August 31:

*CNN Refuses to Air Log Cabin Republican Ads. [View LCR's Commercial]

*'Fire George' Gay Protest Hits NYC Streets.

*Gay Marriage Issue Heats Up in 2 Phoenix-Area Legislative Races.

*Gay Marriage Rhetoric Heats Up in Legislative Races.

*Gay Rights Groups Call for Repudiation of Antigay Convention Speakers.

*A Kinder, Gentler Republican Party.

*A 'Sense of Betrayal' For Gay Republicans.

*Cincinnati Council Removes Controversial Language From Article XII Repeal Effort.

*Gay Minister Says Hardline Stance Scares Her.

*Gay Marriage Gets Odd Nod. Op-Ed. By Carole Migden

*Gay Marriage Row Causing Republican Rifts at Sensitive Time.

*Gays Rally, Join Anti-Bush Protest in New York.

*Gay Republicans Blast Party Platform.

*Gay Republicans Threaten Not to Endorse President.

*GOP Bans on Abortion, Gay Marriage Sought.

*GOP's Gay Orphans Seething With Anger.

*GOP Virginia Rep. Who Voted For Anti-Gay Amendment Is Outed & Quits House Race.

*North Hempstead Sets Domestic Partner Registry.

*Ohio Marriage Amendment Petitions Falling Short.

*Party Practices Balancing Act, GOP's Portrayal This Week Illustrates Fine Line Bush Must Walk.

*Same-Sex Marriage Debate Heats Up in Scottsdale, Arizona.

*Same-Sex Marriage Pales as November Issue.

*Social Conservatives Wield Influence on Platform. (Free Reg. Required)

International News

*Manchester Pride Sees UK's Biggest Gay Wedding.

*Toronto Court Picks Tied to Gay Agenda.

*Two Gay Positive Judges Formally Appointed To Canadian Supreme Court.

August 30:

*Bush Seeks 'Compassionate' Label Again.

*Capitol Games, A Tale of Two GOPs.

*Gay Republicans Confront Party Agenda.

*LGBT Leaders Decry 3 Convention Speakers.

*Louisiana Court OKs Vote on Gay Marriage Amendment.

*Washington Post-ABC Poll: Elections 2004. Excerpt: Poll Questions Only Related to Same-Sex Marriage.

*Cincinnati City Leaders Meet To Discuss Gay Marriages, Article 12 Repeal Vote Possible In November.

*Co-Founder of Gay GOP Group Sees Progress Amid Frustrations.

*Gay GOP Group Delays its Decision to Endorse Bush. Houston Chronicle

*Gay Republicans Withhold Bush Endorsement. 365Gay.Com

*Louisiana Gay Marriage Opponents Win Appeals Court Victory.

*Missouri Delegate a Minority on Gay Marriage.

*Cheney Daughter's Political Role Disappoints Some Gay Activists. (Free Reg. Required)

*Cheney's Gay Daughter Role In Bush Campaign Stirs Debate.

*Freedom Looks Different When it Gets Personal. Op-Ed. By Leonar Pitts

*Fresno Mayor's Straight-Only Marriage Day City Hall Event Attracts 2,000 Attendees, 250 Protesters.

*Gay Activists Demand a Seat in 'Big Tent', Pataki, Specter Among Allies at N.Y. Rally.

*Gay GOP Leader Warns of a Cultural War Within Party.

*Gay Republicans Ads Fault Republicans Over Gay Marriage Amendment. (Free Reg. Required)

*GOP Gays Find Allies.

*Gay Pride Festival in Jersey City Draws Politicians.

*Grooms Need to Face Reality on Wedding. Letter to Dear Amy Advice Column

*Keyes Leaves Illinois Campaign For Weekend Of Gay Bashing In Washington.

*Iowa Pastor Blesses 15 Gay, Lesbian Holy Unions.

*LDS Church Shuns Political Fight Over Utah's Marriage Amendment.

*Little Talk of Rights at Party for Gay Republicans.

*Pataki, Others Support Gay Rights.

*The Vice President Speaks Up, How Convenient on Eve GOP Convention. Op-Ed. By Star-Telegram

*Wide Support Among Ohioans for Proposed Gay Marriage Ban. Columbus Dispatch Poll

*Poll Finds Delegates Especially Conservative.

*The Dollars and Cents of Gay Marriage. Christian Science Monitor

International News

*Seventy Couples Take Pride in Britain's Biggest Mass Gay Wedding.

August 29:

*Angry Gay Republicans Accuse Bush Of Selling Out To "Radical Right".

