Topic: LGBT

Do Gay People Really Make Up 3.5% of the Population?

AP Photo/Gregory Bull

After years of wild guess and flawed estimations, Gallup has attempted to get some hard data on just how many gay, lesbian, and bisexual people there are in America. So how good are their are numbers?

By Mara Gay

Dec 2, 2009

In D.C., Supporters Chalk Up a Victory For Gay Marriage

The city council approves same-sex marriage and liberals celebrate a clear victory after a tumultuous year in gay rights

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By Mara Gay

Nov 5, 2009

After Defeat, What Comes Next for Gay Marriage?

Maine's repeal has backers saying the gay rights movement is in need of a strategy shift

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By Mara Gay

Nov 4, 2009

Supporters Still Optimistic After Gay Marriage Setback

Maine's repeal of a gay marriage law prompts pundits to take the long view

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By Mara Gay

Nov 2, 2009

Battle Over Gay Marriage in Maine Goes Down to the Wire

Observers are on the edge of their seats over Proposition 1, which would repeal the state's gay marriage law

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By Max Fisher

Oct 30, 2009

Ways to Break the Dead Heat Over Gay Marriage in Maine

Polls show Tuesday's vote on gay marriage in Maine is a dead heat. Could Obama tip the scales?

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By Mara Gay

Oct 29, 2009

Hate Crimes Bill Frustrates Gay Rights Pundits

The Matthew Shepard Act prompts bloggers to vent frustration with Obama's commitment to gay rights

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Oct 12, 2009

Lightning Rod

Gay Activists on the 'Left Fringe'

An unnamed White House advisor sends out a poorly timed signal

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By Heather Horn

Oct 12, 2009

Gay Rights Weekend: What Did it Mean?

Conflicting reactions to Obama's renewed promise on "don't ask don't tell" and the march on Washington

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By John Hudson

Oct 2, 2009

The Buzz About the World's First Openly Gay Foreign Minister

The appointment of Guido Westerwelle in Germany has piqued the interest of the American press

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By Justin Miller

Aug 19, 2009

Defense of Marriage Act Do-Over?

Obama's lawyers step up the rhetorical attack on the Defense of Marriage Act

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