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We've all seen the recent headlines regarding the string of LGBTQ youth who have committed suicide after suffering relentless bullying. As part of their commitment to ending marginalization of all peoples, the Holocaust Memorial Center has sponsored a series of community events dedicated to eradicating bullying against all youth. The events will feature a nationally recognized speaker on bullying, John Halligan. Halligan's own son committed suicide after being bullied, he's been featured on programs like the Oprah Winfrey Show.

The Advocate is reporting the House will vote today on the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" stand alone bill that was introduced yesterday.

Today a stand alone "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal bill was introduced into the US House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Patrick Murphy and cosponsored by Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, is identical to the Senate repeal bill that was introduced on Friday by Sen. Joe Lieberman and Sen. Susan Collins.

Moments ago, by a vote of 57-40, the Senate defeated a motion to reconsider the National Defense Authorization Act, which included language to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". The vote was largely along party lines, although Sen. Collins from Maine did vote in favor.

A Vote On DADT Today?

By Virginia Chamlee

From the Associated Press:

Watch the Armed Services Committee discuss "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal and the study done by the military.

Last night the Illinois State House of Representatives passed a historic civil unions bill. The bill was sponsored by openly gay Representative, Greg Harris.

Check out this article from the Jacksonville Times Union. As demand for medication assistance has gone up, funding for this program has gone down.

A friend asked: "how best to respond to homophobic or other bigoted remarks at Thanksgiving without losing your dignity or throwing a wet blanket on the whole family affair. What do you think?

By a 6-1 vote, Orange County has banned sexual orientation- and gender identity-based discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations.

From the St. Petersburg Times TALLAHASSEE — Palace intrigue surrounds Rick Scott as he prepares to take control of the governor's office.

The 2010 election in Florida has been deeply disappointing with one tremendous exception. The defeat of a number of our champions means a tougher road ahead, but we have a long history of facing these challenges and we've made progress despite the tough odds. One Very Big Victory - Fair Districts

I sent this note to Dana Young via email last night after she attempted to defend the last minute a