*The Gay Republican Who's Taking On Hilary Clinton.

*Alan Keyes Hits Obama's Gay Marriage Stance.

*Bush Administration "Most Anti-Gay In History Of Gay Rights Movement" NGLTF Says.

*Cheney Gets it Right - Almost - On Same-Sex Marriage. Op-Ed. By Jesse Todd

*Clergy Rallies Against Gay 'Marriage'.

*Fresno Mayor Takes on Newsom Over City Hall Marriages.

*Gay Issues Become Focus of GOP Primary Battle.

*Gay Marriage Amendment Divides Republican Party.

*Gay Marriage Ban Vote Spurs Cape Backlash.

*Gay Marriage Could Be a Winner for GOP. Op-Ed. By Thomas Bray

*Mel Martinez Pulls TV Ad Ripping McCollum, at Jeb Bush's Resquest.

*"Out" at Work: Gay Employees Seeing a Welcome Change in Attitude.

*Why Same-Sex Marriage Matters. By Rodney Croome

International News

*Manchester Gay Couples Stage Mass 'Wedding'.

August 28:

*Feds Defend Gay Marriage Ban in Florida.

*Does Dick Cheney Favor Same Sex Marriage? Op-Ed. By Dr. Warren Throckmorton

*Connecticut GOP Delegates Say Terrorism Top Issue, Same-Sex Marriage Big Topic.

*Gay Marriage Ban: "A GOP House Divided". Op-Ed. By Baltimore Sun

*Massechettes Anti-gay Marriage Group Helping Rep. Emile Goguen.

*Massachusetts' GOP Delegates Are Classic New England Republicans.

*North Dakota Gay-rights Group Starts Fund-Raising Campaign.

*Alabama Sen. Hinton Mitchem Fights Gay Rights.

*Arkansas Supreme Court Sets Date for Arguments in Marriage Amendment Challenge.

*Cincinnati Board of Elections Won't Intervene in Gay-Rights Dispute.

*Connecticut Church Hangs "Defend Marriage Now" Banners.

*Gay Anti-Bush Group Plans Convention Actions.

*Kerry Ends Speculation About Waffling on Gay Military Ban Says "End Don't Ask, Don't Tell".

*Michigan Proposal to Ban Gay Marriage Heads to the Courts.

*Oregon County Will Resume Issuing Marriage Licenses.

*US Parishes Defect as Gay Rift Deepens.

August 27:

*Ashcroft Asks Federal Judge To Dismiss Gay Marriage Suit.

*In Florida Suit, Justice Defends Defense of Marriage Act.

*Dick Cheney Stars In Gay Ad.

*Gay GOP Delegates Conflicted Over FMA.

*Challenge to Arkansas Gay Marriage Amendment Filed.

*Four States Marriage Amendments Being Fought in Court.

*Log Cabin Republicans Condemn Anti-Gay Platform.

*Louisiana Battle Continues to Block Vote on Gay Marriage.

*Michigan Elections Board Again Deadlocks on Gay Marriage Amendment.

*Removal of Judge Sought in Louisiana Gay Marriage Case.

*Anti-Gay Protester Convicted.

*A Circus Illusion, Republican Party Struggles to Masquerade as Moderate.

*Alabama Legislators Want Gay Marriage Ban in Special Session.

*Arkansas High Court Grants Requests for Quick Hearing in Gay Marriage Challenge.

*Arkansas's Proposed Ban on Gay Marriage Could Face Legal Challenge.

*California Legislature Approved Five Pieces of Pro Gay Measures This Week.

*Cheney's Grand Moment of Moderation. Op-Ed. By Derrick Jackson Boston Globe

*Domestic Partner Benefits Persists as Hot Topic at University of Nebraska.

*GOP Gay Delegates Conflicted Over Marriage Amendment.

*GOP Keeps Peace With Platform That Supports Bush.

*GOP Governor Rell Against Proposed Amendment Banning Gay Marriage.

*GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Jon Huntsman Seeks to Protect Legal Benefits for Gays.

*GOP Platform Stays Conservative Course, With Few Surprises.

*Illinois Gay Marriage Debate At The Courthouse.

*Louisiana Gay Marriage Opponents Want Justice Off Case.

*Love or Ideology? Heart or Strategy? By Columnist E. J. Dionne Jr.

*Massachusetts Gay Marriage Ruling Still in Crosshairs, Protesters Want 4 Responsible Off High Court.

*New Mexico Gay Marriage Clerk Loses Another Round In Court.

