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Clinton Reaffirms Commitment to LGBT Equality, But Mum on Uganda's Anti-Gay Bill

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Foreign exchange: This week, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was the keynote speaker at the 20th anniversary of GLIFAA (Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies), an association that was created in 1992 during the fight to allow LGBT citizens into U.S. foreign affairs agencies. Clinton assured the group that LGBT equality was a priority, but did not mention the current "Kill the Gays" bil [more...]
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Obama nominates lesbian Latina judge to Pa. court

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Another post-election victory: Nitza Quinones Alejandro, an openly-gay Latina, is one of three judges appointed by Obama to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: “These men and women have had distinguished legal careers and I am honored to ask them to continue their work as judges on the federal bench... They will serve the American people with integrity and an unwaver [more...]
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LGBTs Want Cory Booker to Challenge Christie for NJ Governor

By Staff on from advocate.com

Booker not quite booked...yet: Although no official plans have been announced, Garden State Equality is hinting that Newark mayor Cory Booker may take on incumbent governor Chris Christie in next year's New Jersey gubernatorial election. While considered moderate by most standards, Christie vetoed the state's proposed gay marriage legislation, while Booker would have supported it. For more, click [more...]
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Jim Humes Becomes First Openly Gay Justice On California Court, Other Historic Appointments

By Staff on from huffingtonpost.com

Courting history: Another historic LGBT event occurred this month when Jim Humes became the first openly-gay judge to be appointed to California's Court of Appeals. Governor Jerry Brown also announced the appointment of lesbian Paula S. Rosenstein, who will serve as judge for the San Diego County Superior Court. For more, click the link below. [more...]
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Once imprisoned for her sexuality, Cuban transgender woman becomes 1st to hold elected office

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Full circle: Once jailed in the 1980s for what police deemed “dangerousness,” trans woman Adela Hernandez is now the first trans individual to serve in Cuba's government. A delegate for Caibarien in the Villa Clara province, Hernandez is still legally a man in Cuba, but has identified as a female since childhood: “My neighbors know me as Adela, the nurse... Sexual preference does not determine wh [more...]
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Lesbian to be House speaker; Appointment of Tina Kotek by Oregon Democrats is first for nation

By Staff on from bendbulletin.com

On a political roll: The state of Oregon made history today when state Democrats chose lesbian Tina Kotek to be speaker of the House -- the first national appointment of its kind: “She comes from the Portland area and sometimes people in rural areas get nervous about that. But she listens intently to the needs that exist across the state." Democrats currently hold a 34-26 lead over Republicans. F [more...]
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President Obama Nominates Gay African-American Judge To Federal Courts

By Staff on from queerty.com

Off to a good start: Judge William L. Thomas, one of seven federal judges appointed by President Obama today, is about to become the second openly-gay African-American appointed to the national federal court system. Thomas will serve in South Florida, where Obama believes he will reflect the diversity of the nation: “These individuals have demonstrated the talent, expertise, and fair-mindedness A [more...]
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Gay Vote Seen as Crucial in Obama’s Victory

By Staff on from nytimes.com

You're welcome!: A study out of UCLA this week is reporting that LGBT voters -- along with Jews, African-Americans, Latinos, and Asian-Americans -- played an important role in Obama's re-election this November. LGBT voters made up five percent of the 2012 voting populace, and 76 percent voted Democrat, which was "more than enough to give him the ultimate advantage." For more, click the link belo [more...]
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