Exodus: Live Out Loud

Ventura joins fight for gay marriage

North Adams Transcript
03-23-04
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BOSTON -- Supporters of gay marriage in Massachusetts already had a prizefighter among their ranks. Monday, they added a cigar-chomping former professional wrestler to the cause.

City looking ahead to a gay old time

Montreal Gazette, March 16, 2004
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City looking ahead to a gay old time
Tourism bonanza predicted. While last Gay Games were a financial bust, hopes run high for major spinoffs here
Andy Riga, The Gazette, [email protected]
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Lesbian couple lose suit against San Diego club

San Francisco Chronicle, March 10, 2004
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Lesbian couple lose suit against San Diego club
Women were denied family membership
Bob Egelko, Chronicle Staff Writer
A country club that denied a lesbian couple a family membership did not discriminate illegally, a state appellate court says, because California law doesn't require businesses to treat married and unmarried couples equally.
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Chicago gets '06 Gay Games

Chicago Tribune, March 3, 2004
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Promoters' joy is tempered by issues from past
By James Janega, Tribune staff reporter
Chicago promoters of gay sports cheered the news Tuesday that the city will host the Gay Games in 2006, saying the event promises to bring thousands of athletes and visitors to Chicago and more than $25 million to city businesses.

Games on track for gay athletes

Montreal Gazette, February 21, 2004
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Sports and culture festival 'a windfall,' picking up where Gay Games left off
Anne Sutherland, The Gazette, [email protected]
Montreal officials hope a huge sporting event for gays and lesbians in 2006 will bring in $100 million in tourism spending.

Alternate Gay Games will be better than real thing, say Montreal organizers

Canadian Press, February 20, 2004
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MONTREAL (CP) – Organizers of Montreal's unsanctioned 2006 gay games said Friday they're in better shape than the official event, which hasn't selected a site.

London to Host Gay Rugby World Cup

The Scotsman, 19 February 2004
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By Helen William, Local Government Correspondent, PA News
Details of this year's gay rugby world cup, being staged in London, were being unveiled today.
The Bingham Cup, recognised as the World Cup for gay and bisexual rugby stars, takes place at Esher RFC in May.

Gay Rugby Stars Hit Out at Discrimination in Sport

http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=2550390

12:36pm (UK)

By Vik Iyer, PA News

Organisers of the world biggest gay rugby competition hit out at discrimination in sport as the tournament was launched today.

The Bingham Cup, recognised as the World Cup for gay and bisexual rugby stars, takes place at Esher RFC from May 28 to 31......

Lindsy McLean got support, mostly, as longtime 49er trainer who is gay

The Press Democrat, February 4, 2004
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A public disclosure
Lindsy McLean got support, mostly, as longtime 49er trainer who is gay
By Matt Maiocco, The Press Democrat

Transsexual golfer in Open

Sunday Herald Sun, 15th February 2004
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Transsexual golfer in Open
By Kristy Sexton