10 Congress Members Pose For NOH8

Adam Bouska and Jeff Parshley thought they would only get a few bites when they headed to D.C. last week to photograph members of Congress for the NOH8 Campaign. They ended up with 10 participants, including openly-gay Congressman Jared Polis (D-Colo) above. So who else opted to don symbolic duct tape and stark white tees in opposition to inequality? 

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UPDATE: Three Openly-Gay Illinois Lawmakers Introduce Marriage Equality Legislation

Updated Wednesday, 3:20 p.m. EST

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has chimed in on the marriage equality legislation three openly-gay state lawmakers introduced last week. So, what does Gov. Quinn have to say about the "issue" that might *fingers crossed* head his way?

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Michigan Senate Passes Massive Anti-Bullying Bill Minus Controversial Religious Protections

The Michigan Senate has approved by a landslide the controversial bill that seeks to require every school district in the state to adopt anti-bullying policies. The legislation made headlines weeks ago when Senate GOP tossed in (and, just as quickly, out) a provision nicknamed "License to Bully" that protected those who bully on religious grounds. Thankfully, the provision didn't make the final cut. Details follow.

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California Assemblywoman Comes Out To Send Positive Message To Young People

Harvey Milk would be so proud! California State Assemblywoman Cathleen Galgiani (D-Livingston) has decided to come out as lesbian to send a positive message to youth. Details follow.

 

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Cynthia Nixon Reflects On Marriage Equality, Drums Support For Pro-Equality Politicians

Cynthia Nixon, who lobbied Albany for marriage equality a week ahead of victory in New York, has penned an op/ed for Newsweek drumming up support for the lawmakers who put their careers on the line. Follow the jump for highlights from Cynthia's moving piece. 

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Update: Republican Lawmaker Aaron Schock Shows Off Six-Pack (Again)

Another picture of "America's Fittest Congressman" from the new Men's Health spread featuring Rep. Aaron Schock (R-IL) in all his shirtless glory has arrived and threatens to make this a very unproductive work day...

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Marriage Equality In NY Push Begins This Week

Gay rights advocates has started a major push for marriage equality legislation in New York this week. See the plans after the jump.

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Ahead of Maryland's Marriage Debate, Delegate Comes Out

Ahead of the marriage equality debate slated today in the Maryland House, delegate Peter Murphy (D-Charles County) has come out of the closet. With Murphy, Maryland, now boasting eight openly-gay lawmakers, becomes the state with the largest LGBT legislature. 

Reports the Washington Blade:

Murphy (D-Charles County), a divorced father of two who also has two grandchildren, said his colleagues and family have known for years that he is gay.

“I have never denied [being gay],” Murphy said, “I just presumed people knew.”

Murphy’s announcement brings to eight the total number of openly gay and lesbian members of Maryland’s legislature, the most of any state in the country. There is one openly gay state senator — Rich Madaleno...

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