwhile, moved in the opposite direction, with a state House panel endorsing the creation of civil unions for same-sex couples. Fri, 23 Mar 2007 03:32:46 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1110453southCarolinagayMarriagecivilunionsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1104403 unknown@Netscape.com Four men charged in the brutal homophobic assault on gay entertainer Kevin Aviance last summer pleaded guilty in a Manhattan court Wednesday Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:26:40 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1104403hatecrimegaybashingkevinAviancemanhattanNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1087946 unknown@Netscape.com New Mexico lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Tuesday, recalled by Gov. Bill Richardson to deal with several bills including domestic partner legislation that died when the legislature's session ended. Wed, 21 Mar 2007 03:02:31 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1087946billrichardsonnewMexico2008electiongaypartnerNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1076479 unknown@Netscape.com They say everything is bigger in Texas. Tue, 20 Mar 2007 19:47:08 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1076479TexasgaychurchNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1034713 unknown@Netscape.com Aronda Kirby and Digit Murphy were once married to men, received the tax breaks for married couples and were legally permitted to take family leave if their husbands or children got sick. Both women lost those protections when they came out as lesbians, divorced their husbands and set up a new household together with their six children. Sat, 17 Mar 2007 20:23:03 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1034713gayMarriageadvocatesswitchstrategiesNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1029010 unknown@Netscape.com Sir Elton John's Caribbean show may be cancelled over concerns he could tempt locals to become gay. The singer is due to headline the Plymouth Jazz Festival next month, but the Archdeacon of Trinidad and Tobago insists Elton should be banned because his sexuality does not conform to biblical teaching. Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:34:07 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1029010ELTONjohngayPlymouthjazzfestivalNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1010041 unknown@Netscape.com A rare gathering of openly gay Arab activists is slated to be held in Israel this month, drawing the ire of religious conservatives. Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:57:18 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1010041gayArabsactivistsIsraelhomeandExileNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1008575 unknown@Netscape.com It's a day in the not-too-distant future. A woman, three months pregnant, sits anxiously in her obstetrician's office pondering the possibility of giving birth to a gay kid. Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:21:34 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1008575gayBabyDNAtestNews http://web2announcer.com/go/983134 unknown@Netscape.com France's highest court Tuesday rejected as unlawful the first marriage by a gay couple in France, annulling the union of the two men. Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:56:23 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/983134frenchhighcourtRejectsgayMarriageNews http://web2announcer.com/go/985540 unknown@Netscape.com France's highest court Tuesday rejected as unlawful the first marriage by a gay couple in France, annulling the union of the two men. Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:56:23 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/985540gayMarriagefrenchhighcourtRejectsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/963129 unknown@Netscape.com In just about any other place, the sight of a man and woman pushing a stroller would be welcomed as a sign of stability and safety. In San Francisco's heavily gay Castro District, some people can't help but think: There goes the neighborhood. Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:15:46 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/963129gayneighborhoodsworryidentityNews http://web2announcer.com/go/847145 unknown@Netscape.com Outspoken U.S. conservative columnist Ann Coulter is drawing fire from Republicans and Democrats alike after publicly using a derogatory gay slur in reference to Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards Sun, 04 Mar 2007 21:29:50 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/847145gayslurjohnedwardsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/840672 unknown@Del.icio.us.com No description for this story Sun, 04 Mar 2007 16:05:08 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/840672Videohumoryoutubefunnygay http://web2announcer.com/go/745827 unknown@Del.icio.us.com No description for this story Mon, 26 Feb 2007 04:33:23 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/745827Videofunnyhumorgaytakei http://web2announcer.com/go/716763 unknown@Netscape.com A new poll indicates that a majority of Americans would vote for a gay person for president. The Gallup survey finds that 55% of respondents would vote for a gay candidate if he or she were "generally well-qualified." Fri, 23 Feb 2007 17:14:41 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/716763gaycandidates2008electiongaysinPoliticsgalluppollNews http://web2announcer.com/go/655084 unknown@Netscape.com Shortly after midnight, Steven Goldstein and Daniel Gross renewed their vows as New Jersey became the third state in the nation to offer civil unions for gay couples. Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:57:37 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/655084gayMarriagerightsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/637821 unknown@Netscape.com Moscow will not allow a gay rights parade this spring, a senior city has official said. He equated homosexuality with alcoholism, the RIA-Novosti news agency reported Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:27:00 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/637821MoscowmayorBansgayprideparadeNews http://web2announcer.com/go/561527 unknown@Netscape.com There is a huge sexual movement going on. It's not about gay pride. It's not about sex among the elderly Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:23:39 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/561527SexualSexAmIAsexualgaypridehugemovementelderlyNews http://web2announcer.com/go/305819 unknown@Netscape.com Netscape Anchor Karina Longworth had the chance to sit down with Daniel Karslake, director, and Rev. V. Gene Robinson, star of the documentary film "For The Bible Tells Me So" that is screening here at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. The film discusses the homosexuality and the Bible. Thu, 25 Jan 2007 04:07:13 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/305819SundanceReligionbibleMoviesgenerobinsongaylesbianhomosexualityNews http://web2announcer.com/go/142465 unknown@Netscape.com In an op-ed published in Tuesday's New York Times, John M. Shalikashvili, retired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says Congress should give "serious reconsideration" to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," the ban on openly lesbian, gay and bisexual military personnel. Fri, 12 Jan 2007 21:30:27 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/142465militarygaylesbianbisexualcongressNews http://web2announcer.com/go/51452 unknown@Del.icio.us.com No description for this story Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:00:13 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/51452foodsoyfunnyhealthgay http://web2announcer.com/go/7461 unknown@Netscape.com On As the World Turns, Luke Snyder (Van Hansis) will come out to his best friend, Kevin (Karl Girolamo), the object of his affection. Mon, 28 Aug 2006 07:48:39 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/7461Gay & LesbiangayTelevisionsoap operaNews http://web2announcer.com/go/6918 unknown@Netscape.com This lead singer for the Swedish Pop band BWO is very easy on the eyes. Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:53:20 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/6918Gay & LesbiangayMusicVideoNews http://web2announcer.com/go/6879 unknown@Netscape.com A letter from Ken Gourlay, alleged molestor named in court by Justin Berry. As Ken has not been convicted of any crime and people are innocent until proven otherwise, it's only fair to hear his side of the story in his own words. Fri, 25 Aug 2006 07:09:48 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/6879Gay & LesbiangaycrimemolestationKen GourlaycourtsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/6880 unknown@Netscape.com Ian Thorpe has hit the headlines again with questions hanging over his sexuality. Why is it that we so badly want him to be gay? Fri, 25 Aug 2006 07:04:57 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/6880Gay & Lesbiangayathletesian thorpesexualityNews http://web2announcer.com/go/6826 unknown@Netscape.com Wal-Mart is entering into a partnership with the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. The company "is making a very sincere effort to reach out to people who are a significant part of our customer base," a Wal-Mart spokesman said. Fri, 25 Aug 2006 01:25:04 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/6826Gay & LesbiangayWal-MartdiversityallianceNews http://web2announcer.com/go/6375 unknown@Netscape.com Randall Terry, a leading conservative Christian, actively promotes "family values issues" in his Florida state senate race, but his gay son, Jamiel, says things are not what they seem. Wed, 23 Aug 2006 07:59:20 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/6375Gay & LesbiangayPoliticselectionsSenateFloridaNews http://web2announcer.com/go/6376 unknown@Netscape.com In recent years LGBT bloggers have had a major impact on public discourse, both nationally and internationally, and the gay blogosphere continues to grow. Wed, 23 Aug 2006 07:57:31 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/6376Gay & LesbiangayblogsbloggerlgbtpolitcsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/5654 unknown@Netscape.com Kevin Jennings grew up gay in a strict Baptist household, taunted for being a "faggot" at his own father's funeral. So why does he still believe Christianity and gay rights can coexist? Mon, 21 Aug 2006 09:13:51 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/5654Gay & LesbiangayReligionDiscriminationgay rightschristianityNews