Thanks Skunksyard - And I'm sure you'll also agree that it's significant that the last two articles were written by different authors.
On the other hand, it can't be that the entire editorial staff of the "Desert Sun" isn't already 100% tuned in to us, together with everything else that is gay.
Just take a look at the acceleration of gay related stories that have been run in the DS in just the past few weeks! - Ron
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"More stories about gay and lesbian issues
today - Democrats debate same-sex marriage, Iraq in California
today - Rosie O'Donnell weds mate in San Francisco
today - Survey: Californians oppose unions, amendment
today - Local firm funds gay union film
02/26/2004 - Rose Parade theme ignites furor over entries by gays
02/26/2004 - Amendment unlikely to pass this year
02/26/2004 - Gay rights groups hesitant to make issue a litmus test
02/26/2004 - Gay marriage foes petition court
02/26/2004 - Supporters worldwide send flowers to same-sex couples marrying in San Francisco"
02/25/2004 - Bush stand on amendment gets mixed reviews here
02/25/2004 - Text of Bush remarks supporting ban on gay marriage
02/25/2004 - Quotable: Responding to Bush's Remarks
02/25/2004 - Amending the Constitution: How it works
02/25/2004 - Brothers divided on marriage rights
02/25/2004 - Kerry's wife: U.S. on road to accepting gay marriage
02/25/2004 - San Francisco to Bush: Don't blame us
02/25/2004 - Other countries' marriage laws
02/25/2004 - Republican Senate candidates differ on Bush's gay marriage ban
02/25/2004 - Letters to the editor about same-sex marriage
02/24/2004 - Lockyer will ask court to rule on marriage
02/23/2004 - Gay newlyweds celebrate; politicians argue
02/22/2004 - San Francisco mayor shares views on controversial action
02/22/2004 - Same-sex weddings leave couples in legal limbo
02/22/2004 - Immigration, gay weddings top agenda at GOP symposium
02/22/2004 - Other Perspectives: Gay marriage
02/22/2004 - Speaker: Amendment is answer to gay marriages
02/21/2004 - Study finds California voters divided on same-sex unions
02/21/2004 - New Mexico briefly allows same-sex couples to marry
02/21/2004 - Governor orders attorney general to halt gay marriages
02/21/2004 - S.F. judge denies stay of same-sex marriages
02/20/2004 - Valley same-sex couples go north to marry
02/20/2004 - Same-sex weddings galvanize activists, disconcert politicians
02/20/2004 - San Francisco defies state's stance
02/20/2004 - Letters to the editor about same-sex marriage
02/20/2004 - The challenge of defining marriage
02/19/2004 - ‘First librarian' pays a visit
02/19/2004 - First lady discusses views on gay marriages, teen sexuality
02/19/2004 - Valley voices: Quotes on gay marriage
02/19/2004 - Bush disconcerted by gay weddings
02/18/2004 - Judges refuse to halt gay unions -- for now
02/18/2004 - Area media stock attracts interest
02/17/2004 - Marriage falls under jurisdiction of county
02/17/2004 - Recent letters to the editor about gay marriage
02/16/2004 - Gay couples flock en masse to join wedding festivities
02/15/2004 - Conservative blocs backing gay marriage
02/15/2004 - Same-sex couples flock to San Francisco for Valentine's weddings
02/14/2004 - Gay marriage spree continues as a court challenge is avoided
02/14/2004 - City's gay marriages raise some questions
02/13/2004 - San Francisco to marry more same-sex couples
02/12/2004 - Kerry stands firm behind 'civil union' stance
02/12/2004 - Massachusetts lawmakers reject compromise, civil-union proposal in gay-marriage debate
02/12/2004 - Church of England's leaders urge calm over gay issues
02/11/2004 - San Francisco mayor eyes granting marriage licenses to gay couples
02/10/2004 - Foes of gay marriage protest at state Capitol
02/10/2004 - Gay marriage divides Massachusetts
02/10/2004 - Gay marriage rights about financial security, also
02/05/2004 - Mass. court: Civil unions not enough, gay couples entitled to marriage
02/03/2004 - The polling process must change with the times
02/02/2004 - Letters to the editor about Bush stance on marriage
01/30/2004 - U.N. chief: Some staffers qualify for domestic-partner benefits
01/30/2004 - Vets memorial bill clears the Assembly
01/29/2004 - Canada delays proposed same-sex marriage legislation
01/29/2004 - Gay men lose challenge to Florida gay adoption ban
01/25/2004 - Our Voice: Gay vets deserve state monument
01/24/2004 - Letters about gay veterans monument
01/13/2004 - State considering memorial for gay veterans
