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OUTrageous ’09
18th Annual Lesbian and Gay Film Festival Hits S.B.
The Santa Barbara Lesbian and Gay Film Festival comes to Metro 4 on Friday, November 13. Read story.
Getting Some Results
Obama Makes Real Promises to Gays, Schwarzenegger Signs Gay Rights Bills
President Obama pledges anew to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell and DOMA, while Governor Schwarzenegger signs three gay rights bills. Read story.
News and Events Update from S.B.’s Gay Community
Penny Patterson Gives the Lowdown on What’s Up in Santa Barbara
Gay Girl looks over an exciting October of events and news. Read story.
Making It Work at Work
More Than 50 Percent of Gays Do Not Disclose Their Sexuality at Work
In a nationwide study, researchers found that 51 percent of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people choose not to disclose their sexuality at work. Read story.
Kelly Clarkson a Secret Lesbian?
Pop Songstress’ Lyrics Sound Like She’s Had Her Fare Share of Lady Woes
Pop songstress lyrics sound like she’s had her fare share of lady woes. Read story.
State HIV/AIDS Budget Severely Slashed
$82 Million Cut from California’s Core HIV Services
In seven days, a total of $82 million was eliminated from core HIV services. Read story.
National Kiss-In Day
Same Sex Couples Smooch for Solidarity
Same sex couples smooch for solidarity. Read story.
No Aid for AIDS
Pacific Pride Foundation Reeling from $52 Million in State Cuts
Pacific Pride Foundation reeling from $52 million in state cuts. Read story.
Santa Barbara’s Gay Pride Festival
Get Ready for S.B.’s Gay Pride Festival on July 11
There are a ton of events and activities to celebrate gay pride in Santa Barbara. Read story.
Discrimination Laws Remain Intact
Obama Backpedals on Gay Rights Promises
Obama backpedals on campaign promises to repeal discriminatory laws against gays. Read story.
Aaron Belkin Explains Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Director of Think Tank on the Military and Sexual Minorities Discusses Gays in the Service
Gay Girl talks to Aaron Belkin, director of the Palm Center, about the military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. Read story.
Uncle Sam Doesn’t Want You
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Policy Hurts the Military
The military’s policy of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell harms America because it prevents capable people from serving the country. Read story.
Miss California Says “No” to Gay Marriage
Carrie Prejean’s Controversial Statement
More surprising than a beauty pageant contestant espousing socially conservative views it that it has become so newsworthy. Read story.
Stepping Out
Pride Day, Senate Bills, and Art Exhibits
The calendar is full of events, including Pride Day, art exhibits, and politics. Read story.
Silence Surrounds Sexual Assault
How Unwanted Sex Plagues the Queer Community
In time for awareness week, our Gay Girl tackles unwanted sex in the queer community. Read story.
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