*Oregon Complies on Marriages, Couple Gets License After Commissioners Agree on Obeying Judge's Order.

*Other Voices: Gay Families Will Survive Regardless of Legal Status.

*Utah Governor Takes No Stand Yet on Gay Marriage Ammendment.

*Virginia Judge Won't Relent on Lesbian Custody, Judge Cites Marriage Affirmation Act in Ruling.

August 26:

*California Mayor's Stance Ignites Debate, Heterosexual-Only Marriage Event Raises Some Questions.

*Cheney Criticize by Social Conservatives Same-Sex Marriage.

*Cheney Expediently Trots Out His Moderation. Detroit Free Press

*Cheney May Temper Bush's View on Same-Sex Issue. Kalamazoo Gazette

*Christian Family Coalition Seeks Candidates' Pledges Against Gay Marriage, Partnerships.

*Connecticut Gay Couples Suing State. Middletown Press

*Connecticut Move Is Made in Courts to Legalize Gay Marriage. New York Times

*Gay Couples Denied Marriage Licenses Blocks Away From Cheney Speech.

*Gay Marriage Group Calls National Boycott.

*GOP Activists Outline Opposition to Gay Unions.

*GOP: Gay Marriage Tops Platform.

*GOP Hardens Stand Against Gay Marriage, Platform OK'd After Cheney Splits on Issue.

*'GOP: House Divided'. Editorial By Baltimore Sun

*Illinois Gay Couples to Apply for Marriage Licenses.

*Kentucky GOP Backs Bush on Gay Marriage Amendment.

*Louisiana Gay-Rights Group Takes Vote Case to Supreme Court.

*Minnesota Same-Sex Marriage Foes Plan "Truth Truck" Mobile Billboard Campaign.

*Mormon Gay-Marriage Mystery? Not Quite.

*New Mexico County Clerk Loses Bid to Resume Issuing Same-Sex Licenses.

*Ohio Gay Marriage Poll a Surprise, 56% Would Vote for Ban; Both Sides Thought Support Was Higher.

*Ohio Republicans Say Cheney is Wrong, Gay Marriage Issue Should be Decided in Washington.

*Oregon Judge Orders Benton County to Again Issue Marriage Licenses. Fox 23 News

*Oregon County Ordered To Resume Issuing Marriage Licenses Halted In Gay Flap. 365Gay.Com

*Rep. Mary Bono Opts Out of Republican Convention, Disagrees With Party's Stance on Gay Marriage.

*When it Gets Personal. Editorial By USA Today

International News

*Manitoba Likely To Become Next Canadian Province To Legalize Gay Marriage.

*Tory Inclusivity Jeopardised by Gay Candidate Row.

August 25:

*Big Turnout For Tulsa Pro-Marriage Rally.

*Black Religious Leaders Back Bush, President's Stance on Gay Marriage Draws Support.

*California Judge Hears Bid To Overturn Domestic Partner Law.

*Challenge Planned to Connecticut's Ban on Gay Marriage.

*Connecticut Same-Sex Couples Sue to Wed.

*Cheney Backs Key Element of Homosexual Agenda. CNS News

*Cheney Sees Gay Marriage as State Issue. Washington Post

*Cheney Strays From Bush on Issue of Gay Marriage. Seattle Times

*Cheney Differs From Bush in View on Gay Marriage. International Herald Tribune

*Cheney Speaks in Favor of Gay Couples. Gay.Com

*Cheney Draws Fire For Gay Marriage Reversal. Capitol Hill Blue

*"Freedom for Everyone, Good For Vice President Cheney". Editorial Washington Post

*Family Research Council Responds to VP Cheney's Mixed Message on Same-Sex 'Marriage' .

Family Research Council Standing Strong for Family Values in RNC Platform.

*GOP Dismisses Cheney Call For Moderation On Gay Marriage. 365Gay.Com

*GOP Factions Struggle on Gay Marriage, Abortion as Factions in Platform. WBAY News

*GOP Platform Pushes for Gay Marriage Ban. ABC News

*GOP Platform Supports Gay Marriage Ban. L.A. Times

*Louisiana Gay Marriage Foes Win Legal Victory.

*Michigan Marriage Supporters Want to Keep it Simple, Wording the Key in Gay Marriage Fight.

*Ohio Attorney for Gay-Rights Group Protests Petitions, Moves to Block Vote on Gay Marriage.

*Ohio Voters Would Approve Gay Marriage Ban, Poll Shows.

*New Hampshire Gay-Rights Groups Zeroing in on State, The Goal: Presence in State Governments.