01/12/2004 - The quest for gay rights requires a darker tint
01/11/2004 - Santa Fe community aims at booming market: gay retirees
01/05/2004 - Support for homosexuals in military hinges on vets
12/30/2003 - Two teens show their support for gay friends
12/29/2003 - Pope presses for greater defense of traditional marriage
12/28/2003 - Ruling on same-sex marriage polarizes nation
12/27/2003 - Most Minnesotans reject gay clergy, survey finds
12/27/2003 - Lesbian hotel hit by discrimination suit
12/23/2003 - Diversity causes division over what is a family
12/22/2003 - Marriage by any other name is not wedded bliss
12/20/2003 - Domestic partner law in California drawing a barrage of challenges
12/17/2003 - Bush says he could back federal gay marriage ban
12/12/2003 - Conservatives blast gay marriage amendment
12/08/2003 - 2003 a year of change for homosexual Americans
12/08/2003 - Nominees for GLAAD Media Awards announced
12/06/2003 - Gay issue provoking change in Episcopal Church
11/28/2003 - Gay and lesbian tournaments grow
11/28/2003 - Gays reflect on anniversary of Milk's murder
11/28/2003 - Massachusetts law could keep out-of-state gay couples from marrying
11/28/2003 - Readers weigh in on same-sex marriage
11/27/2003 - Valley getting gay entertainment channel
11/24/2003 - Gays target immigration policy
11/24/2003 - Marriage is a union, not a wedge to divide people
11/22/2003 - Three questions with Sly Zelnys
11/20/2003 - Gay couples praise ruling
11/20/2003 - Massachusetts ruling changes legal landscape around the country
11/20/2003 - Candidate Moseley Braun says she favors gay marriages
11/20/2003 - Gay-marriage ruling gives legal world little time to prepare
11/19/2003 - Religious split on gay marriage could have fallout for elections
11/18/2003 - Trying to make a buck off someone else's fears
11/11/2003 - The evolution of the word 'queer'
11/09/2003 - Not everyone who fights for gay rights is gay themselves
11/05/2003 - It's about location in lawsuits, too
11/03/2003 - Episcopalians consecrate first openly gay bishop
11/03/2003 - Gay pride parade draws crowd
11/01/2003 - The Kinsey Sicks at Pride Weekend
10/31/2003 - Pride festival is expected to draw 27,000
10/29/2003 - Majority of adoption agencies accept gays
10/28/2003 - Story a reminder of who suffers during same-sex marriage debate
10/20/2003 - Gay Episcopal bishop-elect responds to schism warning
10/17/2003 - Special service to celebrate diversity
10/15/2003 - Anglican leaders aim to avoid split over homosexuality
10/13/2003 - ‘Significant' domestic partner benefits bill signed
10/11/2003 - Cabaret music highlight at Heaven
10/03/2003 - Landmark gay church winning acceptance
10/03/2003 - Top companies touting a new attitude to gay, lesbian workers
10/01/2003 - ‘When Pigs Fly' is bold, fun
09/27/2003 - Convention about giving hope
09/23/2003 - State senator files lawsuit to block domestic partner law
09/20/2003 - Davis' political record shows strong support for gay rights
09/20/2003 - Same-sex partners win state victory
09/19/2003 - Davis works to shore up support in gay community
09/18/2003 - Pop culture's embrace can be fleeting
09/17/2003 - Gay marriage idea barely wins in Canadian Parliament vote
09/10/2003 - Gays find unlikely ally in Barr
09/10/2003 - Palm Springs to get new restaurant
09/05/2003 - Local lawmakers oppose bill advancing gay couple rights
09/04/2003 - Lawmakers OK rights for domestic partners
09/02/2003 - Research unearths same-sex marriages blessed by church
08/26/2003 - More major U.S. corporations aiding gay workers, group says
08/26/2003 - Focus Letter: Leave the holy and sacred to theologians
08/19/2003 - Survey: Majority favors legal ban on gay marriage
08/17/2003 - Your house could be a star
08/05/2003 - California court bolsters second-parent adoptions
07/21/2003 - Man tells tale of triumph
07/16/2003 - Supreme Court decision opens up world of possibilities
07/16/2003 - Supreme Court decision opens up world of possibilities
07/16/2003 - Nine Democratic candidates back rights for gay couples
07/10/2003 - Rule change gives domestic partners property tax parity
07/10/2003 - Local auditions for gay sitcom today
07/10/2003 - Focus Letter: Supreme Court decision is inspiring
07/01/2003 - Critics warn Davis not to sign bill on domestic-partner rights
06/30/2003 - Gay Pride parades get boost from ruling
06/27/2003 - Gay community celebrates decision
06/27/2003 - Supreme Court strikes down gay sex ban
06/27/2003 - A brief history of gay rights events
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