Behind the news: Washington Blade was almost saved

A was in to buy and run the Washington before it was shut down on Monday.

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() In response to and an apparent information by the U.S. (), Nicholas F. Benton, owner of the Falls -Press, a …

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Goodbye, Washington Blade?

The Atlanta-Journal Constitution is reporting that Window Media, owner of the Washington (40 years old), (20 years old),  and other publications has ceased operating.

This is a great loss for the community.

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Military Gay Discharge Moratorium Bill A Non-Starter

New has decided not to pursue a amendment that would pause military based on , weekly the Washington Blade reported.

Gillibrand, the senator appointed by Governor after tapped to head the , signaled last week she would introduce the reform as an amendment to a Defense Department .

The amendment would place an 18-month on the military ban, also known as “don’t ask, don’t tell,” the law that prescribes discharge for and service who do not remain celibate or closeted.

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Lowenstein: Barney Frank to introduce inclusive ENDA next week

An aide to told the Washington that the intends to introduce a fully inclusive version of the Non-Discrimination next week:
An assistant to U.S. Rep. (D-Mass.) revealed Wednesday that the will introduce the Non-Discrimination next week.

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Lowenstein: Hate Crimes bill to move in Senate this week

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An anonymous source told the Washington that will likely go to a before Wednesday in the . The , which the passed earlier this year, will be attached to a …

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Senate still searching for vehicle for hate crimes bill

As expected, the will try to pass the Prevention as an amendment to another bill instead of a stand-alone piece of .

HRC Trevor Thomas told the Washington   ”We understand that leadership does not believe a hearing or mark up on the bill is …

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Justice Department not taking stand on appeal of gay officer’s firing

Calling it a “procedural decision,” the U.S. is staying out of a challenging the dismissal of an under the military ban being reviewed by a federal court. Former . ’s case was dismissed by a , but is now being reconsidered by order of the 9th U.S. Circuit . Washington Blade * Tags = gay men gay news lesbian news transgender bisexual

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Out advocate for seniors named to HHS post

Kathy Greenlee, the out secretary of for the , is the ’s pick to become for the Administration on at the U.S. Department of and Human Services. Her must be approved by the U.S. . Washington Blade * Tags = gay men gay news lesbian news transgender bisexual

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Swine flu guidelines for people with HIV released by CDC

The on Thursday issued “” for clinicians treating patients with swine who are also -positive.

The full publication is available here.

The that with compromised , including with , are more at for seasonal , and thus are more likely to be at for H1N1, or swine-origin, as well.

There are available at this point to determine who is at higher for complications of swine-origin A (H1N1) infection. However, and adolescents with infection, especially persons with low , are known to be at higher for viral and bacterial lower and for recurrent pneumonias.

Evidence that can be more severe for -infected and adolescents comes from studies among -infected persons who had seasonal ; these data are limited. However, several studies have reported higher rates, prolonged illness and increased mortality, especially among persons with . Thus, immune compromised persons, including -infected and adolescents and especially persons with low or can experience more severe complications of seasonal and it is possible that -infected and adolescents are also at higher for swine-origin complications.

with who contract swine should be treated with or , the two to which the is not resistant. “No adverse effects” have been reported in with who have received the two medications and “there are no known ” for receiving the when they are also taking antiretroviral to treat , according to the .

with should take the same precautions as the general to avoid contracting swine : Swine flu guidelines for people with HIV released by CDC
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LGBT leaders offer praise for Obama at 100-day mark

and his administration, in their first 100 days, have done a mostly good of reaching out to and to following through on key parts of the community’s legislative , including , leaders say. “I’ve been in Washington for 20 years, first doing work and then doing work,” said Carey, of the National &; . “I would say that this administration, in the time that I have been in Washington, has been not only more receptive to the issues facing our community, but also more proactive about issues facing our community.” Washington Blade * Tags = gay men gay news lesbian news transgender bisexual

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