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Some interesting headlines from the Gay Gray Lady:

Stay, Darling: A federal appeals court has extended a stay on same-sex marriages in California until it decides whether a ban on such unions is constitutional. Read HERE.

Painful Discharge: Lawyers for an Air Force officer facing possible discharge under the military’s ban on homosexuality, Lt. Col. Victor J. Fehrenbach, have reached an agreement with the government that will give him time to fight a discharge in federal court. Read HERE.

No Grease for the Squeaky Wheel: In his Sunday Op-Ed column, Frank Rich writes that courage and a sense of fundamental fairness sometimes flower in our country in the most unexpected quarters, even as the angrier voices dominate the debate. Read HERE.

Marriage Matters: Saturday’s Editorial page argues that if same-sex couples in California have the constitutional right to be part of the mainstream of society, then so should every couple in America. Read “In Defense of Marriage” HERE.

Drama in Queens: In Saturday’s Metro pages, Fernanda Santos writes about a gay community center in Queens facing challenging times. Read HERE.

Drama Queens: In Friday’s Weekend section, Steven McElroy on the seriousness of several gay plays at this year’s New York International Fringe Festival. Read HERE.