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At many companies, Columbus Day and other federal holidays are just another work day. This can wreak havoc on working parents' schedules because most school districts honor federal holidays. That's especially true if the day in question creeps up with little notice.

Millions of lesbian and gay Americans have served in the nation's armed forces. Many of them have died doing so, and their service should be honored this Memorial Day holiday with an additional gesture: Repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell.

A controversial group is asking Walt Disney shareholders to adopt non-discrimination language against "ex-gays" at the company's annual meeting. Disney is fighting the move, saying its policies already provide appropriate protection for employees.

A friend is planning her wedding, and here in Portland with our DIY culture, we're not headed to the nearest Hallmark store for cards, preferring to make our own. And besides, Hallmark doesn't make cards to celebrate gay marriage, right?As of this summer, wrong. Lots of my friends are driving down...