Californians cast votes on gay marriage, abortion, 10th Ld-Writethru … – Guardian Unlimited
Associated Press Writer= LOS ANGELES (AP) – Californians swept Democrat Barack Obama to the presidency as they voted in anticipated record numbers Tuesday. They also cast ballots …
New president will choose a cast of thousands, but office rug must … – Times Online
Incoming presidents may take office with soaring thoughts of changing the world, but one of their first decisions concerns lowlier matters – the design of the rug they choose to …
Analysis: Barack Obama’s victory is head-spinning stuff – Times Online
The American people yesterday demonstrated once again their unique capacity for self-renewal by electing the first black man as head of state, not much more than a generation after …
Cliffhangers, conspiracies, high drama and democracy at its fizzing … – Daily Mail
They’re calling it ‘the greatest TV reality show in history’ and, indeed, ratings wise, the U.S. election far exceeded anything the broadcasters could have cooked up. Party …
Ex-Saint Cohen nominated for top gay award – Northampton Chronicle
The father of twins is one of five nominations in the sports award category that is part of a glitzy event in London on Thursday. World Cup winner Cohen, who left Saints last year …
Obama victory speech – Manchester Evening News
President-elect Barack Obama spoke to the world from his home city of Chicago as he became the first black president of the United States. Here is the full text of his victory …
SF, LA Stay Strong as Prop. 8 Results Pour In
Activists and leaders taking the stage at L.A.’s Music Box continue to beat a similar drum: this isn’t over by a long shot. Sky Johnson pointed out that there are more votes in Alameda County than San Francisco County and only 10% of districts are reporting. In Los Angeles, a mere 16% have been tallied.
Quotes From the Field: Prop 8
As LGBT Californians wait for results to roll in, the movers and shakers involved in fighting proposition 8 weigh in on how far we’ve come. Lorri Jean says Obama‘s win was huge news, and National Center for Lesbian Rights lawyer Kate Kendell urged Califonians to ‘buckle your seat belts: It’s going to be a bumpy night.’
Same-Sex Marriage Dead in Arizona
Numbers show Arizona’s Proposition 102 has passed — same-sex marriage has now been constitutionally banned in the state. With final numbers yet to come, voters in the Grand Canyon state have clearly said no to same-sex marriage.
Kay Hagen Beats Elizabeth Dole Despite Dole’s Anti-Gay Outreach
National Public Radio reported that Democrat Kay Hagan has beat Republican incumbent Elizabeth Dole in the hard fought Senate race in North Carolina
