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• Task Force affirms American Psychiatric Association's refutation of 'gender identity disorder'

  News release from the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force:

  WASHINGTON, April 12 — The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force today affirmed the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) refutation of “gender identity disorder” in favor of “gender incongruence,” but calls for the removal of “transvestic disorder” and expresses concerns about [...]

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• California gay marriage ban repeal falls short

  Associated Press

  SAN FRANCISCO -- Gay rights activists say they have failed to qualify a measure that would repeal California's same-sex marriage ban for the November ballot.

  Restore Equality 2010 chairman Sean Bohac says the volunteer-run group fell short of gathering the nearly 695,000 signatures needed to put the initiative [...]

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• Martini Tuesdays this week at Club Play / The Fifth; Chita Rivera in Miami Beach on April 19

  

  From Edison Farrow:

  Tuesday, April 13th 9pm to 3am
  Edison Farrow's Birthday Party
  Sounds by: DJ Sky
  Performance by: Don Philip
  Door by: Chyna
  Fashions by:
  All About You Men's Wear
  Designers Ken & Ricky
  UnderwearStation.com
  [...]

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• Gay Pride fundraiser: Bachelor/bachelorette auction 9 p.m. Tuesday at Mova Lounge

  

  From Mova Lounge:

  TUESDAY, APRIL 13th

  WIRE's Gay Pride Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction!

  BACHELORS:  Jason Tamanini, Patrick Szaraz, Mario Carrodegnas, Ridge King, Derrick Davenport, and MORE!!!

  COME BID ON YOUR FAVORITE BACHELOR!

  An Official Gay Pride Event hosted by GERALDINE and THOMAS BARKER

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• SAVE Dade: Coalition helps redefine Jackson Health's visitation policies to be gay inclusive

  Here’s additional information from SAVE Dade regarding new gay-oriented policies at Jackson Health System:

  SAVE Dade and coalition partners are pleased to announce Jackson Health System's (JHS) implementation of fair visitation policies that advance equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals and their families.

  The Committee for Fair [...]

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• SAVE Dade: Jackson Health aligns policies with principles to be LGBT inclusive

  

  A team of local gay rights groups and gay nurses have been working with Jackson Health System ever since the 2007 death of Janice Langbehn’s partner, Lisa Pond, at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. (Click here for background.)

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• Even after death, abuse against gays continues

  By RUKMINI CALLIMACHI, Associated Press

  THIES, Senegal -- Even death cannot stop the violence against gays in this corner of the world any more.

  Madieye Diallo's body had only been in the ground for a few hours when the mob descended on the weedy cemetery [...]

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• California protesters seek Social Security benefits for gay couples

  Associated Press

  LOS ANGELES -- Protesters chanting slogans and carrying signs marched in Hollywood Sunday to demand equal Social Security benefits for same-sex couples.

  About 700 peaceful demonstrators walked more than a mile to rally outside the Hollywood Social Security Administration office, said Lorri L. Jean, CEO of the Los [...]

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• Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau to hold networker Thursday

  

  Announcement from the Miami Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce:

  We are having a house warming and ... you are all invited!

  Your Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber and, our partners in tourism the Greater Miami Convention & Visitor's Bureau, invite you to see our new [...]

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• Miami Log Cabin Republicans to host cocktail party from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, April 15

  

  From Robert Watson, president of the Miami Log Cabin Republicans club:

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