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The Change We Need: A Federal Government Rep Speaks the Truth About the Needs of LGBT Youth
by Sophie Godley, Boston University School of Public Health
March 16, 2012 - 9:19am (Print)
At an otherwise mind-numbing conference, something incredible happens: A federal government employee responsible for billions of dollars in budget allocations talks openly about queer youth in our communities and he tells the truth. He talks about their struggles, their needs, and our inherent prejudices. And he insists we can do better.
Catholic Church Threatens to End Social Services in DC if Gay Marriage is Approved
December 8, 2009 - 6:00pm (Print)
Washington, DC
has joined several other states in its quest for same-sex marriage. The DC
Council voted 11 to 2 in favor of same-sex marriage on December 1st. According
to DC Law, they must vote a second time on December 15th and then the bill goes
to Capitol Hill for Congressional review. Congress then has 30 days
to vote on it, or it becomes law by default.
