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Democratic Reps Propose Homeless Youth Act with LGBT Protections

Democratic Representatives from Wisconsin Gwen Moore and openly gay Rep. Mark Pocan, have proposed legislation that would provide assistance for runaway and homeless LGBT youth.

Wisconsin Likely to Have Domestic Partnerships

Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle's plan for giving same-sex couples certain legal protections may not violate the state's gay marriage ban. This would make Wisconsin the first state with a same-sex marriage and "substantially similar relationships" ban to allow domestic partnerships for gay couples.