Short Takes
The Stonewall Rebellion in New York launched the second--not the first--mass movement for LGBT liberation. The first great wave of struggle to demand sexual and gender emancipation took place from 1869 to 1935 beginning in Germany. The history of the struggle in that period "is rich with lessons." Worker's World
If you're expecting the upcoming MTV owned gay channel "Logo" to have such edgy fare as "The L Word" or "Queer as Folk" you'll be disappointed. Sources say MTV plans to follow a basic cable format while leaving the more explicit gay-themed programs to Showtime. Palm Beach Post
In Ohio, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Robert Glickman upheld Cleveland Heights' domestic partner registry against a challenge brought by a city council member there. We already told you about the other Friday victory in Ohio. With this news it seems there were two. De Novo
The Tennessee Senate passed a proposed constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriages. The measure will be voted on by the House next week and if approved, needs to be approved again the following year before being sent to the voters. Tennessean
The Gay Men's Chorus of Palm Beach, Florida, will get to perform its "Voices of Pride" show after all. Originally scheduled to perform in a Catholic high school, the local bishop pulled the plug. However, a major performing arts center in the area opened its doors to the chorus.Palm Beach Post
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