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Colorado Civil Union Ceremonies Begin After Midnight
Midnight ceremonies are planned in Denver and Boulder after civil unions in Colorado become legal.
Civil Unions Clears Colorado Legislature, Heads To Governor
Civil unions for gay couples was a rallying cry for Democrats who took control of the Colorado House in last year’s elections and vowed an early vote on the proposal. They kept their promise Tuesday.
Lesbian Sergeant Celebrates Re-Enlistment Following Repeal Of ‘Don’t Ask’
An openly gay woman is making good on a promise she made to herself and wants to encourage others to never give up.
Colorado Democratic Lawmakers Pick First Gay House Speaker
Colorado Democrats have elected the first openly gay House speaker in state history.
Gay Illegal Immigrant Denied Protection In US
A federal appeals court in Denver is refusing to block extradition of a gay illegal immigrant who sought protection in the U.S. claiming Mexican authorities persecute gay people.
Opinion: Rev. William Owens Confronts Barack Obama On Same-Sex Marriage
Rev. William Owens takes great issue with Obama’s linkage of Dr. King’s civil rights movement of the past to the current gay rights movement regarding same-sex marriage. Owens says that King embraced traditional religion, and he strongly suggests that King would not want his civil rights’ mission altered to include same-sex marriage.
Colorado Health Programs To Help Gays
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is launching a program to help gay, bisexual and transgender Coloradans get better health care.
Gay Congressman Announces Birth Of New Son
Rep. Jared Polis of Colorado has announced the birth of a new son, making him the only openly gay member of Congress to be a parent.
Martial Arts Academy Offering Free Classes
People are learning some basic self-defense techniques for free. Tiger Kim’s Academy in Denver is a martial arts school and it’s offering free self defense classes once a month.
