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By LARA JAKES, Associated Press Writer Lara Jakes, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Monday agreed with the Obama administration and refused to review Pentagon policy barring gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military. The court said it will not hear an appeal from former Army Capt. James Pietrangelo II, who was dismissed under the "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

The Rob, Arnie & Dawn Show UPDATED JUNE 7TH, 2009, 11:50AM TO OUR LOYAL ROB, ARNIE AND DAWN FOLLOWERS, WE HAVE FAILED YOU. AS A SHOW, AS PEOPLE, AS BROADCASTERS, WE HAVE SIMPLY FAILED ON ALMOST EVERY LEVEL. WE PRESENTED OUR OPINIONS ON A VERY SENSITIVE SUBJECT IN A HATEFUL, CHILDISH AND CRUDE FASHION; AND THEN, GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO RETRACT THOSE REMARKS, WE DEFENDED THEM.

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1. Shuffling down the tax rate. In many relationships, one spouse earns more than the other. Sometimes, the higher income could -for an individual--mean a much higher tax rate.

June Highlights Dear Friends, This update is designed to keep you up-to-date about important elements of our work. Become a member of Equality Florida with a contribution of just $35 or more. The financial support of our members makes all of our work possible. In this issue:

Hooray West Virginia. Doing what's in the best interest of the child, keeping her in a stable, loving home - now there's an idea. Come on Florida...let's catch up. Stratton CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The state Supreme Court has allowed an infant to stay with her same-sex foster parents in Fayette County. In a unanimous decision released on Friday, the justices determined that Fayette Circuit Judge Paul Blake erred when he allowed the state Department of Health and Human Resources to approve the infant's removal from her foster home.

4 teens charged as adults in locker room sexual assault case By John Couwels CNN (CNN) -- Four teenage boys in Tampa, Florida, were charged as adults Wednesday on allegations of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy. Lee Louis Myers, 14, from Tampa, Florida, is one of the defendants in the case.1 of 3 Charged with four counts each of sexual battery were Randall John Moye, 14; Raymond A. Price-Murray, 14; Lee Louis Myers, 14; and Diamante J. Roberts, 15. CNN is naming the defendants because they were charged as adults.

UPDATE: Snapple, Sonic & Chipotle Pull Advertising From KRXQ : glaadBLOG.org 

Time To Be One or Back OneSponsor a Pride Team! It's Pride Season and that means one thing. A huge opportunity to get more people engaged in the fight for Full Equality.

Nadine Smith, executive director for Equality Florida, will be speaking in Tampa (and via video conference firm-wide) on Monday, June 8th to address one of Florida's most prominent law firms, Carlton Fields. Nadine will talk about the history and current status of state and federal laws regarding workplace discrimination and protection, recognition of LGBT relationships and the Florida statute banning adoption by gay parents.

This video is part of "Project Pushback" a contest that invites voters to help select the best short video promoting marriage equality. The contest is being sponsored by the Los Angeles Gay and and Lesbian Center as well as the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York City.

New Hampshire Becomes 6th State to Legalize Marriage for Gay and Lesbian Couples Governor Lynch signs bill only hours after legislative approval FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 3, 2009 CONTACT:

The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act (H.R. 2200) this week. Rep.

By MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press Writer Matthew Lee, Associated Press Writer –Sat May 23, 7:38 pm ET http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090523/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/us_us_diplomacy_c… WASHINGTON – Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that gay American diplomats will be given benefits similar to those that their heterosexual counterparts enjoy, U.S. officials said Saturday.

Hooray!!!!! Voters Punish Gay-Baiting Candidate; Elect Andre Pierre in Close Run-Off

Shepard Smith Calls Cheney's Gay Marriage Stance A "Cop Out"

Inspired by other Guerrilla Queer Bars in such cities as San Francisco, Boston and Detroit, the goal is to gather a large group of people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender and say, “Let’s go to a space where we’re usually marginalized and be in the center for a night,” says organizer Ethan Philbrick, 23, of Over-the-Rhine.

TAKE ACTION: Demand that KRXQ Radio Hosts Rob Williams and Arnie States Apologize for Encouraging Violence Against Transgender Children