*U.S. Military High Court Upholds Sodomy Ban.

*Utah Attorney General Talked With Mormon Church Official Before Opposing Amendment.

*Virginia Judge Gives State Jurisdiction in Lesbian Custody Case.

*Vermont Same-Sex Unions Null in Virginia, Judge Rules, Case Seen as Test of Parent Rights.

International News

*New Canadian Judges Favour Same-Sex Rights, Justice Minister Denies Was Factor in Appointments.

August 24:

*California Assembly Condemns Federal Anti-Gay Amendment.

*Cheney 'Let States Decide Gay Marriage'. 365Gay.Com

*Cheney on Gay Relationships: "Freedom Means Freedom for Everyone". Advocate

*Cheney Says Does Not Back Federal Gay Marriage Ban. Reuters

*Cheney Speaks Out on Gay Relationships. AP Via Nola.Com

*Louisiana Appeals Court Rules Against Suit Seeking to Prevent Gay Marriage Vote.

*Louisiana Anti-Gay Amendment Fight Moves To State Supreme Court.

*Oregon Courts or Voters Could Decide Gay Marriage Question.

*Vermont Too Liberal - Judge Gives Virginia Jurisdiction In Lesbian Custody Case.

*ACLU Plans Lawsuit To Keep Same-sex Marriage Question Off Oklahoma Ballot.

*Louisiana Courts Take Look at Gay Amendment, Election Challenge Called 'Premature'.

*Michigan Board of State Canvassers Tie Vote Keeps Gay Marriage Off Ballot.

*Oregon Court Hearing About Gay Marriage Could be Moot.

*Psychologists to Follow Up Study of First Civil Union Couples.

*Utah Marriage Measure Dividing Race, Matheson Opposes Amendment, and Huntsman Backs It.

*Will You Walk For Equality?

*Bakersfield Mayor Withdraws Gay Pride Proclamation.

*Benton County, Oregon Needs to Face Gay Marriage.

*Pro-Family Leader Says Homosexuals Will Be Celebrating if John Kerry Wins the White House.

*Repeal of Cincinnati Antigay Amendment Still on the Ballot--For Now.

International News

*Fights Reported In New Zealand Over Government Plans to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage.

*New Zealand Destiny Church Defends Use of Children in Protest Against Civil Union Bill.

August 23:

*Louisiana Appeals Court Allows Anti-Gay Amendment To Go To Voters.

*Michigan, Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment Off Ballot.

*Alabama Christian Coalition Tries to Ban Gay Unions.

*Episcopal Anti-Gay Movement Gains Steam.

*Legal Arguments Continue Over Louisiana Gay Marriage Ban.

*Louisiana Appeals Courts Hear Suits Over Gay Marriage Ban.

*Michigan Elections Board Tie Vote Sets Back Amendment to Ban Gay Marriage.

*Oklahoma Gay Advocates to Sue to Remove State Question.

*Radically Anti-Gay State Platforms Reveal GOP's True Colors.

*Same-Sex Marriage: The Personal And The Political.

*Effect of Gay Marriage Amendment on Presidential Race Unclear.

*Gay Marriage: Implications of the California Decision. Christian Broadcasting Network

*Hate Groups Target, New Paltz, New York Gay Marriage Town.

*Massachusetts Court Rejects Immediate Relief To Out-Of-State Gay Couples.

*Ministry in Motion, Preacher Hits the Streets to Oppose Gay Marriage.

*Ohio Gay Marriage Amendment Unlikely to Make Ballot.

*Two Louisiana Appeals Courts Hear Arguments On Gay Marriage Issue.

International News

*Court Hears Challenge To South Africa Gay Marriage Ban.

*German and U.S. Partner Mulls Going to Court Over EU Rights.

*Philippine Department of Justice Says Goverment Can't Discriminate vs. Gays.

*Children Of Lesbian Must Be Adopted By Lesbian Family Court Told.

*Court Hears Challenge To South Africa Gay Marriage Ban.

*New Zealand Maori Church's War Dance on Gay Marriage.

*No More Court Battles Over Gay Marriage Canadian Government Declares.

August 22:

*Hundreds Take Part in Reno's "Vote With Pride" Gay Pride Celebration.

*Iowans Raising Money to Oust Judge Who Granted Divorce to Lesbian Couple.

*Anti-Gay Protest Draws Notice, Message Sparks a Few Conflicts.

*Gay Couple Challenges Perceptions, Men Want Protections of Law Other Spouses Receive.

*From Afar, Fund Boosts Supporters of Gay Marriage