Gay Politics ReportDesigned specifically for LGBT officials, business, organization and community leaders, Gay Politics Report is a FREE twice-weekly e-mail newsletter. It delivers the news, research, best-practices and leadership stories our readers need to stay successful.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/lgbt/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/lgbt?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifGay Politics Reporthttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/lgbt?sb_code=rssen-us21 May 2013 12:38:57 CDTThousands rally after suspected hate crime in NYChttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D828F9F5C-3B68-49D4-872C-3603C2F4ECD7%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D828F9F5C-3B68-49D4-872C-3603C2F4ECD7%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe shooting death of Mark Carson, a 32-year-old gay man, in New York City's Greenwich Village early Saturday is being invest -More- ]]>21 May 2013 12:38:57 CDTTop StoryAnalysis: Wait will be long for marriage equality in the Southhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3DAAC76E63-0E40-4BFE-9431-6DCBD78534A8%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3DAAC76E63-0E40-4BFE-9431-6DCBD78534A8%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThis analysis of polling on marriage equality finds that it will probably be decades before same-sex couples in the U.S.  -More- ]]>21 May 2013 12:38:57 CDTPolitics and PolicyIll. marriage bill has enough votes to pass, advocates sayhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D6A522695-F15F-4DD1-B538-E87C63690135%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D6A522695-F15F-4DD1-B538-E87C63690135%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssLGBT advocates say a marriage equality bill in the Illinois House has enough support to pass.  -More- ]]>21 May 2013 12:38:57 CDTPolitics and PolicySchumer reportedly met with N.Y. LGBT officials on immigration billhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D15610C18-801B-4B74-90BC-B7D79BB551CA%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D15610C18-801B-4B74-90BC-B7D79BB551CA%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssSen.  -More- ]]>21 May 2013 12:38:57 CDTPolitics and PolicyMarriage legislation advances in British Parliamenthttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3DC1596D28-E590-46CF-B6E5-1F4A4068DEAF%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3DC1596D28-E590-46CF-B6E5-1F4A4068DEAF%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssA deal was struck Monday to pave the way for a final vote on legislation that would legalize marriage for same-sex couples in -More- ]]>21 May 2013 12:38:57 CDTPolitics and PolicyMob of 20,000 attacks small LGBT march in Tbilisi, Georgiahttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3DA21FFF1B-8480-4D80-80D4-16FD42133533%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3DA21FFF1B-8480-4D80-80D4-16FD42133533%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssA demonstration Friday to mark the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, w -More- ]]>21 May 2013 12:38:57 CDTPolitics and PolicyLGBT activists disrupt Rubio speechhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D54FB3A95-4276-4535-B733-697F1A032385%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D54FB3A95-4276-4535-B733-697F1A032385%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssActivists affiliated with the group GetEqual on Saturday interrupted a speech by Sen.  -More- ]]>21 May 2013 12:38:57 CDTPolitics and PolicyVa. GOP fields anti-LGBT slate for state's top elected positionshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D5160A8D0-E051-4E7C-88C7-2D724AEE69AE%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D5160A8D0-E051-4E7C-88C7-2D724AEE69AE%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>21 May 2013 12:38:57 CDTPolitics and PolicyTeen in China is detained after organizing pride marchhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D0A2A2AAC-580F-44C1-9331-53C6E4C12F06%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D0A2A2AAC-580F-44C1-9331-53C6E4C12F06%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>21 May 2013 12:38:57 CDTPolitics and PolicyFrench president signs marriage equality lawhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D9860A946-28FA-4846-9A50-23E4DC072881%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D9860A946-28FA-4846-9A50-23E4DC072881%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>21 May 2013 12:38:57 CDTPolitics and PolicyHow should the LGBT community approach the case of U.S. Army Pfc. Bradley Manning, who is set to stand trial on charges of leaking classified information?http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D21A17330-0EAF-4955-B8FC-3ED82C3D3A71%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D21A17330-0EAF-4955-B8FC-3ED82C3D3A71%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe fact that he's gay doesn't make this an LGBT issue. 60.59% He's a hero, and what he did was important. 16.63%  -More- ]]>21 May 2013 12:38:57 CDTOpinionWhite House will recognize 10 LGBT elected, appointed officialshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3DCE694B1B-53B0-4D3F-BEB7-EBA451A8F2FF%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3DCE694B1B-53B0-4D3F-BEB7-EBA451A8F2FF%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe White House on Monday released a list of 10 openly LGBT elected and appointed officials it plans to honor this week on Ha -More- ]]>21 May 2013 12:38:57 CDTLeadership SpotlightLesbian mayor presides over booming Houston economyhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D61D02471-7E34-4D8F-A59C-E91CD73CAE2D%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D61D02471-7E34-4D8F-A59C-E91CD73CAE2D%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe Wall Street Journal interviews Houston Mayor Annise Parker about her city’s diversity and business-friendly climate, two  -More- ]]>21 May 2013 12:38:57 CDTLeadership SpotlightGLAAD president resignshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3DC17B4FA4-6E6E-46A7-BA71-F9FE716385D3%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3DC17B4FA4-6E6E-46A7-BA71-F9FE716385D3%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>21 May 2013 12:38:57 CDTLeadership SpotlightSenate confirms openly gay man to federal benchhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D5270EAE7-2D72-4D69-A9AA-31B4724AE3FE%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D5270EAE7-2D72-4D69-A9AA-31B4724AE3FE%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>21 May 2013 12:38:57 CDTLeadership SpotlightMarriage bans affect mental health, study showshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D9DF23A20-41C4-4DD5-A4FB-49A8C990EE50%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D9DF23A20-41C4-4DD5-A4FB-49A8C990EE50%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssStates that have enacted bans on marriage for same-sex couples saw dramatic increases in psychiatric disorders among their le -More- 

Partnerships and Communications Associate, NYC
United Nations Foundation

]]>21 May 2013 12:38:57 CDTBeyond PoliticsI've been with my life partner for 22 years. I want to marry her.http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D6EF64DE4-7881-4E99-922A-17047F56B280%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D7E140AC6-DEBA-4436-8E21-87F523D772B6%26copyid%3D6EF64DE4-7881-4E99-922A-17047F56B280%26brief%3Dlgbt%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3DrssHouston Mayor Annise Parker, speaking to The Wall Street Journal about her confidence that marriage equality will one day com -More- ]]>21 May 2013 12:38:57 CDTSmartQuote