Openly lesbian Mayor Annise Parker pilots Houston politics. Plus mixed signals from Uganda & Rwanda on repressive laws, 24 gay men busted in Senegal, gay couples marry in Tierra del Fuego & New Hampshire, marriage equality passes in Washington, DC & Mexico City, Philippine gays fight for electoral rights, and more news.
Produced and hosted this week by Greg Gordon. NewsWrap writer: Greg Gordon (with thanks to Rex Wockner with Bill Kelley). NewsWrap reporters: Michele Pleasant & Taren James. Correspondent: Jack Valinski (KPFT-Houston). Additional content: Edmund White, JD Doyle.
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