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Washington DC: More Fantastic Breaking News Tuesday, 05/05/09
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Washington D.C. council has voted to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states!

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LGBT Equality Advocates to Foster Dialogue About Gay Rights in Faith Communities This Summer Through "Sundays of Solidarity" Campaign Thursday, 03/26/09
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Atticus Circle and Soulforce are teaming up for seven weeks of action, starting on Sunday, May 17, involving LGBT equality advocates visiting faith communities across the United States. The actions will involve supporters of LGBT individuals, couples, and families, who will be visiting churches and other faith community gathering places, engaging those faith community members in discussions about the importance of LGBT rights.

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Legislation Alert: Uniting American Families Act Monday, 02/09/09
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If you're moved to write a letter to your representatives in Congress to alert them to the reintroduction of the bill and your support for it, here's a suggested template:

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Report from Creating Change Conference in Denver: Domestic Partners Need COBRA Too Sunday, 02/01/09
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Basically, even if an employer offers domestic partner benefits to an employee, the employer doesn't legally have to extend continuation coverage to the domestic partner if the employee is laid off. That obviously has dire implications for couples and their families dealing with medical issues and financial hardship. If you have time this week, please write a letter addressing this important issue ... and stay tuned to this blog next week for a report from the conference.

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